The annual Malone Cup fixture between Dundalk and Drogheda United takes place on Friday night at Oriel Park. This year's match carries extra significance as Drogheda United, FAI Cup champions, aim for a four-in-a-row against Dundalk, who have undergone significant changes under new manager Ciaran Kilduff. Tickets are available for purchase online and at the turnstiles.
Dundalk and Drogheda United won’t face each other in league action this year, after the Lilywhites’ relegation to the First Division.
So there will be more interest than ever in Friday night’s Malone Cup between the two County Louth rivals.FAI Cup winners Drogheda United are aiming for four-in-a-row against new Dundalk manager Ciaran Kilduff’s much-changed side.Can I watch it? Unfortunately the match will not be televised. Nor will it be streamed on LOITV, with next week’s President’s Cup pencilled in as the first live fixture.
How can I see it? Tickets for the game are €15 and €8 , and €10 and €5 . They are on general sale, and cash and cards will be accepted at the turnstiles. According to the Dundalk website, the club are encouraging supporters to buy online as they pilot their new system to go cashless.What they say Ciaran Kilduff : “Obviously, it’s not ultra-competitive in terms of result, but it’s also more than a friendly. You can kick-start your season with a good performance, as I did that year.
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