Drogheda vs Cork City Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Drogheda went head-to-head with Cork City in the Premier Division of Ireland on May 5. The match finished with Drogheda victorious, 3-2.

Djenario Daniels scored the first goal of the game on the 7th minute of the match, handing Cork City the advantage. The scoreline was shaped by further goals from Shane Farrell, Warren Davis and Ryan Brennan as Daniels bagged one more, ending the game at 3-2.

A month after their last face-off in Premier Division, tensions run high as Drogheda and Cork City meet again. In their last encounter, neither side could break the deadlock, ending in a 1-1 draw. Drogheda head into this game after their recent draw with Sligo Rovers last Friday in the Premier Division.

Cork City approach this clash having drawn with Shamrock and Sligo Rovers, bringing their unbeaten streak to three. Their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have been conceding goals for nineteen consecutive matches now.

This Premier Division clash shines a light on the players who have played crucial roles in creating and converting chances for Drogheda and Cork City in this campaign. Warren Davis and Darragh Markey have been pivotal for Drogheda’s attack, shaped by Kevin Doherty’s vision, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Davis has already scored five goals in Premier Division this season, as Quinn continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with two assists. Conor Keeley, Thomas Oluwa and Luke Heeney have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel Drogheda’s attack.

Meanwhile, Cork City’s attacking options, crafted under Tim Clancy’s leadership, have been bolstered by Kitt Nelson, the team’s top scorer, and Ruairi Keating, both of whom have contributed crucial goals. Nelson has emerged as Cork City’s leading scorer in Premier Division this season, netting four goals, while Shipston remains their top assist provider in the competition with two. Adding further support are Sean Maguire, Darragh Crowley and Cathal O'Sullivan, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

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Line-Ups

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Drogheda kicked off the game with Jack Brady, Conor Kane, George Cooper who got substituted by James Bolger on the 75th minute, Andrew Quinn, Conor Keeley, Owen Lambe, Shane Farrell, Ryan Brennan, Luke Heeney, Taylor Douglas James who got substituted by Thomas Oluwa on the 67th minute and Warren Davis who got substituted by Bridel Bosakani on the 76th minute as starters, with Theo Hennessy, Elicha Ahui, James Bolger, Kieran Cruise, Aaron Haper-Bailey, Scott Brady, Zishim Bawa, Thomas Oluwa and Bridel Bosakani on the bench.

Cork City's starting eleven were Tein Troost, Freddie Anderson, Darragh Crowley, Matthew Kiernan who got substituted by Rio Shipston on the 53rd minute, Charlie Lyons, Harry Nevin who got substituted by Alex Nolan on the 66th minute, Evan McLaughlin, Sean Murray, Kitt Nelson who got substituted by David Dunne on the 76th minute, Cathal O'Sullivan and Djenario Daniels, with Conor Brann, Finn Dalton, Luke Downey, David Dunne, Dara McCormick, Matthew Murray, Alex Nolan, Rio Shipston and Harvey Skieters on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 2.23 - 1.19
• Ball Possession: 50 - 50
• Big Scoring Chances: 2 - 2
• Total Attempts: 17 - 5
• Shots On Target: 4 - 2
• Blocked Shots: 2 - 1
• Shots in the Box: 14 - 3
• Shots from Outside the Box: 3 - 2
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 14 - 19
• Corners: 4 - 2
• Throw-Ins: 39 - 24
• Saves: 0 - 1
• Free Kicks: 18 - 14
• Offsides: 0 - 6
• Passes into Final Third: 148 - 97
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 65 - 45
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 29 - 9
• Tackles: 12 - 9
• Completed Tackles: 9 - 7
• Total Crosses: 17 - 11
• Successful Crosses: 4 - 0
• Interceptions: 2 - 2
• Clearances: 8 - 43

Referee showed the yellow card six times throughout the game. Matthew Kiernan, Kitt Nelson, Harry Nevin, Sean Murray, Luke Heeney and Tein Troost were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

The teams have met five times since March 2023. Both Drogheda and Cork City have one win to their name, while the remaining matches ended in draws. The last time these teams met was on March 28, 2025, in the Premier Division of Ireland, concluding in a 1-1 draw. Over the course of these five head-to-head games, Drogheda have found the net six times, whereas Cork City have scored five. So far, neither Drogheda nor Cork City have an edge in their recent head-to-head record.

In Premier Division, Drogheda have played thirteen matches, winning five, drawing six and losing two, scoring eighteen goals, averaging 1.38 per match, while conceding eleven, an average of 0.85 per match. Cork City have won two of their thirteen matches in Premier Division this season, with six draws and five defeats, scoring fourteen goals at an average of 1.08 per match and conceding twenty at a rate of 1.54 per match.

Recent Form

Drogheda's most recent outing ended in a draw against Sligo Rovers, while Cork City are on a two-game drawing streak, including level games against Shamrock and Sligo Rovers in their last two outings. Overall, Drogheda have won seven of their last twenty matches, losing six and drawing seven, while in their last twenty matches, Cork City have recorded seven wins, six losses, and seven draws.

Live Standings

As always, Ireland Premier Division's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Drogheda occupy 2nd spot with 21 points in thirteen matches, while Cork City sit 9th with twelve points from thirteen matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Drogheda and Cork City in real time. You can watch the goals by Djenario Daniels, Shane Farrell, Warren Davis and Ryan Brennan 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 Drogheda - Cork City are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.