Drogheda United vs Shelbourne: match statistics
Drogheda United is displaying impressive home form with a 100% win rate and zero goals conceded this season. The hosts sit high in 2nd place in the table and demonstrate excellent defensive organization with a clean sheet in every home match. Despite high possession (67%) and better xG (2.32 vs 1.51), Shelbourne has failed to translate this into away victories, drawing all their away matches this season. The visitors' low scoring efficiency (4% conversion rate) against Drogheda's impenetrable defense favors the hosts. Recent form for both teams (Drogheda: 2.2 PPG vs Shelbourne: 1.6 PPG) further confirms the advantage for the hosts, who should capitalize on their home ground and continue their winning streak.
Drogheda United vs Shelbourne: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Drogheda United played Shelbourne in Premier Division (Ireland). The match was played on 27 February 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Drogheda United: 2-1-0, 2.33 points/match. Shelbourne: 0-2-0, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Drogheda United scores 1.33 and concedes 0.33 goals per match. Shelbourne scores 1.00 and concedes 1.00. League average: 1.92 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Drogheda United 33%, Shelbourne 100%. Over 2.5: Drogheda United 0%, Shelbourne 0%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 23%.
xG, shots and style
Shelbourne has higher xG: 2.18 vs 1.22. Drogheda United: 10.0 shots per match, Shelbourne: 22.0.
Match halves
Drogheda United: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.67. Shelbourne: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
Drogheda United: 0-15 (2 goals). Shelbourne: 0-15 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Division: 1.92 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 23%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 2-2-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 50%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Drogheda United is displaying impressive home form with a 100% win rate and zero goals conceded this season. The hosts sit high in 2nd place in the table and demonstrate excellent defensive organization with a clean sheet in every home match. Despite high possession (67%) and better xG (2.32 vs 1.51), Shelbourne has failed to translate this into away victories, drawing all their away matches this season. The visitors' low scoring efficiency (4% conversion rate) against Drogheda's impenetrable defense favors the hosts. Recent form for both teams (Drogheda: 2.2 PPG vs Shelbourne: 1.6 PPG) further confirms the advantage for the hosts, who should capitalize on their home ground and continue their winning streak.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Drogheda United | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 20% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.22 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Drogheda United is 133% better for: last-5 form.
2.33 pts / match - Drogheda United · 1 pts / match - Shelbourne
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Drogheda United is 33% better for: goals scored per match.
1.33 goals / match - Drogheda United · 1 goals / match - Shelbourne
Drogheda United is 203% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.33 goals / match - Drogheda United · 1 goals / match - Shelbourne
Drogheda United scores in 100% of matches (3 of 3 matches), while Shelbourne keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 matches).
Shelbourne scores in 100% of matches (2 of 2 matches), while Drogheda United keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Drogheda United
Over / Under - Shelbourne
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Shelbourne is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / match - Drogheda United · 2 pts / match - Shelbourne
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Drogheda United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Shelbourne - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 0%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 1.0 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.67 | 1.67 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Average goals in match | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 33% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 67% |
| No goal | 67% | 33% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Drogheda United
Shelbourne
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Division).
Teams vs league
| Drogheda United | Liga | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.67 | 1.92 | • 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 46% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 23% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 67% | 35% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 33% | 46% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 77% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (4): Drogheda United 2 - 2 - 0 Shelbourne. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?
The Premier Division match finished Drogheda United 1:2 Shelbourne. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Drogheda United and Shelbourne?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Drogheda United won 2, Shelbourne won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?
Drogheda United score 1.33 goals per game on average and Shelbourne 1.00. The Premier Division average is 1.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 23% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Drogheda United's matches and 100% of Shelbourne's.
What form are Drogheda United and Shelbourne in?
Over the last 5 games Drogheda United have a 2-1-0 record (2.33 points per game) and Shelbourne 0-2-0 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.