Louth Derby

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Louth Derby
Location County Louth, Ireland
Teams Drogheda United
Dundalk FC
First meetingDundalk 4–3 Drogheda United
(16 August 1963)
Dublin City Cup
Latest meetingDrogheda United 0–0 Dundalk
(1 November 2024)
League of Ireland Premier Division
Next meetingTBD
Broadcasters RTÉ, LOITV
Stadiums Weavers Park (Drogheda United)
Oriel Park (Dundalk)
Statistics
Meetings total210
Most winsDundalk (107)
Most player appearances Peter Cherrie (31)
Top scorer David McMillan (11)
Largest victoryDundalk 7–0 Drogheda United
(20 May 2014)
League of Ireland Premier Division
Largest goal scoringDrogheda United 2–7 Dundalk
(19 September 1982)
League of Ireland Cup
Longest win streak16 games
Dundalk
(2015–2021)
Longest unbeaten streak18 games
Dundalk
(2014–2021)

The Louth derby is the name of the association football match played between Drogheda United and Dundalk FC. Outside of Cork and Dublin, Louth is the only county in Ireland that boasts two elite football teams in the League of Ireland. Despite both clubs being formed in 1903 and 1919 respectively, the derby only commenced in 1963, when Drogheda entered the league, and has been contested over 200 times in all competitions.

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History

Origins

The derby has existed since the 1960s, when Drogheda United were inducted into the League of Ireland for the first time. A rivalry was born through several factors, including the close proximity of the clubs; Dundalk's Oriel Park lies 31 km from Drogheda's Weavers Park.

Outside of football, the towns have had a sibling rivalry over the years. As of the 2016 census, Drogheda is the most populated town in Ireland, with 40,956, and Dundalk sits at 3rd on that list with 39,004. [1] They are also the two largest towns in the country by land mass. The emergence of the two football teams only adds to an already existing divide between the settlements.

Despite the intense rivalry, there is also a healthy respect between the two clubs. Many players have played for both teams over the years, and there is a recognition that the rivalry between Drogheda and Dundalk is an important part of Irish football history. Overall, the Louth Derby is considered to be one of the most iconic and longstanding rivalries in Irish football, along with that of Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers, and is always eagerly anticipated by fans of both clubs.

Derby history

The first ever Louth Derby was played when Drogheda United were known as “Drogheda FC” back in 1963, in the first round of the now defunct Dublin City Cup, at Oriel Park on 16 August 1963. The game finished 4-3 to the home team, although Drogheda looked the more likely to pull off a shock result in their maiden outing before a goal from Dermot Cross in the 87th minute saw Dundalk through to the next round. [2] 3 months later, Dundalk hammered Drogheda 6-1 at Lourdes Stadium in the first league meeting between the neighbouring clubs, but around a year onwards, on 22 November 1964, Drogheda sought revenge and recorded their first ever win against Dundalk with a 3-1 victory at Oriel Park.

In 1966, Drogheda United and Dundalk organised the first of a series of annual friendly matches, known as the Donegan Cup. The first of these was a two-legged encounter which Dundalk won 5-2 on aggregate. The fixture became an on-and-off event until 1984, when the teams began struggling to choose a date due to hectic fixture lists. [3]

During the 1971/72 season, Drogheda United made it to the final of the League of Ireland Shield, where they faced their county rivals but lost 5-0. To date, this remains the only time that Dundalk and Drogheda have competed in the final of a major competition. [4]

Dundalk enjoyed periods of success in the mid-to-late 70s, winning the league in both 1975/76 and 1978/79, but Drogheda adjusted well to life in the League of Ireland, recording a number of wins against them, including a 1-0 away win against the reigning champions in 1977. In fact, the Drogs went unbeaten in Louth Derbies in the league for three years, and on 4 February 1979, Drogheda won the last Louth derby at Lourdes Stadium 1-0, before moving to United Park later that year. Dundalk ended this run by winning 2-0 in the first derby held at United Park.

The longest unbeaten period in the fixture was enjoyed by Dundalk, when they failed to lose in 23 in all competitions for over 9 years between 4 December 1983 and 5 August 1993, a period in which they won five major trophies, including two league titles and an FAI Cup. The streak was ended by Drogheda who won 1-0 at Oriel Park on 26 August 1993. [5]

At the end of the 1993/94 season, Drogheda were relegated to the First Division, meaning the derby was put on hold until 1995/96, when they came back up again as runners up and beat reigning champions Dundalk twice; a 3-2 on 20 October 1995, [6] and a 2-1 on 14 April 1996, [7] as well as drawing 2-2 at Oriel Park on 21 January 1996. [8] Despite this, they were relegated again, but were promoted straight after the 1996/97 season to beat Dundalk home and away on 23 January [9] and 16 April 1998. [10] Drogheda finished last and went down for a third time, but won the 1998/99 First Division. This time, Dundalk had been relegated, and the derby wasn’t played again until 2000/01, when Drogheda found themselves back in the First Division, this time accompanied by their Louth rivals, who beat them four times and were promoted as champions. The Drogs were back in the Premier Division a year later, and that is where they stayed for the next fourteen years, but Dundalk slumped back down, meaning the Louth Derby was not played as a league fixture until Dundalk were promoted at the end of 2008.

In 1997, the annual pre season friendly between the clubs was revived in honour of Dundalk stalwart Jim Malone, who passed away in 1996. On 5 October that year, Drogheda won the inaugural match, beating Dundalk 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Oriel Park. Dundalk got their first Malone Cup victory three years later, on 5 July 2000, with a 3-0 away win. [11]

Drogheda stumbled upon Dundalk a number of times throughout the 2000s in domestic cups. On 30 July 2004, they defeated them 3-2 in an FAI Cup round 2 replay, when a late Dundalk flurry of goals from Simon Kelly and Steven Napier wasn’t enough to cancel out a brace from John Lester and a goal from Declan “Fabio” O’Brien. A year later, they won 2-0 in round 3 at Oriel Park, Mark Leech and Damian Lynch scoring for the Drogs, who went on to beat Cork City 2-0 in the final and lift the FAI Cup for the first time, the first of 4 trophies during Drogheda’s “golden era”. [12]

In pre season of 2009, Declan “Fabio” O’Brien, Drogheda legend, moved from the Boynesiders to the Lilywhites on a free transfer, and was met with a hostile reception by the home supporters at United Park when he lined out for Dundalk in the Jim Malone Cup match on 24 February. He was branded a traitor, subjected to banners reading “Judas”, and a pigs head was thrown onto the pitch, inspired by the infamous incident involving Luís Figo at the Camp Nou in 2002. Drogheda went on to win the game 4-3 on penalties after a scoreless draw, with O'Brien missing his spot kick, but he retained his legendary status at the club when he rejoined them ahead of the 2012 season and helped them win the League Cup. [13]

The first league meeting for almost eight years was on 20 March 2009, when Dundalk won 3-0 at Oriel Park courtesy of a brace of penalties from Chris Turner and a goal from Darren Mansaram. [14] Drogheda, who were suffering from financial difficulties, fell to a 4-2 defeat later that year when Alex Williams scored twice in between goals from Ger Rowe and Chris Turner. [15] Drogheda failed to win another league derby until 10 June 2011 when Dinny Corcoran and Philip Hand helped them to a 2-1 win despite Daniel Kearns striking back in the 86th minute. [16] That same year, Dundalk found their first cup win against the Drogs since 2003, a terrific goal from Keith Ward and another from Mark Quigley 5 minutes later securing their place in the fifth round of the FAI Cup. [17]

In 2012, Drogheda produced a fantastic comeback at United Park on 31 August. Dundalk looked on course for a surprise victory, going 2-0 up inside 31 minutes thanks to Mark Griffin, but their lead slipped away when Peter Hynes scored after half an hour, and grabbed the equaliser in the 87th minute. Drogheda would have been forgiven for holding on for a draw, but miraculously grabbed all three points in injury time when John Sullivan scored the winner. [18] On 6 October 2013 they made it to the FAI Cup final once again when they controversially beat Dundalk 1-0 in front of 2,000 people at United Park, a game dubbed "The biggest Louth Derby in history" by the Dundalk Democrat. [19] Their biggest ever derby victory came on opening day of the 2014 campaign, Declan O’Brien netting a brace after goals from Eric Foley and Gavin Brennan proved enough to stifle Dundalk, who struck through Patrick Hoban, and win 4-1 on 7 March. The game also saw three red cards, for Philip Hughes, Gavin Brennan, and Simon Kelly. [20] Despite opening day defeat, Dundalk went on to beat the Drogs 7-0 at Oriel on 20 May, their largest victory over them, [21] and win the league title for the first time in 19 years, the start of a period of complete dominance by the Lilywhites.

Dundalk saw their most successful period under Stephen Kenny between 2013 and 2018, and didn’t taste derby defeat at all between 2014 and 2021, a period in which they won a remarkable eleven major trophies. On 18 September 2015, they embarrassed Drogheda 6-0 at Oriel Park, four goals from Richie Towell and strikes from Daryl Horgan and David McMillan all but condemning them to relegation whilst Dundalk retained the title. [22] They repeated the feat two years later, on 16 June 2017, after Drogheda had been promoted through the playoffs in 2016. Braces from David McMillan and Ciarán Kilduff, alongside goals from Patrick McEleney and Michael Duffy, were met with no response from the home team who saw Thomas Byrne sent off during the game. [23] Drogheda United were relegated at the end of the 2017 season, and remained in the First Division until they won it in 2020. In this time, Dundalk had won two league titles, two FAI Cups, one League Cup and played in the Europa League group stages.

In 2021, the first competitive Louth derby in four years, and the first ever behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was played at Oriel Park, a 2-1 victory for the hosts in which David McMillan, Han Jeong-Woo and Chris Lyons were on the scoresheet. [24] On 20 August, Drogheda recorded a historic win at Oriel Park when a brace from Mark Doyle helped them to a 2-1 victory, their first away win in Dundalk for just under a decade and ending Dundalk’s unbeaten record in the fixture dating back to 2014. [25] The result was a blow for Dundalk, who were already suffering their worst season in 9 years, and it looked possible that newly promoted Drogheda would finish above them in the league, something that had not occurred since 2012. With Dundalk in seventh place and Drogheda in sixth place, the sides faced off on 4 November at United Park. The game looked headed towards a 0-0 draw, until Daniel Cleary bundled the ball over the line to win the game in the 86th minute and secure Dundalk’s safety from relegation. [26]

On 11 February 2022, goals from James Clarke and Chris Lyons saw Drogheda win the Jim Malone Cup with a 2-1 victory at Oriel Park, ending a seven year streak of Dundalk dominance. [27] On 18 March, they repeated the feat in the first competitive derby of the season, when a Dean Williams penalty led them to a 1-0 win at United Park, their first home victory against Dundalk in 8 years. [28] This result condemned Dundalk to their first loss of the season. Despite suffering a heavy 4-1 loss at Oriel Park in April, courtesy of a brace from Darragh Leahy, and goals from Patrick Hoban and John Martin, [29] Drogheda recorded another win against high flying Dundalk on 8 July when Dean Williams was the hero again. He scored just 52 seconds into the game, making it one of the quickest goals in League of Ireland history. [30] Dundalk’s win at Oriel in the last derby of 2022 thanks to a Runar Hauge penalty and a Dane Massey own goal meant both sides recorded two derby wins each over the course of the season.

In 2023, Dundalk managed a clean sweep over Drogheda, the first time in history that either team had won four derbies in a single league season. On 16 March, Connor Malley’s goal proved to decisive in a 1-0 win at United Park, with Drogheda being denied a late equaliser when Freddie Draper’s penalty was saved by Nathan Shepperd. [31] On 29 April the sides faced again at Oriel Park in an eventful 3-2 win for Dundalk. The visitors trailed by two goals from Ryan O’Kane and Patrick Hoban at half time, but despite losing captain Gary Deegan to a second yellow card just after the interval, they were able to fight back to level the game through Dayle Rooney and Freddie Draper. However, Drogheda had a valuable point stolen at the death when John Martin snatched the winner in the 95th minute. [32]

On 23 June, Dundalk beat Drogheda 2-1 at United Park. Adam Foley opened the scoring for the Drogs before Patrick Hoban scored his 143rd goal for Dundalk to equalise, becoming the club’s all-time record goal scorer, breaking Jimmy Hasty’s long standing record of 142. The away team were then given a penalty in the 81st minute, and Hoban stepped up to make sure they took home all the points. [33]

On 29 September, Kyle Robinson opened the scoring at Oriel Park for Drogheda, before goals from Paul Doyle, Daniel Kelly and Patrick Hoban confirmed a 3-1 win, and a fourth consecutive derby victory for the Lilywhites. [34]

2024 saw six competitive derbies take place, the most on record in a single year. On 3 February, Drogheda United came back from 1-0 down to secure a 2-1 away victory which sent them to the knockout stages of the Leinster Senior Cup. Teenager Warren Davis scored the decisive goals off the bench, including a last minute winner from the penalty spot.

On 1 April, the sides drew 0-0 in the first league meeting in Oriel Park. On 6 May, the sides found themselves occupying the bottom two spots on the table, leading to a relegation crunch match at Weavers Park. Frantz Pierrot struck first for the hosts before Jamie Gullan equalised from a free kick. Defender Hayden Cann then found himself free inside the box to steal all three points for the ten-man Drogs in the 93rd minute and cut Dundalk five points adrift at the bottom. Cann controversially signed for Dundalk less than two months later.

On 12 July, Dundalk were comprehensive 4-2 victors in an important derby which saw them move five points ahead of their rivals at Oriel Park. Drogheda missed the opportunity to drag themselves off the bottom of the table, with goals from Jad Hakiki, Ryan O'Kane and a brace from Daryl Horgan outweighing a brace from Walsall loanee Douglas James-Taylor.

Just seven days later, the Louth rivals met once again, this time at Weavers Park in the FAI Cup second round.

Successes

Dundalk are one of the most historically successful teams in Irish football history. They were the first team from Ireland to win an away game in Europe, and to date have won 49 major trophies, including fourteen league titles and twelve FAI Cups. [35] Their most successful period came in the mid-2010s, under manager Stephen Kenny, when they won five league titles in six years, and made it to the FAI Cup final six consecutive seasons. Dundalk made history in 2016 and 2020 when they qualified for the group stages of the UEFA Europa League, becoming the first Irish team to compete in the competition on two occasions. [36] Dundalk's successful period came whilst Drogheda were competing in the First Division, or struggling at the bottom of the Premier Division.

In comparison, Drogheda United's most successful period came in the mid-2000s, when Dundalk were in the First Division. They won the FAI Cup in 2005, two Setanta Sports Cups in 2006 and 2007, and their first League of Ireland title in 2007. [37] They came close to European qualification four times; the UEFA Cup in 2006 and 2007, and the UEFA Champions League in 2008 and 2013. [38] The gulf in success between the two teams fuels the rivalry between the two teams. The Drogs only returned to the top flight ahead of the 2021 season, after a four-year stint in the First Division.

Club structures

Both teams have recovered from significant financial difficulties in the wake of the Celtic Tiger. Dundalk were close to extinction in 2012, but were saved when a local consortium stabilised and took over the club. [39] Drogheda survived examinership after a court ruling in 2008, on the basis that they remain a semi-professional outfit until in a financially comfortable position to switch to a full time set up. [40] This has contributed to the gap between the teams, as Dundalk became a fully professional team in 2017.

Dundalk's ownership history has also contributed to the gulf between the sides in recent years. Dundalk have received financial backing from their owners since 2012, whereas Drogheda United were supporter-owned between 2008 and 2023, and funded on a much smaller scale by their fans. However, in 2023, American consortium Trivela Group finalised their plans to purchase Drogheda United which means the club is set to receive a larger playing budget heading into the next few seasons.

Supporters

The matches between Drogheda and Dundalk are known for their intense atmosphere and passionate support from both sets of fans. The fanbases of both clubs are somewhat evenly spread across County Louth. Dundalk gain most of their following from the north of County Louth, as well as regions such as Armagh, Monaghan and Newry, whereas Drogheda's support comes from the south of the county, also stretching into parts of County Meath and north Dublin

The fixture itself regularly provides a fiery atmosphere. The home sections usually sell out, and away fans travel in large numbers to witness the encounter. It has seen many red cards over the years, and occasionally has seen conflict between sets of spectators. Both teams have singing sections; Dundalk's "Shedside Army" and Drogheda's "Famous 45 Ultras". They direct derogatory chants at each other, poking fun at the other for living in an inferior town and throwing accusations to each-other of being inbred

Notable games

Dundalk 4-3 Drogheda United
F. Callan Soccerball shade.svg25 (p)'
J. Hasty Soccerball shade.svg42'
S. Pownell Soccerball shade.svg67'
B. Kennedy Soccerball shade.svg87'		 Match Report M. McElroy Soccerball shade.svg15', 47'
T. Kerr Soccerball shade.svg49'
Oriel Park, Dundalk
Attendance: 4,000

The first ever Louth Derby came in the now defunct Dublin City Cup in the same year that Drogheda first entered the League of Ireland, and produced an exciting spectacle. Dundalk were the victors in a 4-3 thriller, scoring the winning goal in the 87th minute. 4,000 people were estimated to have filled Oriel Park that night.

Drogheda United 2-1 (AET) Dundalk
T. Sullivan Soccerball shade.svg80'
T. Croly Soccerball shade.svg105'		 Match Report M. Byrne Soccerball shade.svg46'
O2 Park, Drogheda
Attendance: 4,500

The largest Louth Derby crowd in history bore witness to an eventful encounter in the round 1 replay of the FAI Cup at O2 Park. After a 1-1 draw at Oriel the week before, it was Drogheda who emerged victorious. Despite Mick Byrne taking the lead for the visitors just after half time, former Dundalk player Tom Sullivan came back to haunt them with the equaliser, and Trevor Croly was the match winner in extra time.

Dundalk 1-1 Drogheda United
D. Crawley Soccerball shade.svg85' Match Report B. Irwin Soccerball shade.svg90+1'
Oriel Park, Dundalk
Attendance:  

A grand stand finish at Oriel Park in October 1997 set the tone for many future Louth Derbies to come. Honours were even in a scrappy contest, with Drogheda having the better share of chances, and the sending off of Dundalk's Peter Whitnell in the 75th minute made a win look likely. However, David Crawley's late attempted cross snuck inside the near post after goalkeeper Eddie van Boxtel fluffed his lines, and it looked as if the Lilywhites had snatched it. Incredibly, inside injury time, substitute Brian Irwin found himself in an abundance of space and impressively volleyed into the net to rescue a well earned point for the Drogs.

Dundalk 0-2 Drogheda United
Match Report M. Leech Soccerball shade.svg42 '
D. Lynch Soccerball shade.svg53 (p)'
Oriel Park, Dundalk
Attendance: 4,152

Drogheda took on their county rivals in the FAI Cup for the second year running, this time on the new artificial surface of Oriel Park, and walked away with a comfortable 2-0 victory. An late first half rally saw Mark Leech dispatch his header, followed up by a penalty minutes later by Damian Lynch that saw them advanced to the quarter-finals. A significant result as the Drogs went on to win the competition that year, beating Cork City 2-0 in the final at Lansdowne Road.

Drogheda United 1-0 Dundalk
D. Corcoran Soccerball shade.svg24' Match Report C. Hawkins Soccerball shade.svg56'
D. Kearns Soccerball shade.svg84'
Hunky Dorys Park, Drogheda
Attendance:  1,300
Referee: Alan Kelly

Dundalk came into the game in search of their first away points of the season, with Drogheda also in a poor run of form. Dinny Corcoran scored for the hosts completely against the run of play, but Dundalk managed to keep the game alive by clawing one back in the 56th minute through Colin Hawkins. The comeback was complete when Daniel Kearns' header in the 84th minute secured the win.

Dundalk 1-2 Drogheda United
D. Kearns Soccerball shade.svg86' Match Report D. Corcoran Soccerball shade.svg24'
P. Hand Soccerball shade.svg48'
Oriel Park, Dundalk
Attendance: 1,900
Referee: Tomas Connolly

The second of a whopping 6 Louth Derbies in 2011 saw Drogheda take the bragging rights from Oriel Park in June. Dinny Corcoran took the lead before a stunning free kick from Philip Hand found the top corner. Daniel Kearns repeated his feat of scoring a late derby goal, but it wasn't enough to keep Dundalk's 8 month unbeaten run to an end, and Drogheda recorded their first league win over Dundalk for over 13 years, spanning back to 1998.

Dundalk 2-1 Drogheda United
K. Ward Soccerball shade.svg25'
M. Quigley Soccerball shade.svg29'		 Match Report J. White Soccerball shade.svg90'
Oriel Park, Dundalk
Attendance: 1,484
Referee: Damien Hancock

An FAI Cup 4th round replay was on the cards just 4 days after the sides played out a 1-1 draw in Drogheda. Keith Ward scored a stunning finesse shot which looped over the keeper from outside the box, before Mark Quigley doubled the lead. A late goal from Jordan White proved only a consolation, and Dundalk commenced into the next round of the cup.

Drogheda United 1-1 Dundalk
E. Foley Soccerball shade.svg33' Match Report M. Griffin Soccerball shade.svg54'
Penalties
E. Foley Soccerball shad check.svg
R. Brennan Soccerball shad check.svg
P. Hynes Soccerball shade cross.svg
D. Marshall Soccerball shade cross.svg
G. Brennan Soccerball shad check.svg		3-2Soccerball shade cross.svg J. Mountney
Soccerball shade cross.svg S. O'Neill
Soccerball shad check.svg C. Shields
Soccerball shad check.svg P. Walsh
Soccerball shade cross.svgM. Griffin
Hunky Dorys Park, Drogheda
Referee: Derek Tomney

A mouth watering League Cup quarter final was evenly contested at Hunky Dorys Park between the sides, with Eric Foley taking the lead for the hosts before Mark Griffin levelled affairs after half time. After 120 minutes of football, the teams could not be separated, and local boy Gavin Brennan was the hero as his winning penalty in the shootout sent Drogheda United to the semi-finals. They would go on to win the competition, beating Shamrock Rovers in the final.

Drogheda United 3-2 Dundalk
P. Hynes Soccerball shade.svg31', 87'
J. Sullivan Soccerball shade.svg90'		 Match Report M. Griffin Soccerball shade.svg5', 25'
Hunky Dorys Park, Drogheda
Attendance: 933
Referee: Anthony Buttimer

Drogheda United's first home league win over Dundalk since 1998 came in very dramatic fashion. The visitors looked good value for a win to end their bad run of form, with Mark Griffin netting two wonderful goals within the first half hour, but the Drogs kept pushing and got their rewards. A brace from Peter Hynes and a last minute winner from John Sullivan saw them snatch the three points in an unbelievable turn of events.

Dundalk 1-0 Drogheda United
S. O'Donnell Soccerball shade.svg88' Match Report
Oriel Park, Dundalk
Attendance:  3,324
Referee: Alan Kelly

Dundalk's shock title race in 2013 was interesting viewing for neutrals, but Drogheda visited Oriel Park in September with the aim of extinguishing it. After an abundance of chances for both teams, it looked like it was going to end all square, but a defensive mistake from Alan McNally was pounced on by Dundalk captain Stephen O'Donnell, who slotted home to win the tie in dramatic fashion with just seconds remaining.

Drogheda United 1-0 Dundalk
G. Brennan Soccerball shade.svg31 (p)' Match Report
Hunky Dorys Park, Drogheda
Attendance:  2,000
Referee: Anthony Buttimer

An fiery classic between Drogheda and Dundalk, dubbed "the biggest Louth Derby in history" by the Dundalk Democrat, as they battled for a place in the FAI Cup final in a hostile encounter. Tensions boiled over when Darren Meehan was dismissed for a dangerous tackle just 26 minutes in, and Dundalk were astonishingly reduced to 9 men just 5 minutes later when Chris Shields saw red for his challenge on Declan O'Brien inside the box. Gavin Brennan dispatched the resulting penalty kick, and inspired the Drogs to their first FAI Cup final in 8 years.

Drogheda United 4-1 Dundalk
E. Foley Soccerball shade.svg38'
G. Brennan Soccerball shade.svg48'
D. O'Brien Soccerball shade.svg53, 68'		 Match Report P. Hoban Soccerball shade.svg65'
Hunky Dorys Park, Drogheda
Attendance: 2,007
Referee: Derek Tomney

To date, this match on the opening night of the 2014 season remains Drogheda United's largest ever victory over their county rivals. The hosts were impressive either side of the half time interval, with goals from Eric Foley, Gavin Brennan, and a brace from all time top goalscorer Declan O'Brien saw them smother Dundalk. Patrick Hoban netted a consolation just past the hour mark, and Brennan received a red card in the 86th minute for a late tackle on Stephen O'Donnell.

Dundalk 7-0 Drogheda United
S. Gannon Soccerball shade.svg29'
D. Horgan Soccerball shade.svg51'
P. Crowley (O.G.) Soccerball shade.svg62'
Andy Boyle Soccerball shade.svg72'
David McMillan Soccerball shade.svg74', 86'
Richie Towell Soccerball shade.svg78'		 Match Report
Oriel Park, Dundalk
Attendance: 2,383
Referee: Tomas Connolly

A game where Dundalk showed the peak of their powers, with a remarkable 5 different players on the scoresheet. Drogheda United were humbled on a historic night for the hosts at Oriel Park. The Lilywhites went on to win the league title that year, the first of many to come under Stephen Kenny.

Dundalk 6-0 Drogheda United
D. Horgan Soccerball shade.svg28', R. Towell Soccerball shade.svg49, 59 (p), 76, 90'
D. McMillan Soccerball shade.svg73'		 Match Report
Oriel Park, Dundalk
Attendance: 3,207
Referee: Rob Rogers

Another difficult evening for Drogheda as their defence fell to a whopping 4 goals from Richie Towell, and Dundalk flexed their muscles yet again on a memorable night for their supporters. The gulf of class between the teams had really begun to become evident, and Dundalk retained the league title that season as Drogheda slumped back down to the First Division.

Drogheda United 0-6 Dundalk
Match Report D. McMillan Soccerball shade.svg36', 41'
P. McEleney Soccerball shade.svg44'
M. Duffy Soccerball shade.svg59'
C. Kilduff Soccerball shade.svg83', 85'
United Park, Drogheda
Attendance: 1,800
Referee: Derek Tomney

Dundalk's largest victory recorded at United Park, as Drogheda fell to a side widely regarded as the best in Irish football history. Braces from David McMillan and Ciaran Kilduff, either side of a goal of the season contender from Patrick McEleney gave Dundalk supporters a day out to remember, and put a stamp on things for the Drogs who were relegated again by the end of the campaign.

Dundalk 1-2 Drogheda United
M. Duffy Soccerball shade.svg60' Match Report M. Doyle Soccerball shade.svg35', 58'
Oriel Park, Dundalk
Attendance: 600
Referee: Ben Connolly

Newly promoted Drogheda recording their first win over Dundalk since 2014, and their first win at Oriel Park since 2012, was a sign that the days of derby demolitions were over. Mark Doyle's brace came at a time when Dundalk were placed 8th in the table during their worst season since 2011. The win was a massive statement from Drogheda United and their supporters, who lost academy coach David Conroy just days before the fixture took place in front of a limited 600 home supporters and 0 of their away supporters due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Drogheda United 0-1 Dundalk
Match Report D. Cleary Soccerball shade.svg86'
Head In The Game Park, Drogheda
Attendance: 1,861
Referee: Robert Harvey

The stakes were higher than ever on a cold November night in Drogheda, and this game could be considered one of the most closely contested Louth Derbies of recent history. With Dundalk still suffering from a horrendous campaign, Drogheda came into the game 2 points ahead their rivals with the chance to finish above them for the first time since 2012 by opening up a 5 point gap ahead of the last 2 games of the season. 0-0 for the majority of the game, up stepped centre back Daniel Cleary who managed to bundle the ball over the line and save Dundalk from shock relegation in the 86th minute. Dundalk went on to finish in 6th, above the Drogs by 4 points.

Drogheda United 1-0 Dundalk
D. Williams Soccerball shade.svg49 (p)' Match Report
Head In The Game Park, Drogheda
Attendance: 2,065
Referee: Robert Hennessy

Despite a level of confidence ahead of the game, Dundalk's bad record at United Park continued as Drogheda inflicted them with their first defeat of the season. It was the first time the hosts had won a derby at home for 8 years, and was definitely one worth celebrating. Youngster Dean Williams became a cult hero when he converted a penalty kick just after half time.

Dundalk 3–2 Drogheda United
R. O'Kane Soccerball shade.svg23'
P. Hoban Soccerball shade.svg28'
J. Martin Soccerball shade.svg90+1'		 Match Report D. Rooney Soccerball shade.svg54'
F. Draper Soccerball shade.svg72'
Oriel Park, Dundalk
Attendance: 2,825
Referee: Neil Doyle

Dundalk looked to be running away with the lead when Ryan O'Kane and Patrick Hoban scored within five minutes of each other in the first half, and it was beginning to look like one of those days for Drogheda when Gary Deegan received a second yellow card after the interval. Despite the setback, Dayle Rooney was able to spark a fight back, and Freddie Draper's equaliser looked certain to secure a giant result for the ten-man visitors. As injury time ticked on, up stepped John Martin to save Dundalk's woes and score in the 91st minute, securing "one of the most dramatic Louth derby victories in living memory" and breaking Drogs hearts.

Drogheda United 2–1 Dundalk
F. Pierrot Soccerball shade.svg55'
H. Cann Soccerball shade.svg90+4'		 Match Report J. Gullan Soccerball shade.svg78'
Weavers Park, Drogheda
Attendance: 2,339
Referee: Robert Harvey

A game dubbed the most important Louth derby in over a decade, with both sides in the early stages of a relegation dogfight, Dundalk travelled to Weavers Park on bank holiday Monday knowing a win would take them off the bottom of the table. Drogheda United, just two points ahead of them, were gifted a chance at the start of the second half which Frantz Pierrot dispatched. When Drogs goalkeeper Jethren Barr was sent off with fifteen minutes to go, Jamie Gullan equalised from the resulting free kick and it appeared the momentum had switched to Dundalk. However, a free kick delivery from Evan Weir in the fourth minute of injury time found centre back Hayden Cann, who dramatically bundled the ball into the net securing a last gasp win for the ten-man hosts and a five point advantage on their fierce rivals.

All–time results

League results

As of 1 November 2024
SeasonDateHome teamResultAway teamStadiumDivisionRoundAttendance
1963/64 24 November 1963 Drogheda 1 – 6 Dundalk Lourdes Stadium League of Ireland Round 3Unknown
9 February 1964 Dundalk 6 – 2 Drogheda Oriel Park League of Ireland Round 14Unknown
1964/65 22 November 1964 Dundalk 1 – 3 Drogheda Oriel Park League of Ireland Round 3Unknown
7 February 1965 Drogheda 0 – 1 Dundalk Lourdes Stadium League of Ireland Round 14Unknown
1965/66 21 November 1965 Drogheda 0 – 2 Dundalk Lourdes Stadium League of Ireland Round 3Unknown
6 February 1966 Dundalk 4 – 0 Drogheda Oriel Park League of Ireland Round 14Unknown
1966/67 4 September 1966 Drogheda 1 – 4 Dundalk Lourdes Stadium League of Ireland Round 1Unknown
20 November 1966 Dundalk 3 – 0 Drogheda Oriel Park League of Ireland Round 3Unknown
5 February 1967 Drogheda 1 – 3 Dundalk Lourdes Stadium League of Ireland Round 14Unknown
1967/68 10 December 1967 Dundalk 3 – 2 Drogheda Oriel Park League of Ireland Round 6Unknown
10 March 1968 Drogheda 1 – 0 Dundalk Lourdes Stadium League of Ireland Round 17Unknown
1968/69 8 December 1968 Drogheda 1 – 2 Dundalk Lourdes Stadium League of Ireland Round 6Unknown
9 March 1969 Dundalk 0 – 1 Drogheda Oriel Park League of Ireland Round 17Unknown
1969/70 12 October 1969 Drogheda 0 – 1 Dundalk Lourdes Stadium League of Ireland Round 2Unknown
11 January 1970 Dundalk 0 – 3 Drogheda Oriel Park League of Ireland Round 15Unknown
1970/71 11 October 1970 Dundalk 1 – 1 Drogheda Oriel Park League of Ireland Round 2Unknown
10 January 1971 Drogheda 2 – 4 Dundalk Lourdes Stadium League of Ireland Round 15Unknown
1971/72 10 October 1971 Dundalk 0 – 3 Drogheda Oriel Park League of Ireland Round 2Unknown
9 January 1972 Drogheda 0 – 1 Dundalk Lourdes Stadium League of Ireland Round 15Unknown
1972/73 13 October 1972 Dundalk 1 – 1 Drogheda Oriel Park League of Ireland Round 2Unknown
14 January 1973 Drogheda 2 – 2 Dundalk Lourdes Stadium League of Ireland Round 15Unknown
1973/74 9 December 1973 Drogheda 3 – 1 Dundalk Lourdes Stadium League of Ireland Round 10Unknown
23 March 1974 Dundalk 3 – 0 Drogheda Oriel Park League of Ireland Round 23Unknown
1974/75 8 December 1974 Dundalk 1 – 1 Drogheda Oriel Park League of Ireland Round 10Unknown
23 March 1975 Drogheda 0 – 0 Dundalk Lourdes Stadium League of Ireland Round 23Unknown
1975/76 7 December 1975 Drogheda United 1 – 2 Dundalk Lourdes Stadium League of Ireland Round 10Unknown
21 March 1976 Dundalk 4 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park League of Ireland Round 23Unknown
1976/77 24 October 1976 Dundalk 0 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park League of Ireland Round 4Unknown
23 January 1977 Drogheda United 2 – 2 Dundalk Lourdes Stadium League of Ireland Round 17Unknown
1977/78 16 October 1977 Drogheda United 0 – 0 Dundalk Lourdes Stadium League of Ireland Round 7Unknown
26 February 1978 Dundalk 1 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park League of Ireland Round 22Unknown
1978/79 29 October 1978 Dundalk 1 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park League of Ireland Round 8Unknown
4 February 1979 Drogheda United 1 – 0 Dundalk Lourdes Stadium League of Ireland Round 23Unknown
1979/80 16 September 1979 Drogheda United 0 – 2 Dundalk United Park League of Ireland Round 2Unknown
30 December 1979 Dundalk 1 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park League of Ireland Round 17Unknown
1980/81 11 September 1980 Dundalk 5 – 2 Drogheda United Oriel Park League of Ireland Round 2Unknown
28 December 1980 Drogheda United 1 – 1 Dundalk United Park League of Ireland Round 17Unknown
1981/82 1 November 1981 Drogheda United 1 – 1 Dundalk United Park League of Ireland Round 8Unknown
21 February 1982 Dundalk 5 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park League of Ireland Round 23Unknown
1982/83 5 December 1982 Drogheda United 3 – 1 Dundalk United Park League of Ireland Round 10Unknown
20 March 1983 Dundalk 1 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park League of Ireland Round 23Unknown
1983/84 4 December 1983 Dundalk 3 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park League of Ireland Round 10Unknown
25 March 1984 Drogheda United 0 – 3 Dundalk United Park League of Ireland Round 23Unknown
1984/85 23 September 1984 Drogheda United 0 – 0 Dundalk United Park League of Ireland Round 2Unknown
6 January 1985 Dundalk 4 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park League of Ireland Round 17Unknown
1989/90 1 October 1989 Dundalk 1 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 5Unknown
27 December 1989 Drogheda United 0 – 1 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 17Unknown
22 February 1990 Dundalk 3 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 27Unknown
1991/92 6 October 1991 Dundalk 1 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 6Unknown
22 December 1991 Drogheda United 2 – 2 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 18Unknown
15 March 1992 Dundalk 0 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 28Unknown
1992/93 20 September 1992 Drogheda United 0 – 2 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 4Unknown
4 December 1992 Dundalk 1 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 16Unknown
1993/94 26 August 1993 Dundalk 0 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 4Unknown
12 November 1993 Drogheda United 0 – 3 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 14Unknown
14 January 1994 Drogheda United 0 – 2 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 11Unknown
17 March 1994 Dundalk 4 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 17Unknown
1995/96 20 October 1995 Drogheda United 3 – 2 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 9Unknown
21 January 1996 Dundalk 2 – 2 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 21Unknown
14 April 1996 Drogheda United 2 – 1 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 31Unknown
1997/98 23 October 1997 Dundalk 1 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 9Unknown
23 January 1998 Drogheda United 1 – 0 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 21Unknown
16 April 1998 Dundalk 0 – 2 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 31Unknown
2000/01 18 August 2000 Drogheda United 0 – 3 Dundalk United Park First Division Round 3Unknown
19 October 2000 Dundalk 1 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park First Division Round 12Unknown
22 December 2000 Drogheda United 0 – 3 Dundalk United Park First Division Round 21Unknown
1 May 2001 Dundalk 1 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park First Division Round 30Unknown
2009 20 March 2009 Dundalk 3 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 33,883
15 May 2009 Drogheda United 1 – 1 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 121,450
24 July 2009 Dundalk 4 – 2 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 213,100
2 October 2009 Drogheda United 2 – 2 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 302,000
2010 14 March 2010 Dundalk 2 – 2 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 21,500
30 April 2010 Drogheda United 1 – 3 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 111,650
5 July 2010 Dundalk 2 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 201,500
10 September 2010 Drogheda United 1 – 3 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 291,400
2011 22 April 2011 Drogheda United 1 – 2 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 81,300
10 June 2011 Dundalk 1 – 2 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 171,900
12 August 2011 Drogheda United 2 – 2 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 261,500
21 October 2011 Dundalk 1 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 35700
2012 16 March 2012 Drogheda United 0 – 0 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 31,287
1 June 2012 Dundalk 1 – 2 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 14700
31 August 2012 Drogheda United 3 – 2 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 25933
2013 28 March 2013 Dundalk 2 – 2 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 52,198
10 June 2013 Drogheda United 0 – 1 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 161,470
8 September 2013 Dundalk 1 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 273,324
2014 7 March 2014 Drogheda United 4 – 1 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 12,007
20 May 2014 Dundalk 7 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 122,383
8 August 2014 Drogheda United 1 – 1 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 232,045
2015 10 April 2015 Dundalk 1 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 73,457
3 July 2015 Drogheda United 1 – 2 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 182,000
18 September 2015 Dundalk 6 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 283,207
2017 31 March 2017 Dundalk 3 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 73,015
16 June 2017 Drogheda United 0 – 6 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 181,800
22 September 2017 Dundalk 3 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 292,094
2021 24 April 2021 Dundalk 2 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 70
21 June 2021 Drogheda United 0 – 1 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 17100
20 August 2021 Dundalk 1 – 2 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 25500
4 November 2021 Drogheda United 0 – 1 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 351,861
2022 18 March 2022 Drogheda United 1 – 0 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 72,065
29 April 2022 Dundalk 4 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 132,832
8 July 2022 Drogheda United 1 – 0 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 232,158
30 September 2022 Dundalk 2 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 312,364
2023 16 March 2023 Drogheda United 0 – 1 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 62,193
28 April 2023 Dundalk 3 – 2 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 122,825
23 June 2023 Drogheda United 1 – 2 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 212,278
29 September 2023 Dundalk 3 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 322,827
20241 April 2024 Dundalk 0 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 82,458
6 May 2024 Drogheda United 2 – 1 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 142,339
12 July 2024 Dundalk 4 – 2 Drogheda United Oriel Park Premier Division Round 242,776
1 November 2024 Drogheda United 0 – 0 Dundalk United Park Premier Division Round 36–

Cup results

As of 19 July 2024
SeasonDateHome teamResultAway teamStadiumCompetitionRoundAttendance
1963/6416 August 1963 Dundalk 4 – 3 Drogheda Oriel Park Dublin City Cup Round 14,000
8 September 1963 Dundalk 3 – 1 Drogheda Oriel Park League of Ireland Shield Round 1Unknown
1964/6516 August 1964 Dundalk 2 – 1 Drogheda Oriel Park LFA President's Cup Round 1Unknown
27 August 1964 Drogheda 3 – 1 Dundalk Lourdes Stadium Dublin City Cup Round 1Unknown
6 September 1964 Drogheda 0 – 1 Dundalk Lourdes Stadium League of Ireland Shield Round 1Unknown
1965/6616 August 1965 Dundalk 0 – 1 Drogheda Oriel Park LFA President's Cup Round 1Unknown
26 August 1965 Dundalk 2 – 1 (AET) Drogheda Oriel Park Dublin City Cup Round 1Unknown
1966/6725 August 1966 Dundalk 2 – 0 Drogheda Oriel Park Dublin City Cup Round 1Unknown
4 September 1966 Drogheda 1 – 4 Dundalk Lourdes Stadium League of Ireland Shield Round 1Unknown
1967/6824 September 1967 Drogheda 0 – 1 Dundalk Lourdes Stadium League of Ireland Shield Round 1Unknown
1968/6922 September 1968 Dundalk 5 – 0 Drogheda Oriel Park League of Ireland Shield Round 2Unknown
1970/713 September 1970 Drogheda 3 – 1 Dundalk Lourdes Stadium Dublin City Cup Round 1Unknown
1971/7210 September 1971 Dundalk 3 – 0 Drogheda Oriel Park League of Ireland Shield Round 1Unknown
17 March 1972 Dundalk 5 – 0 Drogheda Oriel Park League of Ireland Shield FinalUnknown
1972/736 August 1972 Dundalk 3 – 1 Drogheda Oriel Park LFA President's Cup Round 1Unknown
10 September 1972 Drogheda 0 – 0 Dundalk Lourdes Stadium League of Ireland Shield Round 1Unknown
1973/748 November 1973 Dundalk 2 – 0 Drogheda Oriel Park Leinster Senior Cup Semi-finalUnknown
1974/751 September 1974 Dundalk 1 – 1 Drogheda Oriel Park League Cup Group stageUnknown
20 September 1974 Dundalk 1 – 4 Drogheda Oriel Park Leinster Senior Cup Round 2Unknown
1975/7625 September 1975 Dundalk 1 – 2 Drogheda United Oriel Park Leinster Senior Cup Round 1Unknown
1979/8010 August 1979 Dundalk 0 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park Tyler Cup Semi-finalUnknown
1980/8129 October 1980 Dundalk 5 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park League Cup Semi-finalUnknown
8 March 1981 Drogheda United 0 – 0 Dundalk United Park FAI Cup Quarter-finalUnknown
12 March 1981 Dundalk 1 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park FAI Cup Quarter-final replayUnknown
1981/8230 August 1981 Drogheda United 0 – 0 (AET) (PENS 5-4) Dundalk United Park League Cup Round 1Unknown
30 September 1981 Dundalk 2 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park Leinster Senior Cup Quarter-finalUnknown
1982/835 September 1982 Dundalk 1 – 1 (AET) PENS 0 – 3 Drogheda United Oriel Park Leinster Senior Cup Quarter-finalUnknown
19 September 1982 Drogheda United 2 – 7 Dundalk United Park League Cup Group stageUnknown
1983/8418 September 1983 Dundalk 1 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park League Cup Group stageUnknown
1984/852 September 1984 Dundalk 2 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park League Cup Group stageUnknown
1985/8612 September 1985 Dundalk 3 – 2 Drogheda United Oriel Park League Cup Group stageUnknown
22 September 1985 Drogheda United 2 – 2 Dundalk United Park League Cup Group stageUnknown
1986/8714 September 1986 Dundalk 0 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park League Cup Group stageUnknown
12 October 1986 Drogheda United 0 – 1 Dundalk United Park League Cup Group stageUnknown
1 February 1987 Dundalk 2 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park FAI Cup Round 42,500
1987/886 August 1987 Dundalk 3 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park Leinster Senior Cup Round 1Unknown
3 September 1987 Dundalk 2 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park League Cup Group stageUnknown
1988/8921 August 1988 Drogheda United 0 – 2 Dundalk United Park League Cup Group stageUnknown
1989/9010 August 1989 Drogheda United 1 – 0 Dundalk United Park Leinster Senior Cup Round 1Unknown
16 August 1989 Dundalk 1 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park League Cup Group stageUnknown
1990/9126 August 1990 Drogheda United 0 – 0 Dundalk United Park League Cup Group stageUnknown
1991/9222 August 1991 Dundalk 2 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park League Cup Group stageUnknown
1992/9327 August 1992 Drogheda United 1 – 0 Dundalk United Park League Cup Group stageUnknown
1993/945 August 1993 Drogheda United 1 – 2 Dundalk United Park Leinster Senior Cup Round 1Unknown
15 August 1993 Dundalk 0 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park League Cup Round 1Unknown
1994/9511 August 1994 Drogheda United 0 – 5 Dundalk United Park League Cup Group stageUnknown
1995/9624 August 1995 Drogheda United 2 – 2 Dundalk United Park League Cup Group stageUnknown
12 January 1996 Dundalk 1 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park FAI Cup Round 14,000
18 January 1996 Drogheda United 2 – 1 (AET) Dundalk United Park FAI Cup Round 1 replay4,500
1996/9722 August 1996 Drogheda United 1 – 0 Dundalk United Park League Cup Group stageUnknown
1997/9826 August 1997 Dundalk 5 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park League Cup Group stageUnknown
1998/9920 August 1998 Drogheda United 0 – 0 Dundalk United Park League Cup Group stageUnknown
2001/021 November 2001 Drogheda United 2 – 1 Dundalk United Park League Cup Round 1Unknown
200313 May 2003 Dundalk 2 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park League Cup Group stageUnknown
200410 May 2004 Drogheda United 4 – 1 Dundalk United Park League Cup Group stageUnknown
25 July 2004 Dundalk 0 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park FAI Cup Round 2Unknown
30 July 2004 Drogheda United 3 – 2 Dundalk United Park FAI Cup Round 2 replayUnknown
2005 25 August 2005 Dundalk 0 – 2 Drogheda United Oriel Park FAI Cup Round 34,152
2006 8 May 2006 Dundalk 0 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park League Cup Round 2Unknown
2011 26 August 2011 Drogheda United 1 – 1 Dundalk United Park FAI Cup Round 41,500
30 August 2011 Dundalk 2 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park FAI Cup Round 4 replay1,484
2012 25 June 2012 Drogheda United 1 – 1 (AET) (PENS 3-2) Dundalk United Park League Cup Quarter-final950
2013 6 October 2013 Drogheda United 1 – 0 Dundalk United Park FAI Cup Semi-final2,000
2017 8 September 2017 Dundalk 4 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park FAI Cup Quarter-final2,493
20242 February 2024 Dundalk 1 – 2 Drogheda United Oriel Park Leinster Senior Cup Group stage2,061
19 July 2024 Drogheda United 2 – 1 Dundalk United Park FAI Cup Round 22,280

Friendly results

As of 2 February 2024
SeasonDateHome teamResultAway teamStadiumCompetitionAttendance
196614 August 1966 Dundalk 4 – 1 Drogheda Oriel Park Donegan CupUnknown
20 August 1966 Drogheda 1 – 1 Dundalk Lourdes StadiumDonegan CupUnknown
196826 December 1968 Dundalk 2 – 1 Drogheda Oriel Park Donegan CupUnknown
197319 August 1973 Drogheda 2 – 2 (PENS 5 – 4) Dundalk Lourdes StadiumDonegan CupUnknown
197425 August 1974 Dundalk 2 – 2 (PENS 4 – 3) Drogheda Oriel Park Donegan CupUnknown
197517 August 1975 Dundalk 2 – 2 (PENS 3 – 1) Drogheda United Oriel Park Donegan CupUnknown
19761 August 1976 Dundalk 1 – 1 (PENS 3 – 4) Drogheda United Oriel Park Donegan CupUnknown
197712 August 1977 Dundalk 3 – 3 (PENS 4 – 3) Drogheda United Oriel Park Donegan CupUnknown
19787 September 1978 Dundalk 3 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park Donegan CupUnknown
198424 August 1984 Dundalk 3 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park Donegan CupUnknown
19975 October 1997 Dundalk 2 – 2 (PENS 2 – 4) Drogheda United Oriel Park Jim Malone CupUnknown
199911 July 1999 Dundalk 0 – 0 (PENS 2 – 4) Drogheda United Oriel Park Jim Malone CupUnknown
20005 August 2000 Drogheda United 0 – 3 Dundalk United Park Jim Malone CupUnknown
20011 August 2001 Dundalk 0 – 0 (PENS 4 – 5) Drogheda United Oriel Park Jim Malone CupUnknown
20021 September 2002 Drogheda United 0 – 0 (PENS 5 – 4) Dundalk United Park Jim Malone CupUnknown
20035 April 2003 Drogheda United 0 – 0 (PENS 7 – 6) Dundalk Claremont StadiumJim Malone CupUnknown
200413 March 2004 Dundalk 1 – 1 (PENS 7 – 8) Drogheda United Oriel Park Jim Malone CupUnknown
200615 February 2006 Dundalk ? – ? Drogheda United Oriel Park Jim Malone CupUnknown
200720 February 2007 Dundalk 1 – 2 Drogheda United Oriel Park Jim Malone CupUnknown
20087 February 2008 Dundalk 0 – 0 (PENS 4 – 5) Drogheda United Oriel Park Jim Malone Cup1,500
200924 February 2009 Drogheda United 0 – 0 (PENS 4 – 3) Dundalk United Park Jim Malone CupUnknown
201018 February 2010 Dundalk 2 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park Jim Malone Cup375
201216 February 2012 Drogheda United 1 – 0 Dundalk United Park Jim Malone CupUnknown
20131 March 2013 Dundalk 0 – 0 (PENS 4 – 5) Drogheda United Oriel Park Jim Malone Cup600
20147 February 2014 Drogheda United 1 – 1 (PENS 5 – 4) Dundalk United Park Jim Malone Cup900
201520 February 2015 Dundalk 2 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park Jim Malone Cup1,195
201619 February 2016 Drogheda United 0 – 2 Dundalk United Park Jim Malone Cup750
201827 January 2018 Dundalk 3 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park Jim Malone Cup750
201925 January 2019 Dundalk 5 – 1 Drogheda United Oriel Park Jim Malone Cup750
202030 January 2020 Dundalk 2 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park Jim Malone Cup750
17 July 2020 Dundalk 1 – 0 Drogheda United Oriel Park Friendly 0
20216 March 2021 Drogheda United 2 – 3 Dundalk United Park Jim Malone Cup0
202211 February 2022 Dundalk 1 – 2 Drogheda United Oriel Park Jim Malone Cup1,300
20233 February 2023 Drogheda United 0 – 0 (PENS 6 – 5) Dundalk United Park Jim Malone Cup1,200
20242 February 2024 Dundalk 1 – 2 Drogheda United Oriel Park Jim Malone Cup2,061

Statistics

As of 1 November 2024
CompetitionGamesDrogheda United winsDrawsDundalk winsDrogheda United goalsDundalk goals
League of Ireland Premier Division 106222757106197
League of Ireland First Division 400408
FAI Cup 135441315
League of Ireland Cup 2788112246
Leinster Senior Cup 95041213
League of Ireland Shield 8017222
Dublin City Cup 52031010
LFA President's Cup 320135
Tyler Cup 110010
Friendlies34171162852
TOTAL2106241107197368

Records

Top scorers

As of 12 July 2024. Includes friendly matches.
#NameGoalsClub(s)
1 Flag of Ireland.svg David McMillan 11 Dundalk (2014–2017, 2020–2022)
2 Flag of Ireland.svg Michael Duffy 9 Dundalk (2017–2021)
Flag of Ireland.svg Patrick Hoban 9 Dundalk (2013–2014, 2018–2023)
4 Flag of Ireland.svg Richie Towell 6 Dundalk (2013–2015)
5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Griffin5 Dundalk (2014), Drogheda United (2016–2017)
6 Flag of Ireland.svg Declan O'Brien 4 Drogheda United (2001–2008, 2012–2014), Dundalk (2009)
Ulster Banner.svg Chris Turner 4 Dundalk (2009)
Flag of Ireland.svg Daryl Horgan 4 Dundalk (2014–2016, 2023–present)
Flag of Ireland.svg Ciaran Kilduff 4 Dundalk (2015–2017)
Flag of Ireland.svg Georgie Kelly 4 Dundalk (2018–2020)

Most appearances

As of 12 July 2024. Includes friendly matches.
#NameGamesClub(s)
1 Flag of Scotland.svg Peter Cherrie 31 Dundalk (2009–2014, 2021–2023, 2024–present)
2 Flag of Ireland.svg Andy Boyle 29 Dundalk (2013–2016, 2019–present)
3 Flag of Ireland.svg Chris Shields 27 Dundalk (2012–2021)
4 Flag of Ireland.svg Dane Massey 26 Dundalk (2013–2020), Drogheda United (2021–2022)
5 Flag of Ireland.svg Patrick Hoban 24 Dundalk (2013–2014, 2018–2023)
6 Flag of Ireland.svg Alan McNally23 Drogheda United (2009–2014)
Flag of Ireland.svg John Mountney 23 Dundalk (2012–2020, 2022–present)
8 Flag of Ireland.svg Ryan Brennan22 Drogheda United (2010, 2012–13, 2022–present)
Flag of Ireland.svg Tiernán Mulvenna22 Dundalk (2006–2010, 2013), Drogheda United (2011–2012, 2015)
10 Flag of Ireland.svg David McMillan 21 Dundalk (2014–2016, 2020–2022)

Other records

As of 6 May 2024
First Dundalk winDundalk 4–3 Drogheda United, Dublin City Cup, 16 August 1963, Oriel Park
First Drogheda winDundalk 1–3 Drogheda United, League of Ireland, 22 November 1964, Oriel Park
Largest Dundalk winDundalk 7–0 Drogheda United, Premier Division, 20 May 2014, Oriel Park
Largest Drogheda winDrogheda United 4–1 Dundalk, Premier Division, 7 March 2014, United Park
Highest scoring matchDrogheda United 2–7 Dundalk, League Cup, 19 September 1982, United Park
Largest home winDundalk 7–0 Drogheda United, Premier Division, 20 May 2014, Oriel Park
Largest away winDrogheda United 0–6 Dundalk, Premier Division, 16 June 2017, United Park
Longest winning streak16 games (Dundalk, 20 February 2015–21 June 2021) (6 years, 4 months, 1 day)
Longest unbeaten streak18 games (Dundalk, 20 May 2014–21 June 2021) (7 years, 1 month, 1 day)
Most goals in a single match (player)4 (Richie Towell, Dundalk 6–0 Drogheda United, Premier Division, 18 September 2015, Oriel Park)
Highest attendance4,500 (Drogheda United 2–1 Dundalk, FAI Cup, 18 January 1996, United Park)
Most yellow cards in a single match10 (Drogheda United 0–0 Dundalk, Premier Division, 16 August 2012, United Park)
Most red cards in a single match3 (Drogheda United 4–1 Dundalk, Premier Division, 7 March 2014, United Park)
Most red cards (player)3 (Eric Foley)
Most frequent venueOriel Park (114 games)

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Dundalk entered the 2017 season as the reigning League Champions from 2016, having won the title for the third year in a row, and having come off a successful Europa League run that saw them become the first Irish club to both win points and win a match in the group stage of European competition. 2017 was Stephen Kenny's fifth season at the club as manager. It was Dundalk's ninth consecutive season in the top tier of Irish football, their 82nd in all, and their 91st in the League of Ireland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2015 Dundalk F.C. season</span> Dundalk 2015 football season

Dundalk entered the 2015 season as the reigning League Champions from 2014, having won the title for the first time since 1995, and were also the League Cup holders. 2015 was Stephen Kenny's third season at the club as manager. It was Dundalk's seventh consecutive season in the top tier of Irish football, their 80th in all, and their 89th in the League of Ireland.

The 2014 League of Ireland Cup Final was the final match of the 2014 League of Ireland Cup, called the EA Sports Cup for sponsorship purposes, a knock-out association football competition contested annually by clubs affiliated with the League of Ireland. It took place on 20 September 2014 at Oriel Park in Dundalk, and was contested by Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers. Dundalk won the match 3–2 to win the competition for the fifth time.

Dundalk entered the 2014 season having finished as runners-up in 2013. 2014 was Stephen Kenny's second season at the club as manager. It was Dundalk's sixth consecutive season in the top tier of Irish football, their 79th in all, and their 88th in the League of Ireland.

Dundalk entered the 2013 season having spent the 2012 season rooted in the relegation play-off spot. The club had been put up for sale, and, with the assistance of a Supporters Trust, it was taken over by local businessmen Andy Connolly and Paul Brown. They subsequently managed to remain in the top-flight by winning a promotion/relegation play-off. With the takeover complete and the club saved, the new owners turned to Stephen Kenny - out of work since being sacked by Shamrock Rovers - to become the new manager ahead of the season. 2013 was Dundalk's fifth consecutive season in the top tier of Irish football, their 78th in all, and their 87th in the League of Ireland.

The 1981 League of Ireland Cup Final was the final match of the 1980–81 League of Ireland Cup, a knock-out association football competition played annually by clubs affiliated with the League of Ireland. It was contested by Dundalk and Galway Rovers, and took place across two legs – with the first leg being played on 1 January 1981 at Terryland Park in Galway, and the second leg being played on 8 January 1981 at Oriel Park in Dundalk. Both legs finished scoreless and Dundalk subsequently won a penalty shoot-out to win the trophy for a second time.

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Dundalk entered the 2022 season having finished in sixth place in the league the previous season and having failed to qualify for European football for the first time since the 2012 season. They were still the League of Ireland Cup holders because, after they had won it in 2019, the competition was not held in 2020 or 2021. 2022 was Dundalk's 14th consecutive season in the top tier of Irish football, their 87th in all, and their 96th in the League of Ireland. The 100th anniversary of the club's entry to the Leinster Senior League and therefore its first match as a senior club passed on 7 October 2022.

Daniel Cleary is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Shamrock Rovers. His previous clubs are Liverpool, Birmingham City, Solihull Moors, Dundalk and St Johnstone.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Dundalk F.C. season</span> Irish football season

Dundalk entered the 2023 season having finished in third place in the league the previous season. 2023 was Dundalk's 15th consecutive season in the top tier of Irish football, their 88th in all, and their 97th in the League of Ireland. The club celebrated the 120th anniversary of its founding in September 2023. They entered the 2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League at the first qualifying round stage in what was their 26th European campaign.

Dundalk entered the 2024 season having finished in fifth place in the league the previous season, which meant that they did not qualify for European competition in 2024–25. Stephen O'Donnell was the club's head coach going into the new term, his third season in charge.

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