The Candystripes are in Drogheda this evening (kick off 7.45 pm), knowing they can reduce the lead at the top to just two points.
Time is running out for City as Shamrock Rovers have, on paper, an easier run-in.
Points on the board will at least put pressure on Stephen Bradley’s men.
A point in this game will mean Drogheda United are mathematically safe after a superb season.
Kevin Doherty has pulled off some remarkable results this season. With American investment coming in, they will be celebrating tonight if a positive result is achieved.
With matches running out it has all the makings of a ‘must-win’ contest for the visitors, however Ruaidhri Higgins is well aware that it will be easier said than done.
“They’re a very difficult side to beat and they’ve produced some big results throughout the season,” said Higgins ahead of this evening’s crunch game.
“Kevin and Daire and the staff and players down there deserve huge credit for the job they’re doing; especially as they’re one of the few clubs in the league without a big budget.
“What they do have is a good mix of experience and quality young players, and this will be another tough night for us.
“We have to turn up, we have to go after the game and we have to try to build on an impressive second-half performance against UCD last weekend.”
Drogheda shocked Derry 1-0 in the Brandywell but the other two games have gone the way of the FAI Cup holders.
Ronan Boyce is back from suspension.
Higgins added: “Both Patrick McEleney and Mark Connolly are very close to a return and with no new concerns we’re hopefully in good shape for the run-in.
“We need to just keep going now; stay focused and try to win the game on tonight and not concern ourselves with anything outside of our control.”
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