UCD seal top-flight return and condemn Drogheda United to life in the First Division

Drogheda had taken the lead through Mark Doyle but a brace from Ciaran Behan ensured the impressive Students would go up in their place.

The UCD team celebrates after their victory.

Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 - 19:36

Darryl Geraghty

Promotion/Relegation play-off: UCD 2 Drogheda United 1

UCD returned to the promised land of the Premier Division for the first time since 2023 as they upset the odds and overcame Drogheda United in a thrilling promotion / relegation playoff in front of a bumper crowd of 3,212 at Tallaght Stadium.

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