Match Report
In the standings it was Drogheda United 9th on 28 points, Waterford United 8th on 32 — separated by 4. Waterford United had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 1st in the league over the last five rounds against 8th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.14/1.66 for Drogheda United and 1.34/1.66 for Waterford United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.38.
13 meetings are on record — 5 won by Drogheda United, 5 by Waterford United, 3 drawn, at 2.38 goals per meeting.
The match was played at United Park (Drogheda) (capacity 2,000). Waterford United led 2-1 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 3-3 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Drogheda United: Mark Doyle (27'), S. Farrell (58'), R. Brennan (69') · Waterford United: Tommy Lonergan (1'), Kevin Long (21'), Benny Couto (86')
Key stats
Possession: Drogheda United 55% · Waterford United 45% · Total shots: 13-17 · On target: 4-5 · Corners: 2-5