Dundalk live to fight another day but a rivalry lost would be nothing to revel in for Drogs supporters
Drogheda United fans have been to the brink, and close to it in the recent past too, with their club before. Now is a time for humility, not hatred.
As the 2024 season has unfolded - and it became apparent that both Drogheda United and Dundalk would be the two sides battling it out to avoid the ignominy of relegation from the Premier Division - their November 1 meeting has taken on an ever growing significance.