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Before the League programme got underway, Dundalk were defeated by St Patrick's Athletic in the fourth round of the Leinster Senior Cup. [2] The 33 round League programme commenced on 7 March 2014, and they were surprisingly beaten 4–1 away to Drogheda United on the opening night. [3]
Drogheda United: 2–1: Dundalk : Drogheda: 13:00: Pierrot 55' Barr 74 ' Cann 90' Report: Jamie Gullan 79' George Shelvey 90 ' Stadium: Weavers Park Attendance: 2,339
Drogheda United Shamrock Rovers St Patrick's Athletic: Matches played: 180: Goals scored: 408 (2.27 per match) Top goalscorer: Patrick Hoban Pádraig Amond 14 goals each: Biggest home win: Drogheda United 7–0 Sligo Rovers (23 August 2024) Biggest away win: Dundalk 0–5 Sligo Rovers (4 March 2024) Highest scoring: Drogheda United 7–0 Sligo ...
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.
They reached the semi-final of the FAI Cup and were defeated 1–0 away to 'Louth Derby' rivals, Drogheda United, in a tempestuous game - referee Anthony Buttimer sent off two Dundalk players inside half an hour, and Drogheda took the lead from the penalty spot after the second red card. But the nine men of Dundalk prevented Drogheda scoring again.
In Round 22 away to Drogheda United, Pat Hoban scored his 143rd and 144th goals for the club to take him past Joey Donnelly's record of 142 set in 1946. [2] He ended the season with 15 goals, to reach a total of 150 goals for the club.
Most derbies in the league occur due to close geographical proximity, with a number of clubs based in Dublin. However, there are also many rivalries between other city clubs outside the capital such as Cork City vs Limerick and Drogheda United vs Dundalk. These clubs also maintain rivalries with the Dublin-based clubs.
Dundalk defeated Shamrock Rovers 3–2 in the final on 20 September. [1] [2] [3] First round ... Drogheda United: Pearse Park: 19:45: Dempsey 40' Report: O'Neill 89 ...