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Shelbourne host Drogheda United at Tolka Park, Dublin on Friday, Sep 4 at 8:45 PM in the League of Premier Division.
Shelbourne come into this fixture drawing too many games (3D in last 5). Drogheda United travel out of form (1W 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.
Head-to-head records offer little separation — Shelbourne and Drogheda United have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (3W–4D–3W). Their last encounter ended in Drogheda United won 4–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.4 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Shelbourne a slight edge, but Drogheda United are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.