FAI Cup Previews
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This weekend is FAI Cup weekend with 16 games down for decider, 12 games go ahead tonight. All match previews are now available.
Drogheda United -v- UCD
An all Premier Division clash takes place in Hunky Dorys Park as theses sides meet for the fourth time this season.
UCD have won the three previous meetings in the Airtricity League and Leinster Senior Cup without conceding a goal.
Drogheda are missing Jamie Harris, Darragh McNamara, Robbie Martin and Damien Brennan. Paul Crowley is suspended. Andy Boyle returns for UCD following U-19 international duty in the Ukraine with the Republic of Ireland. Paul Corry (dead leg) is a doubt for the game.
Referee: D Tomney
Extratime Prediction: UCD to win 2-0.
Cork City Foras Co-op -v- Bluebell United
Cathal Lordan is Cork City’s only injury problem as they look to progress past Leinster Senior League Bluebell United.
City boss Tommy Dunne is looking forward to the game. “We’re looking forward to the game,” the Dubliner said. “The Cup always brings a little bit of spice to it and we’re hoping to get a good, positive result. Bluebell are second in the Leinster Senior League so they will be a really tough team to play against.
“They have some big, strong players and a few players that are experienced at that level so it will be a difficult game for us. For them coming to Cork and playing Cork City at Turner’s Cross is a nice game. They will be well up for it, so we’ll have to match their enthusiasm, will and desire from the very start.
Referee: A Kelly
Extratime Prediction: 3-1 to Cork City.
Galway United -v- Malahide United
Terryland Park see’s Leinster Senior League side Malahide United look to take the scalp of Premier Division Galway United
Barry Ryan and Rhys Meynell return from suspension for Sean Connor’s men. Having returned from U-19 international duty in the Ukraine, Karl Sheppard is in contention once again. Sheppard has five league goals to his name already this season.
Referee: P Sutton
Extratime Prediction: 3-0 to Galway.
Limerick -v- Tolka Rovers
Limerick welcome Tolka Rovers to Jackman Park this Friday evening.
Limerick are currently third in the Airtricity First Division but have failed to win in their last two games.
Declan Cahill and Jeffrey Judge's suspensions ruled them out of the clash.
Referee: K. Callanan
Extratime Prediction: Limerick to win 1-0.
Drogheda United -v- UCD
An all Premier Division clash takes place in Hunky Dorys Park as theses sides meet for the fourth time this season.
UCD have won the three previous meetings in the Airtricity League and Leinster Senior Cup without conceding a goal.
Drogheda are missing Jamie Harris, Darragh McNamara, Robbie Martin and Damien Brennan. Paul Crowley is suspended. Andy Boyle returns for UCD following U-19 international duty in the Ukraine with the Republic of Ireland. Paul Corry (dead leg) is a doubt for the game.
Referee: D Tomney
Extratime Prediction: UCD to win 2-0.
Cork City Foras Co-op -v- Bluebell United
Cathal Lordan is Cork City’s only injury problem as they look to progress past Leinster Senior League Bluebell United.
City boss Tommy Dunne is looking forward to the game. “We’re looking forward to the game,” the Dubliner said. “The Cup always brings a little bit of spice to it and we’re hoping to get a good, positive result. Bluebell are second in the Leinster Senior League so they will be a really tough team to play against.
“They have some big, strong players and a few players that are experienced at that level so it will be a difficult game for us. For them coming to Cork and playing Cork City at Turner’s Cross is a nice game. They will be well up for it, so we’ll have to match their enthusiasm, will and desire from the very start.
Referee: A Kelly
Extratime Prediction: 3-1 to Cork City.
Galway United -v- Malahide United
Terryland Park see’s Leinster Senior League side Malahide United look to take the scalp of Premier Division Galway United
Barry Ryan and Rhys Meynell return from suspension for Sean Connor’s men. Having returned from U-19 international duty in the Ukraine, Karl Sheppard is in contention once again. Sheppard has five league goals to his name already this season.
Referee: P Sutton
Extratime Prediction: 3-0 to Galway.
Limerick -v- Tolka Rovers
Limerick welcome Tolka Rovers to Jackman Park this Friday evening.
Limerick are currently third in the Airtricity First Division but have failed to win in their last two games.
Declan Cahill and Jeffrey Judge's suspensions ruled them out of the clash.
Referee: K. Callanan
Extratime Prediction: Limerick to win 1-0.
