Drogheda United return to Premier Division after play-off victory against Wexford Youths

Promotion/Relegation play-off second leg: Drogheda United 3 Wexford Youths 0 (Drogheda win 3-2 on agg). Drogheda United secured a swift return to the Premier Division as Pete Mahon’s side ran out 3-0 winners against Wexford Youths at United Park last night, ensuring a 3-2 aggregate win. 

Wexford Youths set their stall out early on as twice Paul Murphy found Danny Furlong who almost scored — the second effort needed Luke Gallagher to clear off the line.

Drogheda were slow to start but they opened Youths up on 26 minutes and Graham Doyle produced a fine double save to deny first Richie Purdy and then Adam Wixted.