Dundalk safely through to next round of Conference League

Dundalk players after the UEFA Europa Conference League first qualifying round second leg match against Newtown. Picture: Gareth Everett/Sportsfile

Michael Duffy’s second half strike ensured Dundalk earned a safe passage through to the second qualifying round of the Europa Conference League as they beat Newtown 1-0.

Heading to Wales with a comfortable 4-0 advantage from the first leg, there was little doubt that the Co Louth side would progress but they ensured there was to be no dramatics at the Park Hall Stadium.