Gameweek 24 in the League of Ireland First Division is nearly upon us, as the promotion playoffs are in focus for Wexford FC and Waterford FC.
With Galway United continuing their dominating assault on the division, the chasing pack have largely had to focus on maintaining their playoff status.
For Wexford, the opportunity to end the weekend in a valuable playoff spot is a distinct possibility as they welcome a promotion rival to Ferrycarrig Park.
Check out the full match preview ahead of Friday night's clash with Treaty United! A win for either side could move them into the playoffs 🆙
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🆚Treaty Utd
🏟️Ferrycarrig Park
📅 Fri 28th July, 7.45pm
🎟 https://t.co/3OAQSIg8ML pic.twitter.com/uQwFwdHChW— Wexford FC (@WexfordFC) July 26, 2023
James Keddy has been preparing his side for a meeting with Treaty United, knowing that a victory would increase their winning run to three while also generating a four-point lead over the Limerick side.
Momentum has been a critical issue for Keddy's side this year, and their away form has been more consistent than games played in the South East.
His sides will be looking to end that on Friday evening (July 28) at 7:45 pm while also generating breathing space over tomorrow night's opponents.
Wexford are currently placed one position below the playoff spots but are within one game of fifth-placed Bray Wanderers and only two points adrift.
Ian Ryan's Bray makes the agonising trip to Galway for a fixture against John Caulfield's men.
The action is set for 7:45 pm in Ferrycarrig Park on Friday, July 28.
𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙮 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙖𝙢
📝 Contract Signed
⚽️ Debut Made
1️⃣ Clean SheetBlues back to league action this Friday away to Athlone Town. #WaterfordFC pic.twitter.com/7u5PfySPyR
— Waterford FC (@WaterfordFCie) July 25, 2023
Keith Long's Waterford occupies second place in the table, with a ten-point lead and a game in hand on third-placed Cobh Ramblers.
The Blues have collected ten points from a possible 15 and finds themselves in a league of their own - sitting 16 points behind runaway leaders Galway.
Following a draw at the RSC against Longford in their last outing, the Blues will be keen to return to winning ways and keep Caulfield's side on their toes at the top of the table.
Action is also for 7:45 pm in Athlone on Friday, July 28.
A look at the league table ahead of Friday's game, we currently 16 points ahead with 13 games remaining. 📈
Every game is crucial at this stage of the season, and this Friday at home is no different 👊
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— Gaillimh Aontaithe (@GalwayUnitedFC) July 26, 2023
As mentioned above, the imperious Galway welcomes Bray to Eamonn Deacy Park with action underway at the same time as our South East sides.
The Westerners have won 20 of their 23 games played in the league. They have suffered one solitary defeat and collected 13 points from the last 15 on offer.
Wexford will have one eye on the proceedings here.
2 previous meetings - 2 draws
Nothing has separated Kerry FC and Finn Harps so far this season
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— Kerry Football Club (@KerryFC) July 24, 2023
Friday's final fixture pits Kerry against Donegal, as Finn Harps endure the long trip to Kerry FC,
Their two previous outings have produced two draws, with the sides occupying the bottom positions in the table.
Mounthawk is the venue for a 7:45 pm kickoff.
🚌 Another away day to come this Saturday!
We’re back in league action with a trip to Longford Town #CRFC #LOI 🐏⚽️ pic.twitter.com/aymFMhMZfJ
— Cobh Ramblers FC (@CobhRamblersFC) July 26, 2023
Saturday's sole fixture will witness Longford Town against Cobh.
The Cork side makes the trip this week, with a 7:30 pm kickoff in Longford on Saturday, July 29.
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