Kenny Shiels hoping Derry City can halt Dundalk

Kenny Shiels wants the Brandywell rocking this evening as he hopes to bring the home crowd some overdue “satisfaction” and book Derry City’s place in the FAI Cup final against Cork City at the Aviva Stadium on November 6.

Cup holders and league champions Dundalk stand in Derry’s way, but after the Candystripes’ rousing recovery from 2-0 down at Oriel Park on Sunday to force tonight’s semi-final replay, manager Shiels is confident his side can do it — and win for the first time at home in six games.

He said: “I feel for the supporters, who’ve had to travel this last while to get some pleasure and some satisfaction in what they see.