Drogheda United will face St Patrick's Athletic on Friday, 21 August at Sullivan & Lambe Park, with the match starting at 7.45pm. The Boynesiders enter the game after a 3-0 victory over College Corinthians in the FAI Cup, having scored in the opening minute and added two more before half‑time.
Match Context
The fixture marks the fourth meeting between the sides this season. St Patrick's Athletic have won all three previous encounters – a 4-1 triumph at Richmond Park in March, a 3-1 win at Sullivan & Lambe Park in April, and a 2-0 victory at Richmond Park in June. Drogheda United now have a chance to secure their first result against the Saints, with home advantage and a place in the next round of the FAI Cup already secured following last weekend’s win.
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In the 3-0 win over College Corinthians, Keegan Ancelin opened the scoring inside the opening minute with a header from Warren Davis’ cross. Ancelin added a second goal after 13 minutes when Brandon Kavanagh played Mark Doyle through, and the forward slotted the ball past Corey Chambers at his near post. Ancelin then finished a third goal shortly before half‑time, after Alfie Bates’ cross was headed back across goal by Doyle, allowing Ancelin to finish from close range.
Team News
Owen Lambe and Ethan O’Brien remain sidelined through injury ahead of the game. The League of Ireland lists the fixture for 7.45pm at Sullivan & Lambe Park on Friday, 21 August. Referee Marc Lynch will officiate, with assistants Shane O’Brien and Dylan Redmond, and fourth official Glen Geraghty.
The match will be refereed by Marc Lynch.
