Statement - Dundalk FC v Drogheda United FC
Following the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division fixture between Dundalk FC and Drogheda United FC on Friday, 20 February 2026, during which a significant number of pyrotechnic devices were ignited and thrown resulting in an injury to a minor and substantial damage to Oriel Park, an Independent Disciplinary Committee of the FAI has imposed the following sanctions on Drogheda United FC:
- A fine of €15,000;
- A ban on Drogheda United FC supporters attending the Club’s next four away fixtures; and
- A ban on Drogheda United FC supporters attending all fixtures at Oriel Park for the remainder of the 2026 season.
The League of Ireland and the Football Association of Ireland wish to remind all supporters that the possession, use or throwing of pyrotechnics inside grounds is strictly prohibited at all League of Ireland fixtures. Such conduct presents a serious and unacceptable risk to public safety, causes damage to facilities and will continue to result in disciplinary action.
