Match Preview: Dundalk v Sligo Rovers

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Dundalk return to Oriel Park on Monday evening to face Sligo Rovers (Kick-Off 7.45) as they look to build on Friday night’s impressive victory over Waterford FC.

With another important game arriving quickly, Dundalk will now aim to carry their momentum into what promises to be another demanding test.

Speaking ahead of the game, manager Ciarán Kilduff said:

“We feel like we made a really good account of ourselves against Waterford, although of course the night was marred by the injury to Conor Kearns. As a team, and myself personally, we’ve been in a lot of contact with him. He is getting great care, but it was a substantial injury and he will undergo surgery. There will be an extensive lay-off and rehabilitation period needed for Conor. He has already played a big role in the club in his time here and everyone around the club wishes him well. He will have the full support of the entire club.”

“The Sligo game will be a really tough one. These three-game weeks can be taxing, but we hope to rally around each other and put in another good performance. Confidence is building, there is competition for places, and we’re hoping for a huge turnout with it being the St Patrick’s Day period.”

“We expect to see a lot of support out and we want to make sure we give them something to get behind, like we have done in the opening two games at Oriel Park. Hopefully we can make it another special night.”

“We are looking forward to it, but we know it will be a really tough game against a side who have picked up some good points themselves. They will come here looking to make a good account of themselves and cause us as many problems as they can, so we will have to be at our best and we will do everything to make sure that we are.”

The Match is sponsored by the DFC Trust.

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