The UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier match between Dundalk FC and KA Akureyri will take place at Oriel Park on Friday at 12:15 am IST.
The upcoming match between Dundalk FC from Ireland and Knattspyrnufélag Akureyrar from Iceland is scheduled to be held at Oriel Park on Friday at 12:15 AM IST. Recently, the hosts have been struggling with inconsistent player performances, while the visitors have been in excellent form, scoring consistently and winning most of their matches. The encounter is expected to be more straightforward for the visitors, given their peak performance, while the hosts will have to put in a strong effort to secure a much-needed victory.
Dundalk FC’s recent performance has been lackluster, with only 2 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw in their last 5 matches. In their latest game against KA Akureyri, they conceded 3 goals in the first half, but D. Kelly managed to score one for them. The goals by B. Adalsteinsson and S. Hauksson proved costly, and Dundalk couldn’t recover. They now aim to improve their attack and score more goals while shoring up their defense to stop KA’s attackers in the upcoming encounter. The Irish club’s history and dedicated fanbase add to their motivation as they strive to secure a much-needed victory in the League of Ireland Premier Division.
KA Akureyri is in excellent form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches and drawing the latest one. They comfortably won the first leg against Dundalk 3-1, with B. Adalsteinsson and S. Hauksson shining. Their attacking performance has been impressive, scoring consistently in every game. The team aims to maintain this momentum in the upcoming match against Dundalk, as they seek another victory. Dundalk will need to be cautious of KA Akureyri’s strong attacking abilities, as they pose a significant threat. With their sights set on success, KA Akureyri is determined to secure a favorable outcome in the second leg and continue their winning streak.
Dundalk FC probable starting lineup: Shepperd, Davies, Leahy, Boyle, Muller, Lewis, Sloggett, Yli-Kokko, Malley, Hoban, O’Kane
KA Akureyri probable starting lineup: Auounsson, Brkovic, Arnason, Porisson, Rodri, Hafsteinsson, Stefansson, Hauksson, Aoalsteinsson, Steingrimsson, Sigurgeirsson
Dundalk FC
Opponents | Score |
KA Akureyri | 1-3 (L) |
Shamrock Rovers | 1-0 (W) |
Magpies | 3-1 (W) |
Magpies | 0-0 (D) |
Bohemians | 2-3 (L) |
KA Akureyri
Opponents | Score |
Kopavogur | 1-1 (D) |
Dundalk | 3-1 (W) |
Keflavik | 4-3 (W) |
Connahs Q. | 2-0 (W) |
Connahs Q. | 2-0 (W) |
Opponents | Score |
KA Akureyri beat Dundalk | 1-3 |
The UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier match between Dundalk FC and KA Akureyri will take place at Oriel Park on Friday at 12:15 am IST.
Dundalk FC vs KA Akureyri | Key Details |
Date | August 4 |
Venue | Oriel Park |
Kickoff time in Ireland | 7:45 pm (Thursday) |
Kickoff time in Iceland | 6:45 pm (Thursday) |
Kickoff time in India | 12:15 am (Friday) |
Football fans in Ireland and United Kingdom can catch the live action via LOITV.
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