Bohemians will aim to continue their impressive recent form when they welcome Drogheda United to Dalymount Park on Friday evening. The Gypsies have won four of their last five league games, a run that has solidified their third-place position in the Premier Division table with 53 points from 30 matches.
Their latest victory was a dramatic 3-2 comeback away to Galway United last Friday. Colm Whelan scored twice, including an 89th-minute winner, after Ross Tierney had earlier equalised. That result extended their unbeaten run to five matches, a sequence that includes a 3-0 win over Sligo Rovers and a 5-3 victory against Derry City at home.
Head-to-head dominance
Recent history strongly favours Bohemians in this fixture. They have not lost to Drogheda United in their last four meetings, winning the most recent encounter 2-0 away at Head in the Game Park in July. A 2-1 home win in May further demonstrates their recent edge over the Louth side.
Drogheda United arrive in Dublin 9th in the table but with momentum of their own, having secured back-to-back wins against Shelbourne and Sligo Rovers. Their 2-1 victory at Tolka Park last Monday showed they can be a threat on the road.
Team selection
Manager Alan Reynolds is expected to keep faith with a similar side to the one that started against Galway. The 4-2-3-1 formation featured Paddy Walters in goal behind a back four of Dan Power, Patrick Hickey, Cian Byrne and Sam Mullen. The midfield axis of Dawson Devoy and Jordan Flores provides the platform for attackers Connor Parsons, Ross Tierney, Harry Vaughan and striker Dara James-Taylor.
With leaders St Patrick's Athletic just three points ahead, every match is vital in the title race. A win on Friday would keep the pressure firmly on at the top. The full run-in, including this key fixture, is listed on our fixtures schedule. Bohemians' strong home form, which has seen them score twelve goals in their last three Dalymount outings, will give them confidence. The match kicks off at 19:00 UTC on September 18.
