League of Ireland: In-form Waterford face tough test on the road

Waterford’s streak is a far cry from May when former QPR and Millwall midfielder Marc Bircham took over a side anchored to the bottom of the table

Phoenix Patterson, right, and Cian Kyle Ferguson of Waterford: Hoping to continue their good form. Picture: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

The Premier Division’s in-form team Waterford face a tough test to extend their winning run to six matches when they travel to St Patrick’s Athletic in Friday night’s sole top-flight fixture (7.45pm).

Stephen O’Donnell’s side have to win to join Shamrock Rovers at the top of the table but are aware they’re facing a side who cut Bohemians down from their European high with a 1-0 victory last weekend.