The Lilywhites are occupying fifth spot in the Irish top flight standings, having collected 35 points from 22 games, while the visitors are up in the third place, leading by three points.
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Dundalk will host St. Patrick’s Athletic in a League of Ireland Premier Division fixture at Oriel Park on Monday night. Both sides are heading into the match on the back of victories on Friday, with the hosts getting the better of Drogheda United 2-1, while St Patrick’s edged past Shelbourne. The Lilywhites are occupying fifth spot in the Irish top flight standings, having collected 35 points from 22 games, while the visitors are up in the third place, separated by three points.
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Dundalk came from behind to secure their tenth league-win of the season against Drogheda last time out thanks to Patrick Hoban’s late double. The result extended their winning run to three games, scoring eight goals and conceding just three in the process. Meanwhile, the Railwaymen are undefeated in their last five league-fixture at Oriel Park, winning three matches in the period. Dundalk have taken 18 points from their ten home league fixtures this season.
St Patrick’s, on the other hand, have pocketed 16 points from their 11 league-games on the road this season. Moreover, the Saints have won five of their last eight away-games in the top flight. Supersaints and Pats secured their 12 league-win of the season against Shelbourne last time out thanks to Jake Mulraney’s lone goal in the second half. St. Patrick’s have now won five of their last six outings, taking their points tally to 38 from 22 league-matches, just five points adrift of leaders Shamrock Rovers. Earlier this season, the Saints secured a 2-1 win over Dundalk at Richmond Park, despite being reduced to 10 men early in the second half, thanks to Conor Carty’s late winner.
Dundalk probable starting lineup: Shepperd, Annesley, Davies, Boyle, McCourt, Sloggett, O’Kane, Malley, Tulloch, Martin, Hoban
St. Patrick’s Athletic probable starting lineup: Lyness, Curtis, Brockbank, Lewis, Breslin, McCormack, Lennon, Murphy, Forrester, Carty, Mulraney
Dundalk
| Opponents | Score |
| Drogheda | 1-2 (W) |
| Cork City | 1-2 (W) |
| UC Dublin | 4-1 (W) |
| Shamrock Rovers | 2-0 (L) |
| St Patrick’s | 2-1 (L) |
St Patrick’s
| Opponents | Score |
| Shelbourne | 1-0 (W) |
| Drogheda | 2-1 (L) |
| Derry City | 4-1 (W) |
| UC Dublin | 1-3 (W) |
| Dundalk | 2-1 (W) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| St. Patrick’s beat Dundalk | 2-1 |
| Dundalk beat St Patrick’s | 5-0 |
| St Patrick’s beat Dundalk | 1-2 |
| St Patrick’s draw Dundalk | 1-1 |
| Dundalk beat St Patrick’s | 1-0 |
The League of Ireland premier Division fixture between Dundalk and St Patrick’s will take place at Oriel Park on Tuesday at 12:15 am IST.
| Dundalk vs St Patrick’s | Key details |
| Date | June 26 (UK) |
| Venue | Oriel Park |
| Kickoff time in UK | 7:45 pm (Monday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:15 am (Tuesday) |
Football fans in UK can catch the live action via LOITV.
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