Waterford vs Drogheda United — Premier Division
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Waterford and Drogheda United meet in the Premier Division 2026 season, in a match played on 18 May 2026. Waterford have recorded 15 wins from 42 matches this season (36% win rate), averaging 1.52 goals scored and 1.57 conceded per game. BTTS has occurred in 62% of their fixtures; Over 2.5 goals in 55%; and clean sheets in 19% of games. Drogheda United have won 29% of their 38 matches, with 1.34 goals scored and 1.47 conceded per game. Their BTTS rate stands at 61%, Over 2.5 at 55%, and clean sheets at 29%.
The final score was Waterford 2–1 Drogheda United. All statistics on this page cover the full season and are updated after each match round.
Season Statistics
Waterford—
Drogheda United8º
Position
9º
1.06
PPG
1.06
22%
Win %
25%
1.38
Goals / game
1.19
1.69
Conceded / game
1.59
62%
BTTS %
61%
19%
Clean sheet %
29%
55%
Over 2.5 %
55%
5.5
Avg corners
4.0
13.4
Avg shots
10.4
4.1
Avg shots on target
3.4
2.2
Avg yellow cards
2.0
12.7
Avg fouls
9.8
38.8%
Avg possession
40.3%
Home vs Away
Waterford
Home (16)
—
Drogheda United
Away (16)
1.31
PPG
1.00
25%
Win %
25%
1.38
Goals / game
1.25
1.19
Conceded / game
1.88
68%
BTTS %
72%
18%
Clean sheet %
17%
55%
Over 2.5 %
72%
5.5
Avg corners
4.0
13.4
Avg shots
10.4
4.1
Avg shots on target
3.4
2.2
Avg yellow cards
2.0
38.8%
Avg possession
40.3%
Goals Scored
| Waterford | Home | Away | Drogheda United | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 Scored | 74% | 82% | 65% | 79% | 75% | 83% |
| Over 1.5 Scored | 48% | 50% | 45% | 37% | 35% | 39% |
| Over 2.5 Scored | 26% | 27% | 25% | 13% | 10% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 18% | 35% | 21% | 25% | 17% |
Goals Conceded
| Waterford | Home | Away | Drogheda United | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 Conceded | 81% | 82% | 80% | 71% | 60% | 83% |
| Over 1.5 Conceded | 43% | 32% | 55% | 53% | 45% | 61% |
| Over 2.5 Conceded | 19% | 9% | 30% | 18% | 20% | 17% |
| Clean Sheets | 19% | 18% | 20% | 29% | 40% | 17% |
Over 2.5 & BTTS Predictions
| Waterford | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 | 93% | 89% |
| Over 1.5 | 81% | 82% |
| Over 2.5 | 55% | 55% |
| Over 3.5 | 40% | 32% |
| Over 4.5 | 26% | 16% |
| BTTS | 62% | 61% |
| BTTS & Win | 24% | 11% |
| BTTS & Draw | 24% | 21% |
| BTTS & Over 2.5 | 48% | 50% |
| BTTS No & Over 2.5 | 7% | 5% |
1st Half / 2nd Half
| Waterford | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|
| Win 1st Half | 29% | 26% |
| Draw 1st Half | 38% | 32% |
| Loss 1st Half | 33% | 42% |
| Scored 1st Half | 52% | 39% |
| Conceded 1st Half | 55% | 58% |
| Win 2nd Half | 38% | 37% |
| Draw 2nd Half | 26% | 29% |
| Loss 2nd Half | 36% | 34% |
| Scored 2nd Half | 57% | 50% |
| Conceded 2nd Half | 57% | 53% |
| Over 0.5 HT | 79% | 76% |
| Over 1.5 HT | 36% | 39% |
Recent Venue Form
Waterford (H)D
Derry City2–2
Derry City2–2D
Dundalk1–1
Dundalk1–1W
Sligo Rovers3–0
Sligo Rovers3–0W
Athlone Town2–1
Athlone Town2–1W
Bohemians3–1
Bohemians3–1W
Shelbourne1–0
Shelbourne1–0Drogheda United (A)LBohemians1–2
Bohemians1–2WShelbourne2–1
Shelbourne2–1W
College Corinthians3–0
College Corinthians3–0D
Galway United0–0
Galway United0–0DSligo Rovers2–2
Sligo Rovers2–2WDundalk2–1
Dundalk2–1Number of Corners
11.6
Corners / Match
31 games
League Avg
10.2
153 games
10.2
Corners / Match
31 games
| Match Corners | Waterford | Drogheda United | League Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 6 | 90% | 97% | 87% |
| Over 7 | 87% | 90% | 80% |
| Over 8 | 81% | 68% | 69% |
| Over 9 | 65% | 45% | 55% |
| Over 10 | 52% | 35% | 41% |
| Over 11 | 48% | 26% | 32% |
| Over 12 | 39% | 23% | 22% |
| Over 13 | 29% | 16% | 16% |
Team Corners
| Team Corners | Waterford | Drogheda United |
|---|---|---|
| Corners Earned / Match | 5.5 | 4.0 |
| Corners Against / Match | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Over 2.5 Corners For | 77% | 77% |
| Over 3.5 Corners For | 68% | 52% |
| Over 4.5 Corners For | 55% | 35% |
| Over 2.5 Corners Against | 90% | 97% |
| Over 3.5 Corners Against | 81% | 84% |
| Over 4.5 Corners Against | 71% | 68% |
Head to Head · 15 matches
6
Waterford
40%
4
Draws
27%
5
Drogheda United
33%
73%
Over 1.5
11/15
47%
Over 2.5
7/15
33%
Over 3.5
5/15
40%
BTTS
6/15
29/05/26Waterford
Drogheda United
3–3Waterford18/05/26Drogheda United
Waterford
2–1Drogheda United13/02/26Waterford
Drogheda United
2–0Waterford05/10/25Drogheda United
Waterford
2–0Drogheda United08/08/25Waterford
Drogheda United
0–0Waterford30/05/25Drogheda United
Waterford
2–2Drogheda United04/04/25Waterford
Drogheda United
2–0Waterford11/10/24Drogheda United
Waterford
0–0Drogheda United26/07/24Waterford
Drogheda United
2–0Waterford23/05/24Drogheda United
Waterford
4–2Drogheda United23/02/24Waterford
Drogheda United
1–4Waterford24/09/21Drogheda United
Waterford
1–0Drogheda United30/07/21Waterford
Drogheda United
1–2Waterford08/05/21Drogheda United
Waterford
0–7Drogheda United19/03/21Waterford
Drogheda United
1–0WaterfordEvents
6'⚽M. Doyle
35'⚽T. Lonergan(H. Cann)
41'🟨Shane Farell
42'🟨Luke Heeney
46'🔄A. Quinn(L. Burney)
50'🟨Will Johnson
54'🔄C. Keeley(K. Cruise)
56'🟨Hayden Cann
63'🟨Kevin Long
64'🔄C. Noonan(J. Voilas)
67'🔄B. Kavanagh(J. Godden)
75'🔄L. Heeney(J. Faria)
78'🟨Dean McMenamy
90'⚽ PT. Lonergan
90'🟨Tom Lonergan
Match Statistics
WaterfordDrogheda United
1.71xG (Expected Goals)1.38
3Shots on target6
12Total shots11
47Possession %53
4Corners4
18Fouls11
6Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  St Patrick's Athl. | 32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | +27 | 59 |
| 2 |  Shamrock Rovers | 31 | 17 | 8 | 6 | +18 | 59 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 31 | 16 | 8 | 7 | +18 | 56 |
| 4 | Derry City | 32 | 9 | 14 | 9 | +3 | 41 |
| 5 | Dundalk | 32 | 10 | 11 | 11 | -4 | 41 |
| 6 | Shelbourne | 31 | 9 | 12 | 10 | -3 | 39 |
| 7 | Galway United | 31 | 9 | 10 | 12 | -6 | 37 |
| 8 | Waterford | 32 | 7 | 13 | 12 | -10 | 34 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | -13 | 34 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 32 | 5 | 8 | 19 | -30 | 23 |
Team Insights
Waterford- ●Waterford have failed to win in their last 3 matches.
- ●Waterford have been undefeated in their last 5 home matches.
- ●Waterford have scored in each of their last 5 home matches.
- ●Waterford failed to keep a clean sheet in 13 of their 16 home matches.
- ●Waterford failed to keep a clean sheet in 13 of their 16 away matches.
- ●65% of Waterford's goals conceded were conceded away.
Drogheda United- ●Drogheda United have kept a clean sheet in 7 of their 16 home matches.
- ●Drogheda United failed to keep a clean sheet in 14 of their 16 away matches.
- ●Drogheda United have scored in 13 of their 16 away matches.
Season Schedule
WaterfordLAShamrock Rovers2–3
Shamrock Rovers2–3DHDerry City2–2
Derry City2–2DHDundalk1–1
Dundalk1–1WASt Patrick's Athl.2–0
St Patrick's Athl.2–0DASligo Rovers0–0
Sligo Rovers0–0WHBohemians3–1
Bohemians3–1–HGalway United09/10
Galway United09/10–ABohemians16/10
Bohemians16/10–HDrogheda United23/10
Drogheda United23/10Drogheda UnitedLABohemians1–2
Bohemians1–2WAShelbourne2–1
Shelbourne2–1WHSligo Rovers2–0
Sligo Rovers2–0LHDundalk2–3
Dundalk2–3LHSt Patrick's Athl.0–2
St Patrick's Athl.0–2DAGalway United0–0
Galway United0–0–AShamrock Rovers09/10
Shamrock Rovers09/10–HDerry City16/10
Derry City16/10–AWaterford23/10
Waterford23/10Top Scorers
WaterfordT. Lonergan16 ⚽
P. Amond12 ⚽
J. Mahon5 ⚽
J. Voilas4 ⚽
3 ⚽
E. McLaughlin2 ⚽
Drogheda UnitedM. Doyle12 ⚽
T. Oluwa6 ⚽
B. Kavanagh5 ⚽
S. Farrell5 ⚽
K. Ancelin3 ⚽
W. Davis3 ⚽
Cards Given
WaterfordLuke Heeney6 🟨
John Mahon6 🟨
Samuel Glenfield5 🟨
Evan McLaughlin5 🟨
Kevin Long4 🟨
Will Johnson4 🟨
Drogheda UnitedRyan Brennan6 🟨
Leo Burney6 🟨
Shane Farell5 🟨
Mark Doyle4 🟨
Conor Keeley4 🟨
Jago Godden4 🟨