Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United: match statistics
Drogheda United presents decidedly better form and statistics this season. The guests occupy 3rd place in the table with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, while Sligo Rovers sits in 10th position with just 1 point and a disastrous streak at home. Sligo has not scored a single goal in home matches (0% scoring efficiency, 100% matches without a goal) and lost all meetings in front of their home crowd, conceding an average of 4 goals per match. Drogheda, on the other hand, has 50% effectiveness in away matches (1 win, 1 draw) with a solid defense (average 0.5 goals conceded) and 100% matches with a goal scored. xG statistics also favor the guests (1.08 vs 0.5 for the hosts), and the advantage in shots on target (3.5 vs 0) further confirms Drogheda's dominance. Given Sligo's fatal results at home and the guests' stable form, a Drogheda United victory is the most probable scenario.
Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sligo Rovers played Drogheda United in Premier Division (Ireland). The match was played on 7 March 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Sligo Rovers: 0-1-3, 0.25 points/match. Drogheda United: 2-1-1, 1.75 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sligo Rovers scores 0.25 and concedes 1.75 goals per match. Drogheda United scores 1.25 and concedes 0.75. League average: 2.43 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sligo Rovers 25%, Drogheda United 50%. Over 2.5: Sligo Rovers 50%, Drogheda United 25%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 39%.
xG, shots and style
Drogheda United has higher xG: 1.20 vs 0.81. Sligo Rovers: 7.0 shots per match, Drogheda United: 10.3.
Match halves
Sligo Rovers: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.00. Drogheda United: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
Sligo Rovers: 16-30 (1 goals). Drogheda United: 0-15 (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Division: 2.43 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 39%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 0-2-2. Average goals 2.50, 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 presents decidedly better form and statistics this season. The guests occupy 3rd place in the table with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, while Sligo Rovers sits in 10th position with just 1 point and a disastrous streak at home. Sligo has not scored a single goal in home matches (0% scoring efficiency, 100% matches without a goal) and lost all meetings in front of their home crowd, conceding an average of 4 goals per match. Drogheda, on the other hand, has 50% effectiveness in away matches (1 win, 1 draw) with a solid defense (average 0.5 goals conceded) and 100% matches with a goal scored. xG statistics also favor the guests (1.08 vs 0.5 for the hosts), and the advantage in shots on target (3.5 vs 0) further confirms Drogheda's dominance. Given Sligo's fatal results at home and the guests' stable form, a Drogheda United victory is the most probable scenario.
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
| Sligo Rovers | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.14 | 0.31 |
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 600% better for: last-5 form.
0.25 pts / match - Sligo Rovers · 1.75 pts / match - Drogheda United
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 400% better for: goals scored per match.
0.25 goals / match - Sligo Rovers · 1.25 goals / match - Drogheda United
Drogheda United is 133% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.75 goals / match - Sligo Rovers · 0.75 goals / match - Drogheda United
Sligo Rovers scores in 25% of matches (1 of 4 matches), while Drogheda United keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 matches).
Drogheda United scores in 100% of matches (4 of 4 matches), while Sligo Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 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 - Sligo Rovers
Over / Under - Drogheda United
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.
Drogheda United is 100% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Sligo Rovers · 2 pts / match - Drogheda United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sligo Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 0%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.8 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Drogheda United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.8 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 75% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -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 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Sligo Rovers
Drogheda United
* 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
| Sligo Rovers | Liga | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.00 | 2.43 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 25% | 48% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 39% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 30% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 57% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 78% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (4): Sligo Rovers 0 - 2 - 2 Drogheda United. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United?
The Premier Division match finished Sligo Rovers 2:1 Drogheda United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Sligo Rovers and Drogheda United?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Sligo Rovers won 0, Drogheda United won 2 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United?
Sligo Rovers score 0.25 goals per game on average and Drogheda United 1.25. The Premier Division average is 2.43 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 39% of games. Both teams score in 25% of Sligo Rovers's matches and 50% of Drogheda United's.
What form are Sligo Rovers and Drogheda United in?
Over the last 5 games Sligo Rovers have a 0-1-3 record (0.25 points per game) and Drogheda United 2-1-1 (1.75 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United?
The statistical background for Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.