Bragging rights at stake as Dundalk bid to quieten noisy neighbours

With Dundalk six points clear at the top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, it’s hard to believe that, back in March, Stephen Kenny’s team lost their opening game in the campaign 4-1 to neighbours Drogheda United.

The Lilywhites return to United Park tonight (kick-off 8pm, live on Setanta Ireland) for the latest edition of the Louth derby, with Drogheda in the mood to spring another surprise after thumping UCD 4-0 last week in veteran manager Damien Richardson’s first game in charge.

But it’s Dundalk who really go into the game with the wind at their backs, having beaten Cork City 2-1 at the death in last week’s top of the table clash at Turner’s Cross.