Dundalk FC “have to be ready” against Bohs, believes boss Kilduff
Preview: Bohemian FC v Dundalk FC
Dundalk FC continue their recent good form as they take on Bohemians in a crucial SSE Airtricity League Men’s Premier Division clash at Dalymount Park tonight. Kick-off is at 8.00PM.
The Lilywhites travel to Phibsborough buoyed by their victory over Galway United at Turner's Cross in Cork in their last outing, while Bohs will be aiming to respond after suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat away to Derry City.
Recent meetings
Bohemians have had the upper hand in the most recent meetings between the sides. The teams shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at Dalymount Park in March before Bohs claimed a 3-1 victory at Oriel Park in May.
Ciarán Kilduff
Dundalk FC manager Ciarán Kilduff believes his side are facing one of the league's strongest teams in a third-place versus fourth-place tie and has warned that his side must be at their best to earn three points.
He said: "Bohs themselves, they're a team up the top end of the table for a reason. They're more than capable of beating anyone on any given night, so we'll have to be ready.
"Look at the talent that they have. Look at the quality of players they had to bring on that night as well. They're a top team. We know that.
"Whether we're in a race for Europe, whether we're in a survival fight, whether we're in a race for the title, it doesn't really matter.
"We're in a big game here, third v fourth, live on the telly. So it's a huge opportunity for us to go and make a good account of ourselves.
"But Bohs are a top, top team with top, top players. They probably got caught up in Derry the other night, but we got caught in Inchicore ourselves at the start of the year.
Injury news
In injury news, both Gbemi Arubi and Mayowa Animasahun have returned to training and are in contention for the Lilywhites
Harvey Warren remains sidelined and is expected to be unavailable for another three to four weeks, while Conor Kearns and Norman Garbett continue their rehabilitation programmes.
Conor O'Keeffe has been dealing with a calf problem in recent weeks but has made good progress and is hopeful of returning to full training within the next 10 days.