St Patrick's Athl. have extended their unbeaten stretch to eight games in all competitions after defeating Drogheda United. The Saints, currently 2nd in the Premier Division with 47 points from 27 games and a recent form of WDDDW, secured a comfortable win despite being far from their best.
What happened?
Anthony Olusanya and Barry Baggley scored the goals that earned three points for St Patrick's Athl. in a largely one-sided affair.
Olusanya handed St Patrick's Athl. a 17th-minute lead with the help of his strike partner Aidan Keena.
Why it matters for St Patrick's Athl.
This win keeps St Patrick's Athl. well positioned to launch their assault on top spot, currently 7 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers.
St Patrick's Athl. did not look particularly likely to score a second goal until substitute Baggley calmly found the net in the 92nd minute to seal the win.
What comes next?
St Patrick's Athl. will face Waterford at home on 2026-08-28, looking to continue their winning run and close the gap with Shamrock Rovers. With their next fixture against 8th-placed Waterford, St Patrick's Athl. aim to build on their current form and move up the Premier Division table.
