After a fortnight off for the two sides in the mid season break, Dundalk travel south down to Thomond Park as they hope to keep their impressive away record away to Limerick.
Limerick sit 7th in the league on 19 points a point behind Munster rivals Cork City with a game in hand over them.
Dundalk however are flying high near the top and following a big win over St. Pats in Oriel Park that has entered them into the Title race. They could go 6 points behind league leaders St.Pats and 3 behind Champions Sligo Rovers should they get the win.
Limerick have only won 4 games this season compared to the Lilywhites' 10 wins out of the seventeen games both sides played. Dundalk in particular have a great away record with 7 wins from 8 with impressive wins away to Sligo Rovers and St.Pats.
Both sides played an entertaining 2-2 draw earlier in the season in Oriel Park. Limerick had led 2-0 through goals from Bossekotta and Shaun Kelly, however with twenty minutes to go, Dundalk decided they didn't want Limerick leaving with anything and came back to a hard fought 2-2 draw through Massey and Mulvenna.
Team News:
For Limerick Jeffrey Judge and Stephen Bradley are both out due to suspension. Pat Purcell(ankle) and Steven McGann(broken foot) are still out with long term injuries. Both Rory Gaffney and Craig Curran are expected back having recovered from injuries.
Dundalk are missing Stephen O'Donnell and Patrick Hoban through suspensions and are also without the injured duo of John Mountney (Ankle) and Keith Ward (Knee). Stephen McDonnell is doubtful with a knee injury and will be assessed before the game.
Recent form:
Last 6 League Limerick FC: WLDDWW
Last 6 League Dundalk FC: LWLWWW
Referee: Tom Connolly
Verdict: Away win.
Dundalk will need to continue their fine away form to keep up te pace with the leading pack and I expect them to come away with all three points.
By Daniel O'Connell
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