Derry face Drogheda United in FAI Cup
The Drogs, currently sit in second spot, three points behind leaders Cabinteely, have picked up four points since the restart of the 2020 season.
The Candy Stripes were taken to a replay when the sides last met in the competition some four years ago.
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Hide AdIn their first clash at the Brandywell, Aaron McEneff's penalty saved Derry's blushes, after United had taken a shock first half lead thanks to Sam O'Connor's goal.
However goals from Rory Patterson - who missed a penalty in the first meeting - and Josh Daniels gave the visitors a narrow 2-1 win at United Park and booked their place in the third round, in 2016.
FAI Cup second round draw: UCD v Sligo Rovers; Bray Wanderers v Finn Harps; Bohemians v Cabinteely; Shamrock Rovers v Cork City; Drogheda United v Derry City; Athlone Town v Wexford; Cobh Ramblers v Dundalk and Galway United v Shelbourne. All last 16 ties are to be played weekend August 30th.
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