The Blues make the journey to Weavers Park this Friday for our latest SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division clash to take on Drogheda United, and we have all the information you need ahead of the game.
Fixture: Drogheda United FC vs Waterford FC
Competition: SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division
Date: Friday 26th July 2024
Venue: Weavers Park
Kick-off: 7:45pm
WATERFORD FC
The Blues are back on the road this Friday, making the journey to Weavers Park to take on Drogheda United in their latest SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division clash of the 2024 season, as we look to maintain our 100% record over Kevin Doherty’s side so far this season.
The Blues picked up their first win of the season away to Drogheda at the end of February, with a resounding 4-1 win away from home. After falling behind after 13 minutes, the Blues got back in the game with two goals in seven minutes from Darragh Leahy & Niall O’Keeffe, before Leahy got his second of the game with Padraig Amond finishing off the scoring to secure Keith Long’s side all three points.
Waterford then hosted Drogheda United at the RSC in front of the Virgin Media cameras in May, when the Blues recovered from falling two-goals behind to pick up all three points with a strong 4-2 win. Padraig Amond netted a sensational 13-minute hat-trick, along with Darragh Power opening his account for the season, as the Blues came from behind to pick up an important three points in front of almost 2,500 spectators at the RSC.
Keith Long’s side will look to bounce back from their defeat away to Galway United a fortnight ago, as the Blues remain in third place in the league table with 37 points to their name after 24 games played.
DROGHEDA UNITED FC
Drogheda United welcome the Blues to Weavers Park on Friday looking to turn their season around after a difficult first-half to the season. With no wins in their last 9 league games (3 draws, 6 defeats), Kevin Doherty’s side occupy bottom place in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division table with 17 points to their name from 24 games.
Despite their recent struggles in league action, the Drogs had a strong two-one victory over their near-rivals Dundalk FC last Friday to knock the Lilywhites out of this years Sports Direct FAI Cup – with goals coming from James Bolger & Warren Davis.
After falling to two defeats to the Blues already this season, Drogheda will look to turn that around when the Blues visit Weavers Park this Friday.
WATERFORD FC TEAM NEWS
Sam Sargeant suffered a fractured hand in training this week and will be on the sidelines for an extended period. Connor Evans picked up a knock and misses tomorrow evening’s game, as does Rowan McDonald (illness) – despite returning to training at the start of this week after recovering from his hamstring injury.
Christie Pattisson resumed training this week and is back in the matchday squad for our trip to Drogheda, along with captain Barry Baggley who returns to the travelling party for the first time since March after overcoming his back injury.
Newest signing Sam Glenfield will be available for the game subject to international clearance.
TICKET INFORMATION FOR THE GAME:
Tickets for the game are available to purchase online HERE. Please note tickets are on sale online only – no tickets will be sold at the gate on match night.
The away section is split into two parts – seated & standing – with limited seated tickets available.
Ticket prices for the game are as follows:
| Seating | Standing | |
| Adult | €20 | €15 |
| Student | €15 | €10 |
| OAP | €15 | €10 |
| Child U14 | €7 | €5 |
FOLLOW THE GAME
Waterford Fans unable to attend the game can watch the game live on loitv.ie from 7:30pm on Friday, with match passes & season passes available to purchase now.
Live in-game updates will be provided across our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram & X), along with pre-game and post-game content.
