LOI: Dundalk ready for Derry test, insists Kenny

While many could have anticipated that Dundalk would make up one half of an early top-of-the-table clash, far fewer would have predicted that their opponents would be Derry City.

But, having lost on the opening night to Finn Harps, the Candystripes have now racked up four successive victories to share top spot on points with the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division champions, as the two sides prepare to meet in front of the live RTÉ Two cameras at Oriel Park this evening.

Last week Dundalk bounced back in style from their defeat to Cork City two weeks ago with a resounding 4-0 win over St Patricks’ Athletic at Richmond Park, to give manager Stephen Kenny renewed confidence for the visit of the Candystripes.