Dundalk came from behind to score three goals and keep pace at the top of the league, with goals from Patrick Hoban, Robbie Benson, and Paul Doyle in the second half delivering the Lilywhites a confidence-boosting win that set the standard for how they will perform in the second half of the season. Bohemians took the lead thanks to a Ciaran Kelly strike, but Dundalk pushed into another gear after the break, which the visitors couldn't handle.

Five added minutes here at Oriel.

Ryan Cassidy is booked for Bohemians.

Coote is booked for a foul on Ward.

Patrick Hoban leaves to a standing ovation as David McMillan comes on

It doesn't matter how they happen but they do! Paul Doyle with a snapshot very similar to that of his effort in UCD and it takes a wicked deflection and in. Dundalk 3-1 now up in Oriel.

Twardek is on for Liam Burt, the talented midfielder is a welcome option to Keith Ward.

Six years to the day since he scored his first goal for Dundalk Benson has a tap-in after an unselfish lay-off from Daniel Kelly from a superb Keith Ward pass

GOAL! Ward, Kelly, Benson! Keith Ward with the pass of the night feeds Daniel Kelly who looks up and with the clever pass feeds Robbie Benson to slot the ball home from close range.

Tonight's attendance: 2748

Paul Doyle is on for his 125th career appearance. His Premier Division debut came against Bohs three years ago when Keith Long’s side won 2-0 at the UCD Bowl on February 22nd 2019. The goalscorers on the night were Danny Mandroiu and Dinny Corcoran.

Double change for Dundalk: Keith Ward on for Bradley and Paul Doyle on for Adams.

Sloggett is booked for a foul on Omochere.

Liam Burt with another snapshot from outside the area but is well saved by Sheppard.

It looked as if Hoban had broken free but he was just offside.

CHANCE: A fantastic cross is sent in and Hoban with a glancing header that just goes wide of the far post.

GOAL! Robbie Benson lays the ball off to Hoban and he smashes it past Talbot to draw things level, game on here.

We are back underway at Oriel, no changes from either side.

CHANCE: Hoban collects the ball on the edge of the area and his low effort well close was well covered by Talbot.

Daniel Kelly breaks free and tries to hook it over the keeper and on the second ball, Joe Adams's chip goes well over the bar.

CHANCE: Daniel Kelly collects the ball inside the area and his snap shot on the turn strikes the side netting.

A free-kick from Joe Adams sees it swung into the area, but it fails to clear the first man and Bohemians are on the attack that breaks down.

SAVE: What a save from James Talbot as Robbie Benson lets one fly from 35 yards and he has to tip it over the bar.

The former Dundalk midfielder tries to come back to haunt his old club but his low effort from close range was well saved by Sheppard.

Dundalk continues to press with Robbie Benson and Daniel Kelly pushing high but that final pass is just not paying off for them.

Bradley looks to try and take Dundalk back into this game but his shot from his left, the type he became famous for at the beginning of this season was blocked down.

Dundalk had only conceded the first-half goals so far this season before Kelly's opener - Joe Thomson's opener for Derry City in the 2-2 draw on the opening day and Jordan Flores and Promise Omochere's goals for Bohs in the 2-2 draw the week after.

GOAL! Ciaran Kelly slams the ball home from close range as the corner which was played short was not picked up by a Dundalk player and Kelly was on hand to turn it home.

CHANCE: A great opportunity for Bohemians as Burt receives an excellent pass from Omochere and Sheppard does really well to push it around the post.

Burt with a low effort outside the area that is blocked down but his trickery is causing Dundalk issues as he skips past the home players with ease.

Levingston with a low effort from outside the area but Sheppard does well to get down to save.

CHANCE: Mark Connolly from the corner latches onto the ball at the near post with a half volley that flashes across the face of the goal but just goes wide.

Dundalk has started very brightly here and Joe Adams earns Dundalk a corner following some clever link-up play.

We are underway at Oriel Park, Dundalk pushing already for an early opener to start the game as bright as possible.

The teams are out on the pitch we will be underway soon at Oriel, the sides have switched sides looks like Dundalk will be shooting towards the 'home end' for the first half as NOT per tradition. Mind games already from Keith Long and the away side.

Tonight is Long’s 30th time managing against Dundalk. His record so far is won 6, drawn 5 and lost 18 with 25 goals for and 54 against.

Tonight will be Stephen O’Donnell’s 10th time facing off against Keith Long. There has been nothing between the two former Dundalk title winners so far with 3 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats apiece.

Stephen O'Donnell makes four changes from the side which drew 2-2 away to UCD last week with Sam Bone, Mark Connolly, Steven Bradley and Robbie Benson in for Andy Boyle, Brian Gartland, Keith Ward and Paul Doyle

Good Evening from Oriel Park, the home of football as Dundalk FC take on Bohemians as part of the 'Fantastic Friday' match ups.