Drogheda United travel to Galway looking to build on Rovers draw

Drogheda United return to action on Friday evening when they travel to Eamonn Deacy Park to face Galway United.

The Boynesiders head west following a scoreless draw at home to league leaders Shamrock Rovers last week.

Rovers came closest to breaking the deadlock in the first half when John O’Sullivan struck the post from close range.

Drogheda created chances after the break, with Oluwa denied by Brendan McGinty before Elicha Ahui Keeley’s header landed on the roof of the net.

Both sides also had opportunities late on. Oluwa beat two challenges before finding Ancelin, whose effort was saved by McGinty, while Ben Mahon fired narrowly wide at the other end.

Shamrock Rovers finished the game with ten players after Pico Lopes was shown a late red card for a challenge on Shane Farrell.

Drogheda will have good memories of their last visit to Eamonn Deacy Park, where Jago Godden scored an injury-time winner on the opening day of the season.

However, Galway claimed the points in the most recent meeting between the sides, winning 3-2 at Sullivan & Lambe Park in April.

Owen Lambe and Ethan O’Brien remain sidelined through injury, while Kieran Cruise & Andrew Quinn are doubtful as they continue their recovery from injuries.

Referee: Daniel Murphy 

Assistants: Fintan Butler, David Connolly 

Fourth Official: Alan Patchell 

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