St Patrick's Athl. vs Drogheda United: match statistics
St Patrick's Athletic boasts an impressive home form with a 100% win rate (2 wins out of 2 matches) without conceding a single goal at home. The hosts dominate in terms of ball possession (61% vs 43%), shot conversion, and expected goals (xG 2.26 vs 1.13 for the visitors). Drogheda United achieves only a 33% win rate in their away matches and has significantly weaker offensive stats (averaging 1 goal per away game). The gap in goal difference (+5 for the hosts in home games vs 0 for the visitors on the road) and their superiority in the quality of chances created confirm St Patrick's clear dominance. The recent form of both teams (hosts: 3W-1R-1P, visitors: 2W-1R-2P) further supports St Patrick's Athletic, who should claim all three points at their own stadium.
St Patrick's Athl. vs Drogheda United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
St Patrick's Athl. played Drogheda United in Premier Division (Ireland). The match was played on 13 March 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Current form
St Patrick's Athl.: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Drogheda United: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
St Patrick's Athl. scores 1.60 and concedes 0.80 goals per match. Drogheda United scores 1.20 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.52 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: St Patrick's Athl. 20%, Drogheda United 60%. Over 2.5: St Patrick's Athl. 40%, Drogheda United 40%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
St Patrick's Athl. has higher xG: 1.69 vs 1.21. St Patrick's Athl.: 15.6 shots per match, Drogheda United: 10.4.
Match halves
St Patrick's Athl.: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 1.20. Drogheda United: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.60.
Goals by minute
St Patrick's Athl.: 76-90+ (3 goals). Drogheda United: 0-15 (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Division: 2.52 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 1-3-0. Average goals 0.25, BTTS 0%.
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
St Patrick's Athletic boasts an impressive home form with a 100% win rate (2 wins out of 2 matches) without conceding a single goal at home. The hosts dominate in terms of ball possession (61% vs 43%), shot conversion, and expected goals (xG 2.26 vs 1.13 for the visitors). Drogheda United achieves only a 33% win rate in their away matches and has significantly weaker offensive stats (averaging 1 goal per away game). The gap in goal difference (+5 for the hosts in home games vs 0 for the visitors on the road) and their superiority in the quality of chances created confirm St Patrick's clear dominance. The recent form of both teams (hosts: 3W-1R-1P, visitors: 2W-1R-2P) further supports St Patrick's Athletic, who should claim all three points at their own stadium.
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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
| St Patrick's Athl. | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.33 |
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.
St Patrick's Athl. is 43% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - St Patrick's Athl. · 1.4 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.
St Patrick's Athl. is 33% better for: goals scored per match.
1.6 goals / match - St Patrick's Athl. · 1.2 goals / match - Drogheda United
St Patrick's Athl. is 25% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.8 goals / match - St Patrick's Athl. · 1 goals / match - Drogheda United
St Patrick's Athl. scores in 60% of matches (3 of 5 matches), while Drogheda United keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 matches).
Drogheda United scores in 100% of matches (5 of 5 matches), while St Patrick's Athl. keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 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 - St Patrick's Athl.
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 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / match - St Patrick's Athl. · 1.6 pts / match - Drogheda United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
St Patrick's Athl. - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 60%. 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.
Drogheda United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -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 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). 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
St Patrick's Athl.
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
| St Patrick's Athl. | Liga | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.40 | 2.52 | ▼ 2.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 20% | 52% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 44% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 60% | 28% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 20% | 60% | • 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 76% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (4): St Patrick's Athl. 1 - 3 - 0 Drogheda United. Average goals 0.25, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of St Patrick's Athl. vs Drogheda United?
The Premier Division match finished St Patrick's Athl. 4:1 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 St Patrick's Athl. and Drogheda United?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches St Patrick's Athl. won 1, Drogheda United won 0 and 3 ended level. These games averaged 0.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before St Patrick's Athl. vs Drogheda United?
St Patrick's Athl. score 1.60 goals per game on average and Drogheda United 1.20. The Premier Division average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 20% of St Patrick's Athl.'s matches and 60% of Drogheda United's.
What form are St Patrick's Athl. and Drogheda United in?
Over the last 5 games St Patrick's Athl. have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Drogheda United 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for St Patrick's Athl. vs Drogheda United?
The statistical background for St Patrick's Athl. 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.