Dundalk hold firm as it finishes 0-0!

Late corner to Derry...

Hayden Muller scythes down O'Neill... late chance for Derry

SAVE: Sheppard gets a vital touch to stop Ben Doherty's long-range blast going in!

CHANCE: Header wide by Patrick McEleney, so close for the captain!

A rare foray forward for the visitors yields nothing as the home crowd push Derry on

The Candystripes have racked up the pressure in this half but will require some ingenuity to break down this resolute Dundalk side

Ruaidhri Higgins switches strikers, Cian Kavanagh in for McGonigle

Triple change for the Lilywhites- Cameron Elliot, Ryan O'Kane and Robbie Benson are on for Hoban, Tulloch and Yli-Koko

O'Neill has had a positive impact! His scampering cross wreaks havoc as McGonigle can't quite adjust his feet in time before he is swarmed by Dundalk defenders

Patching tries catching Sheppard out, going for the near post but the ball lands on the roof of the net

Dundalk's second sub, John Martin on for Malley as we enter the final half hour

A Will Patching free kick is a straightforward catch for away keeper, Nathan Sheppard

That's his last action too as young Ollie O'Neill replaces him

McEneff in full blooded on Sloggett!

Graydon and McEneff combine again but Derry on the front foot early this half

Good defending Archie Davies! Just in ahead of McEneff to nick the ball away

Back underway!

HALF TIME: Frantic but goalless at the break

Late home pressure with crosses slung in from wide but Dundalk defend well Into five minutes added time, we go

Boyce the first man booked as a fiesty encounter yields a yellow card

Penalty appeals as Jordan McEneff goes down under pressure from Greg Sloggett, referee Rob Hennessey waves it away

Rayahaan Tulloch weaves past Graydon but a hesitant first touch from Conor Malley sees the shooting opportunity evaporate

CHANCE: McGonigle! Just marginally too high with a fierce header

Dundalk now forced into a substitution with Kelly replaced by Alfie Lewis

CHANCE: Ryan Graydon lashes across goal as the hosts threaten Johannes Yli-Kokko then whistles a shot narrowly over as Dundalk go close

Blow for Derry City as defender Mark Connolly is forced off with a hamstring injury, we wish him a speedy recovery. Ronan Boyce is on in his place with Coll moving to the centre

CHANCE: Derry's best move, sweeping upfield before Ciaron Coll's clever cross deceives all and Jamie McGonigle can't quite stretch to get a touch on it!

Dundalk enjoying early possession, with Daniel Kelly looking especially lively on the left as a Patrick Hoban header is cleared

KICK OFF!

WELCOME: Good evening and welcome to another week of LOI Action! Our focus here is at the Brandywell tonight, with top of the table Derry welcoming Dundalk