Dundalk were up against UCD in the 1 Division of Ireland on September 26. The match finished with Dundalk victorious, 3-2.
The game turned on the 21st minute when Louis Dignam found the net, handing UCD the advantage. This was followed by goals from Gbemi Arubi, Eoin Kenny and Jake Doyle, concluding at 3-2.
Tensions run high as the upcoming match sees Dundalk and UCD square off once more, 2 months after the previous 1 division encounter which Dundalk won 0-1. Dundalk come into this match following a defeat to Longford on September 20, looking to bounce back with a stronger performance. Resolving issues at the back will be vital for improvement, particularly since their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have allowed goals in six consecutive home matches.
After their recent two-win streak against Kerry League and Longford, UCD, on the other hand, approach this match with renewed confidence. Though notably, they've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, conceding goals in their last five matches in a row.
This 1 division clash shines a light on the players who have played crucial roles in creating and converting chances for Dundalk and UCD in this campaign. Dundalk’s attacking options, crafted under Ciarin Kilduff’s leadership, have been bolstered by Daryl Horgan, the team’s top scorer, and Dean Ebbe, both of whom have contributed crucial goals. In 1 division, Horgan has been Dundalk’s standout scorer with ten goals. Eoin Kenny, Gbemi Arubi and Leo Gaxha have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel Dundalk’s attack.
Meanwhile, Adam Brennan and Mikey Raggett have been pivotal for UCD’s attack, under the tactical direction of William O'Connor, combining to deliver important goals. Brennan has emerged as UCD’s leading scorer in 1 division this season, netting seven goals. UCD’s attacking depth is further showcased by Eanna Clancy, Ciaran Behan and Jake Doyle, who have each made valuable contributions this season.
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Our system first delivers a pre-match prediction for Dundalk–UCD, and then continues to track the action live, updating its forecast every minute as the game unfolds. As for this match-up, AI analysis ahead of kickoff correctly anticipated Dundalk's win. According to pre-match data, the model suggested that Dundalk’s victory comes out on top, with 52% likelihood, while a draw was at 30% and UCD’s victory was at 18%.
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Dundalk kicked off the game with Peter Cherrie, Sean Spaight who got substituted by Shane Tracey on the 71st minute, Conor O'Keeffe, Vinnie Leonard, John Ross Wilson, Eoin Kenny who got substituted by Luke Mulligan on the 90th minute, Harry Groome who got substituted by Daryl Horgan on the 46th minute, Aodh Dervin, Declan McDaid who got substituted by Rohan Vaughan on the 71st minute, Andy Paraschiv and Gbemi Arubi as starters, with Enda Minogue, Ethen Vaughan, Luke Mulligan, Norman Garbett, Daryl Horgan, Shane Tracey, Keith Ward, Dean Ebbe and Rohan Vaughan on the bench.
UCD's starting eleven were Dara Kavanagh, Declan Osagie, Eanna Clancy, Adam Wells, Adam Brennan, Louis Dignam who got substituted by Ronan Finn on the 65th minute, Mikey McCullagh who got substituted by Ciaran Behan on the 65th minute, Brian McManus, Adam Verdon who got substituted by Mikey Raggett on the 85th minute, Hugh Smith who got substituted by Killian Cailloce on the 65th minute and Jake Doyle, with Noah Douglas, Carl Lennox, Sean Mackey, Ciaran Behan, Colin Bolton, Matthew Alonge, Ronan Finn, Killian Cailloce and Mikey Raggett on the bench.
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Referee showed the yellow card six times throughout the game. Aodh Dervin, Louis Dignam, Mikey McCullagh, Eanna Clancy, Brian McManus and Daryl Horgan were the ones to receive it.
Over five meetings since June 2023, the teams have each had their moments. Dundalk have won four times, while the other match ended in a draw. The last time these teams met was on August 1, 2025, in the 1 Division of Ireland, and Dundalk emerged victorious with a 0-1 scoreline. Across these five head-to-head matches, Dundalk have scored twelve goals, while UCD have netted three. So, overall, Dundalk have the edge in head-to-head matches against UCD in their recent history.
Dundalk have won 23 of their 36 matches in 1 division this season, with ten draws and three defeats, scoring 74 goals at an average of 2.06 per match and conceding 31 at a rate of 0.86 per match. In 1 division, UCD have played 36 matches, winning seventeen, drawing eight and losing eleven, scoring 50 goals at an average of 1.39 per match and conceding 40 at a rate of 1.11 per match.
Dundalk are coming off a loss in their last match against Longford, while UCD's recent form includes two consecutive wins, including victories against Kerry League and Longford in their last two outings. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Dundalk have claimed twelve victories, suffered four defeats, and drawn four times, while UCD have won eleven of their last twenty matches, losing five and drawing four.
As always, Ireland 1 division's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Dundalk sit 1st with 79 points from 36 matches, while UCD sit 4th with 59 points from 36 matches.
We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Dundalk and UCD in real time. You can watch the goals by Louis Dignam, Gbemi Arubi, Eoin Kenny and Jake Doyle as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Dundalk - UCD are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.