Derry face Drogheda United in FAI Cup

Derry City will travel to First Division title chasers Drogheda United, in the Extra.ie FAI Cup second round.
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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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In 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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