All eyes will be on Oriel Park when Dundalk and Derry City square off against each other in the Premier League round 18. The Lilywhites are stuck at the bottom of the table with only 12 points on their account and, as a result, the bookies see them as underdogs in Friday’s clash. John Mountney is a major doubt after limping off with injury in a 2-0 loss to Galway, with Hayden Muller being ready to step up. Goalkeeper George Shelvey is banned for the match, while all Scott High, Dara Keane, Robbie Mahon, and Ciaran McGuckin remain in the recovery room.

The Candystripes, on the other hand, are eyeing a spot in European competitions. Derry City, though, failed to turn their dominance into victory in a 2-2 draw with Sligo Rovers, which is probably the main reason why away win should be considered this time out. Midfielder Colm Whelan should be the only absentee in the away team.

This match will be played on 31/05/2024
at 20:45