FULL TIME: Thanks to a solitary Daniel Kelly goal that proved to be the difference in a tense night at Oriel Park, Dundalk secured the crucial three points and moved into second position in the league. In a game that was played at times at a frantic tempo, there was little or no give between the teams, but Kelly's broke the tie, but it was Nathan Sheppard's outstanding performance in goal that will be remembered.

Five added minutes here at Oriel Park.

Darragh Leahy is replaced by Sam Bone.

An unbelievable set of saves from Nathan Sheppard, the Welsh Under 21 is definitely saving Dundalk's skin in these last few minutes.

John Martin and David McMillan are on the way for Dundalk to replace Patrick Hoban and Robbie Benson.

Sheppard's performances these past few weeks have been full of praise, he has been commanding his area all night as the Saints look to play a more expansive game.

Paul Doyle isn't long on but he's really struggling - still managed to make a great intervention there to deny Pat's a shot at goal

CHANCE: Following the corner, the recycled ball falls to Robbie Benson who strikes it from distance but only for it not to dip at the right time.

Keith Ward continues to endear himself to the Dundalk home faithful with a pace bursting run but the ball just ran out of the touchline.

Greg Sloggett with a fantastic effort from outside the area that is well saved from Anang.

CHANCE: A cross from the left is almost met by Hoban but Curtis cuts it out at the last second for a corner.

Dundalk makes their first changes that see Paul Doyle and Keith Ward come in for Joe Adams and Steven Bradley.

Triple change for the away side as Burns, King and Mark Doyle replace Bermingham, McClelland and Owolabi.

Very little in terms of action here, plenty of passes of play but not much in terms of goal action. Dundalk looking the more potent on the ball so it will be a case if they get to extend their lead.

CHANCE: Chris Forrester strikes a low volley from the edge of the area that goes inches wide.

Adam O'Reilly goes down under a challenge from Joe Adams and Sam Rice the St. Pats physio is on to give him treatment.

We are back underway for the second half, no changes to either side as of yet.

HALF TIME: Dundalk is in the lead thanks to an excellently taken goal from Daniel Kelly, all to play for in this match that has been tense from the off.

One added minute here.

Darragh Leahy has a snapshot on the edge of the area but it just curls wide of the post at the wrong time.

Another great chance for Dundalk as Daniel Kelly's late run from Leahy has to be punched clear by Anang.

CHANCE: Another terrific chance for Dundalk as Macari's cross from the right is met by Hoban who heads his effort just wide.

GOAL! A bad moment for the defence for the saints as Daniel Kelly beats the offside trap. It looks like the danger is about to be snuffed out but Sam Curtis' header takes his own player out of it with Kelly taking up the ball again to round Anang and slot in his 5th of the season

CHANCE: A curling cross from Lewis Macari was met by Daniel Kelly who tried the spectacular with a scissors kick in the area but it goes over the bar.

A smart ball sees Eoin Doyle on the edge of the area strike a glancing header only for it to be well caught by Sheppard.

Joe Adams battles more than once to retain the ball on the edge of the area but his final effort had little pace to it and its easily saved by Anang.

Robbie Benson and Daniel Kelly link well down the left but his cross is cut out for a corner, Dundalk getting a few passages of play together now.

SAVE: A cross deep into the back post is headed by Eoin Doyle and his effort is well tipped over by Sheppard.

KICK OFF: We are underway at Oriel Park with St. Patricks Athletic kicking us off.

And here come the teams and in a surprising turn of events: Dundalk are wearing the third 'GNR' strip for tonights contest.

Tonight’s referee is Mullingar man Ray Matthews. He has already refereed both these sides this campaign – taking charge of St Pat’s 2-0 win over UCD on March 14th and Dundalk’s 1-0 defeat to Shamrock Rovers on April 18th when he sent off Brian Gartland.

Prior to the 0-0 draw at Richmond Park earlier this season, St Pat’s had won the last three games in all competitions against Dundalk – a 4-1 league win at Oriel last August, the 3-1 FAI Cup semi-final win at Richmond last October and a 1-0 league win in Inchicore 3 days later.

It’s the 228th meeting between St Patrick’s Athletic and Dundalk this evening. Dundalk has won 95, drawn 54 and lost 78 of the previous 227 meetings.

Dundalk FC manager Stephen O'Donnell has made four changes to the side that defeated Finn Harps in Ballybofey on Monday. Mark Connolly, Robbie Benson, Steven Bradley and Joe Adams are coming in to today's squad for Bone, Doyle, Martin and Ward.

Good Evening from Oriel Park, Dundalk vs St. Patricks Athletic is our game tonight as the two sides are looking to keep momentum on the top two. Ciaran Callan here perched in the upper echelons of the old stand taking in tonight's contest.