Where to watch the FAI Cup final

Drogheda United vs Derry City in the FAI Cup Final will be broadcast live on RTE 2 at 3pm on Sunday 10 November.

Best bets

Both teams will score
2 points 11-10 general

Colm Whelan first goalscorer
1 point 6-1 general

FAI Cup Final Predictions

A crowd of around 40,000 is expected at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday when Derry City take on Drogheda United in the FAI Cup final and goals appear to be on the cards.

Franz Pierrot and Douglas James-Taylor, on loan from Walsall, give Drogheda a surprising and fearsome partnership in the League of Ireland.

However, Kevin Doherty’s men conceded 58 goals in the league, comfortably more than any other team. They came from behind to beat Wexford 3-2 in a thriller in the semi-final and, given that Derry is full of attacking quality and the weather conditions will be perfect, we should be in for an exciting encounter.

Derry’s Cup form has served to illustrate just how disappointing their league campaign has been. They beat Saint Patrick’s, Shelbourne and Bohemians without conceding goals and should win if they perform well.

But the Drogs are no fools and have improved as the season has progressed. Colm Whelan was a big loss for the Candystripes during a long spell on the sidelines due to a knee injury, but he is now fit again and looks a good bet at 6-1 to score first.

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