Second-Half Surge Seals Victory for Shelbourne

Shelbourne mounted a second-half comeback to defeat Drogheda United 2-1 in Premier Division action. Goals from Sam Bone and Harry Wood overturned Brandon Kavanagh’s early opener for the hosts.

Match Recap

Brandon Kavanagh put Drogheda United ahead in the 5th minute. However, Shelbourne responded strongly in the second half. Sam Bone equalized shortly after the restart, and Harry Wood converted a penalty to secure the win for Joey O’Brien’s side.

The match took place against a backdrop of recent off-field issues for Drogheda United, including boardroom discussions and sanctions related to a flare incident at a previous match.

Key Moments

• 5th Minute: Brandon Kavanagh scores for Drogheda United.
• Second Half: Double substitution for Shelbourne sparks a turnaround.
• Shortly After Half-Time: Sam Bone equalizes for Shelbourne.
• 60th Minute: Harry Wood scores from the penalty spot, giving Shelbourne the lead.

Managerial Update

Shelbourne are currently managed by Joey O’Brien, who took over on a permanent basis in July 2025 after serving as interim head coach. He had previously been assistant manager at the club since 2021.

Team Lineups

Drogheda United

Luke Dennison; James Bolger, Conor Keeley, Andrew Quinn; Edwin Agbaje (Jason Bucknor, 80), Ethan O’Brien (Ryan Brennan, 69), Shane Farrell (Jago Godden, 69), Conor Kane (Kieran Cruise, 80); Brandon Kavanagh; Thomas Oluwa (Dare Kareem, 63), Mark Doyle.

Shelbourne

Wessel Speel; Milen Mbeng (Sean Gannon, 36), Sam Bone, Kameron Ledwidge, James Norris (Rodrigo Freitas, 46); Evan Caffrey (Daniel Kelly, 46), Kerr McInroy; Ali Coote (JJ Lunney, 56), Harry Wood, Will Jarvis (James Roche, 69); Sean Boyd.

Referee

Robert Harvey

FAQ

• Who scored the goals for Shelbourne? Sam Bone and Harry Wood.
• Who is the current manager of Shelbourne? Joey O’Brien.
• What was the final score? Drogheda United 1 – 2 Shelbourne.