Finn Harps travel to Dundalk tonight and Ollie Horgan is hoping that Finn Harps can get a much needed result from the game.
After Sunday’s defeat to Derry City, in which they suffered a heartbreaking 94th minute loss to their bitter rivals, Harps are now without a win in their last 10 games.
The 2-1 defeat to Derry at Finn Park was made even worse by the other game on Sunday, in which UCD defeated Sligo Rovers 2-0 at the Showgrounds.
That result moves The Students level on points with Finn Harps, but the Donegal men have a better goal difference by 9.
And it doesn’t get much easier as Horgan’s men travel to Oriel Park, where they have only won once at in the last 15 years, with Adam Foley’s brace at the start of last season giving them a 2-1 win.
Horgan said: “The result on Sunday night was tough to take but we can’t dwell on that. Every game from now to the end of the season is vital.
“Oriel Park has not been a happy hunting ground during my time in charge but we need to hope we can pull out a result because at present it’s only goal difference keeping us off the foot of the table.”
After having a brilliant run before the mid season break, picking up 23 from a possible 30 points, a couple of poor results means Dundalk have fallen back down to third following Derry’s win at the weekend.
The Lilywhites however are unbeaten at home this season, with nine wins and two draws which both came against the top two.
Horgan added: “Dundalk have been very impressive this season, especially defensively. Their home record since supporters returned is savage and they’ll be looking to continue that form and keep the pressure on Shamrock Rovers at the top of the division.”
In team news, David Webster misses out through injury while Regan Donelon, Barry McNamee, Ryan Connolly and Eric McWoods are doubts.
Kick-off at Oriel Park is 7:45pm and the game can be watched on loitv.ie.
