In this week 8 match, on Fri Apr 1st, Dundalk will play host to UCD in a Premier Division match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 5 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. In their last match, Dundalk recorded a 0-1 loss against Drogheda United. Dean Williams struck first for Drogheda United in the 49th minute on a penalty kick, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else In the end, Dundalk couldn’t muster any offence and Drogheda United ran away with the shutout win. Dundalk is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches, while uCD is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Bohemians. Omochere struck first for Bohemians in the 6th minute, then Sam Todd tied it up for UCD in the 68th minute earning them at least the one point. UCD looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 7 points in their last 10 matches.
This will be the first match for these two teams against eachother this season.
Todd has been the most effective weapon for UCD lately. The Irish defender has netted two goals in his last 5 matches. Dundalk’s top weapon lately has been Steven Bradley, who has 2 goals in the last five matches.