Galway United can go second on their own if they beat UCD tonight at the ICD Bowl (Kick Off – 7.45pm).
United, who have won three games on the bounce, will go into this week's fixture aiming to continue their good run of form against a strong UCD outfit.
The Tribesmen defeated Treaty United 1-0 at the Markets Field last Friday thanks to a Padraic Cunningham header early on in the second half to earn the three points.
This week's opposition, UCD, have been impressive throughout the campaign, in particular the league's joint-top goalscorer Colm Whelan who has ten goals this season. The students overcame Cabinteely 2-1 at Stradbrook last week which leaves Andrew Myler's side in second place on the First Division table, level on points with Treaty United and Galway United in second and third position.
United manager John Caulfield is keen for his team to build on their momentum at the UCD Bowl this Friday.
"UCD are another top team so we will have to be at our best to beat them," Caulfield told the club's media team.
"We have won three games in a row now as well as keeping two clean sheets. The team has gelled a lot better in the last couple of games and we have looked much more solid which is good.
"You need momentum. Winning games can become a habit, the same as losing games. The next game is the most important game, it is the game that matters.
"There is still a long way to go, this league can be ruthless so you have to take it game by game. All we can do is look after ourselves.
When you go to UCD you will need to be on your best form to have any chance of getting a result."
Team News
Francely Lomboto and Ronan Manning remain unavailable due to long-term injuries.
Galway United Goalscorers
Ruairi Keating - 5
Padraic Cunningham - 3
Wilson Waweru - 3
David Hurley – 1
Maurice Nugent – 1
UCD V Galway United
UCD Bowl, 7.45pm
Referee: David Keeler
Assistant 1: Darren Carey
Assistant 2: Conor Fitzgibbon
Fourth Official: Robert Dowling
Last Meeting (First Division)
23 Apr 2021 | Galway United 1-1 UCD
Galway United Goalscorers: Ruairi Keating, Padraic Cunningham
UCD Goalscorers: Colm Whelan, Harvey O'Brien
Preview written by: Tom Byrne
