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- Thursday March 12th, 2026 @ 16:00
Match Bulletin: Saints V Drogs (13/03/26)
The Saints will begin a huge St Patrick's Weekend home double header by hosting Drogheda United on Friday evening.
Having won against Dundalk FC, Galway United and Shelbourne, Stephen Kenny's side will be looking to make it four League victories in a row.
With away supporters banned from Friday's match due to FAI disciplinary sanctions, a huge home crowd is expected in Inchicore to cheer on The Saints, with all four sides of Richmond Park set to be filled with St Patrick's Athletic supporters.
St Pat's come into this weekend 2nd in the table, three points behind leaders Bohemians.
Pat's will be back at home on Monday evening for the visit of Derry City.
MATCH DETAILS
MATCH STATS
The matches between these sides were very tight in 2025, three of the four League meetings ended 0-0, including both matches at Richmond Park.
The last clash of 2025 saw Luke Turner's injury time goal seal a big 1-0 victory for St Pat's in Drogheda.
Saints fans will also have fond memories of a 4-1 League victory against Drogheda at Richmond in September 2024.
This will be the 138th LOI meeting of these clubs with St Pat's having the upper hand in the tale of the tape.
A number of former St Pat's players now ply their trade for The Drogs, with Conor Keeley, Brandon Kavanagh, Conor Kane, Mark Doyle, Ryan Brennan and Dare Kareem all ex Saints.
In terms of player stats, goalkeeper Joseph Anang made his 100th appearance for the club in the win at Tolka Park. The Ghana international has kept 44 clean sheets across his 2 spells.
If Anto Breslin features tomorrow night, it will be his 150th appearance for the club.
PRE-MATCH INTERVIEWS
Manager Stephen Kenny and midfielder Barry Baggley both spoke to Jamie Moore this week, you watch both interviews in full on our Youtube.
TEAM-NEWS
Simon Power (knee), Zack Elbouzedi (hamstring) and Chris Forrester (toe) are all unavailable.
TICKETS / TV / LOITV / RADIO
A home crowd of over 4,500 is expected at Richmond Park on Friday evening, tickets remain on sale via our website and they'll also be available from the stadium on match night.
Kick-off is at 7.45pm, Oisin Langan and former Saint Colin Hawkins will be in the LOITV commentary box, while Off The Ball will have live radio commentary on Newstalk with their show starting at 7pm with Phil Egan and Richie Towell on duty.
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