Drogheda United are set to face Bohemians at Sullivan & Lambe Park on Friday, with the home team desperate to avoid losing for the third time in four games. The Drogs have endured a difficult campaign so far, and find themselves looking over their shoulder as the threat of demotion looms large, currently sitting 6th in Premier Division, 51 pts, 12W-15D-9L from 36 games.

What's at Stake?

The match is a significant one for both teams, with Drogheda United looking to move away from the relegation zone and Bohemians aiming to solidify their position in the top two, 15 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers.

Team News

Drogheda will be without centre-back Andrew Quinn, who is recovering from a muscle injury, as well as left-back Kieran Cruise and right wing-back Owen Lambe, who are hoping to be back in action soon after their own fitness woes. In their absence, expect to see Edwin Agbaje, Leo Burney, James Bolger and Conor Kane form Doherty's backline in front of goalkeeper Luke Dennison.

Recent Form

Drogheda United have lost their last two matches, including a 2-0 defeat against Derry City, and will be looking to turn their form around against Bohemians, who have won their last two matches, including a 2-0 win over St Pat's. The visitors will draw confidence from securing back-to-back clean sheets in their two most recent fixtures.

Drogheda United have scored 38 goals and conceded 38 goals this season, with a recent form of 1W-2D-2L, and will be looking to improve their goal difference against Bohemians. With the match taking place on Friday, Drogheda United will be looking to get back to winning ways and move away from the relegation zone.