In this week 9 match on Apr 8th, Dundalk and St Patrick’s will play a match in Dublin in a Premier Division match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 6 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. St Patrick’s is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Drogheda United. Dayle Rooney struck first for Drogheda United in the 18th minute, but Darragh Burns got the equalizer for St Patrick’s in the 76th minute earning St Patrick’s at least a draw. St Patrick’s is looking for direction having 4 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 5th placed Dundalk, recorded a 2-0 shutout win against UCD. Daniel Kelly scored the first goal for Dundalk in the 16th minute, then Hoban added another in the 48th minute In the end, UCD couldn’t muster any offence and Dundalk ran away with the shutout win. Dundalk is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season, so it will be interesting how the match turns out. Last season St Patrick’s won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Hoban has been the most prolific scorer on Dundalk in the last five matches with two goals. Eoin Doyle has been the most prolific scorer on St Patrick’s in his last 5 matches with two goals.