Premier Division · Matchday 1: Drogheda United beat Galway United 1-0. The match was played on Friday, 6 February 2026 at Eamonn Deacy Park (Galway); refereed by O. Moran.
J. Godden 90' (Drogheda United)
After a 0-0 first half, the game finished 0-1.
Galway United held 52% of possession against 48%, attempting 16 shots to Drogheda United's 8.
Shots on target read 3-3 and corners 4-7.
Substitutes: H. Cunha, J. Thiam, C. McCormack, E. McCarthy, A. Piesold, N. Fleuriau Chateau, M. Wolfe, K. Twardek, C. Barratt
Coach: John Caulfield
Substitutes: F. Talley, J. Godden, J. Bucknor, D. Kareem, J. Bolger, R. Brennan, W. Davis, B. Bosakani, K. Cruise
Coach: Kevin Doherty
Wasiri Ola Williams (Galway United) — named player of the match with a 7.7 rating.