Drogheda United vs UCD

Drogheda United 1-2 UCD: Match Report

UCD won 2-1 away at Drogheda United in the Ireland Premier Division on Saturday, coming from behind. It was 1-1 at the break.

Mark Doyle opened the scoring for Drogheda United on 19 minutes, set up by Alfie Bates. Ciaran Behan levelled for UCD on 33 minutes. Louis Dignam won it for UCD on 66 minutes, set up by Hugh Smith.

UCD had 94% of the ball, while Drogheda United had 1 shots (1 on target) to UCD's 1 (1). Expected goals finished Drogheda United 0, UCD 0, a close game on chances.

There were 2 yellow cards.

Our tip, Drogheda United or draw (1X), lost as UCD won.

Goals & cards

• 13' Conor Keeley Drogheda United · Yellow Card
• 19' Mark Doyle Drogheda United · assist Alfie Bates
• 33' Ciaran Behan UCD
• 66' Louis Dignam UCD · assist Hugh Smith
• 85' Carl Lennox UCD · Yellow Card

Match stats

Before the match

Drogheda United hosted UCD in the Ireland Premier Division (Final) on Saturday 7 November 2026, kick-off 18:30 WAT at United Park in Drogheda.

Drogheda United have two wins and three defeats in their last 5 league games (L-L-W-L-W), averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.6 conceded.

In their last 6 meetings Drogheda United have won 4, UCD 1, with 1 draw and an average of 2.8 goals per game. The most recent, in January 2026, finished Drogheda United 1-1 UCD.

Players to watch: M. Doyle leads UCD's scoring with 10 goals and 1 assist.

Line-ups: Drogheda United lined up in a 3-4-3, UCD in a 4-2-3-1.

Before kick-off, bookmakers made Drogheda United the favourites: Drogheda United 1.70, draw 3.70, UCD 3.90 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.67 and under at 2.15.

Our prediction was Drogheda United or draw (1X). The model gives Drogheda United or a draw a 100% chance, bookmakers make Drogheda United favourites at 1.70 and Drogheda United have won 4 of the last 6 meetings.

Top scorers

Odds (Bet365)

Odds before kick-off.

Starting line-ups

Data: API-Football · updated 7 Nov 2026, 20:30. Please gamble responsibly (18+).