Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Drogheda after winning the FAI Cup.Bryan Keane/INPHO FreeVerdict Drogheda United expelled from Conference League after losing appeal The League of Ireland side was previously notified of their expulsion by Uefa. 5.34pm, 16 Jun 2025 Share options DROGHEDA UNITED HAVE been expelled from the Uefa Conference League after losing an appeal with the Court for Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The League of Ireland club submitted an appeal after Uefa notified them that they face expulsion from this season’s Uefa Conference League regarding multi-club ownership for the FAI Cup champions. A statement from Drogheda United reads: “To our supporters, players, staff, volunteers, and the entire Drogheda community, It is with great heartbreak and disbelief that we inform you we have lost our appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. We strongly disagree with this decision, and had hoped and believed that the principles of fairness and common sense would prevail. Advertisement “After months of engagement, constructive dialogue, countless hours of legal preparation, and multiple proposals based on frameworks that have been accepted in the past, we have come up short. Despite genuine and vocal support across the football world, the ruling did not fall in our favour. We are heartbroken by the outcome. “We know that this decision will cause hurt and frustration across our entire community. Not just because of the decision itself, but because we know how much this meant to everyone associated with Drogheda United. We know how hard this team fought to earn a place in European competition. We know how transformational that opportunity would have been, not just financially, but emotionally for our players, our staff, and our community. “We disagree with this decision. We believe it is unjust. Rules should protect opportunity, not prevent it. Especially for community-driven clubs like ours who fight every day to punch above their weight. “Nevertheless, we accept responsibility. And we’re sorry. But while we are saddened, we are also emboldened. “We will not let this setback define us. Instead, we will use it as fuel. Our club has never been handed anything and we’ve earned every inch through grit, resilience, and unity. And we will continue to do so. “We will push for reform so that no other community club finds itself in this position again. All parties can do better. And we will do our part to make sure we all do. We will share more in the coming days. “But for now, our focus turns back to what we can control: the ongoing LOI campaign and our FAI Cup title defense, beginning in July against Crumlin. There is work to be done, on the pitch and off it. We are here. And we are not going anywhere. We will continue to invest in all areas of the club, including plans for a new stadium. We want to be regulars in Europe. “This club is on the rise. Our league is on the rise. And no single outcome will change that. “We fight on. Together.” More to follow… Sinead Farrell Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Drogheda United expelled from Conference League after losing appeal”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Drogheda United expelled from Conference League after losing appeal”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... 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