Drogheda win comfortably in the end, in an often nervy second performance.

Jordan Adeyemo buries his side fourth goal and his second since coming into the action.

Ryan O'Shea on for Darragh Markey

Dean Byrne is on for Michael McDonnell

Jordan Adeyamo finds space to score his second goal of the season

Chris Lyons leaves the fray after a committed Drogheda display. He's replaced by Jordan Adeyemo

Chris Lyons goes close once more

James Clarke joins the action in place of Ronan Murray.

Longford Aaron Bulger on Dean Zambra Off

Chris Lyons works hard to win a corner.

Yellow card for Paddy Kirk

A solo effort from Rob Manley again goes close. Longford are full of intent.

Rob Manley finds the net, but it's ruled offside. Callum Thompson and Aaron Dobbs are dictating everything good for Longford Town.

Dylan Grimes, shoots on sight, from distance but it's off target.

Rob Manley on Conor Davis off. A rejuventated Longford are alive in this game.

Longford score a goal from nothing. Excellent work from Callum Thompson puts in a cross. Aaron Dobbs scrambles it home to the net.

Lee Steacy tempted off his line as Drogheda put the pressure on again in the second half. The Drogs recycle the play and win the corner.

Aaron McNally on for Karl Chambers at half-time.

Cillian Philips challenge wins the ball back on his own box. The result from the ensuing surge up the field. Mark Doyle edged in front to lunge and squeeze the ball into the Longford goal. A deserved 2-0 advantage.

Karl Chambers sees yellow.

Ronan Murray scores a spectacular goal. Lyons was bundled over and a free kick awarded. The keeper who was a yard off his line, is beaten from distance.

Drogheda just starting to look like getting on top. Faint claims of a penalty waved away, followed by Conor Kane potshot at goal.

Chris Lyons goes close courtesy of a Ronan Murry corner kick delivery. That caused a bit of concern in the Longford goalmouth.

Ronan Murray overhits a free from out the wing. Goes harmlessly out of play.

Chris Lyons has half a chance. Both sides are showing hunger and endeavour here.

Drogheda have started the brightest. They are moving the ball crisply. The confidence is evident.

Longford Town see Dean Zambra comes back in and is captain of the team tonight. Mick McDonnell slots in at CB. Conor Davis comes into the team and Lee Steacy returns to the starting XI!

Drogheda United make one change as Gary Deegan is back in for the suspended Luke Heeney.

Longford sit second from bottom and have work to do, to lift themselves up the table. They have, however, shown great promise with a young side. While surviving relegation is high on the priority list, there is the core of a squad, that can build and cause problems in this Premier Division.

The home side will be satisfied with their campaign to date, recording three wins on the bounce and flying high in the table.

Drogheda United host a Longford Town side with a chip on their shoulder in the Airtricity League of Ireland Premier Division at United Park Stadium.