Drogheda United vs Cork City – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Football Irish Premier Division Drogheda United - Cork City
Result
1:0
17/10/2025 at 14:45 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Premier Division - Round 34
  • Referee: Lynch M. (Irl)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
irelandIrelandLOI TV

Match Stats

Expected Goals (xG)
1.570.35
Ball Possession
56%44%
Total shots
199
Shots on target
41
Big Chances
20
Corner Kicks
140
Passes
69% (260/378)72% (225/311)
Yellow Cards
12
Expected Goals (xG)
1.570.35
xG on target (xGOT)
0.620.33
Total shots
199
Shots on target
41
Shots off target
105
Blocked Shots
53
Shots inside the Box
153
Shots outside the Box
46
Hit the Woodwork
10
Headed Goals
10
Big Chances
20
Corner Kicks
140
Touches in opposition box
408
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
23
Free Kicks
74
Passes
69% (260/378)72% (225/311)
Long passes
40% (38/94)44% (39/89)
Passes in final third
62% (106/172)49% (52/106)
Crosses
30% (13/43)18% (2/11)
Expected assists (xA)
1.540.33
Throw-ins
2125
Fouls
47
Tackles
100% (10/10)67% (4/6)
Duels won
4326
Clearances
1840
Interceptions
25
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper Saves
13
xGOT faced
0.330.62
Goals prevented
0.33-0.38

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 0)
  • 11', McLaughlin E. 🟨,
  • 45', 1 - 0, Thomas J. , Kane C. (A),
  • 2nd Half (0 - 0)
  • 46', Crowley D. , Fitzpatrick J. ,
  • 46', Lyons C. , Anderson F. ,
  • 46', McLaughlin E. , Nolan A. ,
  • 53', Anderson F. 🟨,
  • 67', Stretton J. , Kareem D. ,
  • 69', Drinan C. , Lutz C. ,
  • 72', Bolger J. , Cooper G. ,
  • 79', Lee B. , Hanover C. ,
  • 80', Farrell S. 🟨,
  • 83', Farrell S. , Heeney L. ,
  • 83', Thomas J. , Davis W. ,

Chances of winning


Drogheda United
57.1%
Draw
25.9%
Cork City
17%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
52.6% 25.1% 22.3%

Our Initial ML Estimation

52.4% 25% 22.4%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Drogheda United has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.5%)
  • Cork City has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.3%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Cork City might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Drogheda United than the current prediction. (-4.7%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Cork City than the current prediction. (+5.4%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Cork City could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Drogheda United - Cork City Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.64
    (1.77)
    3.68
    (3.7)
    5.56
    (4.17)
    6%
    (7.7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    What is the prediction for Drogheda United - Cork City?
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Drogheda United (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • Users Predictions: Drogheda United will win (9 of 9 users predict this - 100%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 100%100%.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Drogheda United won 2.
    • Drogheda United has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Cork City is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Drogheda United may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • In this match, Drogheda United is considered a favorite.
    • There will not play in Drogheda United: Ahui E. (Knee Injury) Bawa Z. (Injury)
    • There will not play in Cork City: Keating R. (Achilles Tendon Injury) Nevin H. (Inactive)
    • There are questionable in Drogheda United: Brady S. (Injury)
    • There are questionable in Cork City: O'Sullivan C. (Knee Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Drogheda United won 2 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 19:38. (average 1:1.9).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Drogheda United won 2 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 12:19. (average 1.1:1.7).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Drogheda United - Cork City were as follows:
    23.06.2025 Cork City - Drogheda United 1:1
    05.05.2025 Drogheda United - Cork City 3:2
    28.03.2025 Cork City - Drogheda United 1:1
    25.08.2023 Drogheda United - Cork City 3:1
    30.06.2023 Cork City - Drogheda United 1:1
    Latest results of Drogheda United
    Latest results of Cork City
    Irish Premier Division Table
    2025
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Shamrock Rovers33189653:292463
    2Derry City34169949:381157
    3Shelbourne341413745:351055
    4St. Patricks3513121042:321051
    5Bohemians341561342:35751
    6Drogheda351215837:34351
    7Galway349111436:42-638
    8Sligo Rovers351081740:53-1338
    9Waterford351151940:59-1938
    10Cork City ✔ 354121933:60-2724

          Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: )
          Promotion ~ Conference League (Qualification: )
          Premier Division (Relegation)
          Relegation ~ Division 1

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Cork City is Relegated to Division 1