Bohemians vs Dundalk Match Preview – 2026 League of Ireland Premier Division

League leaders Bohemians welcome Dundalk to Dalymount Park this Friday for what will be an exciting fixture in round eight of the 2026 League of Ireland Premier Division.

Bohemians currently sit top of the table on 17 points with five wins and two losses.

Dundalk sit in fourth place on 10 points with two wins, four draws and one loss.

Key Information

Kick off: Friday 20th March, 20:00.

Where to watch: Virgin Media Two.

Betting odds: Bohemians 4/6, Draw 13/5, Dundalk 7/2.

Referee: Rob Hennessy.

 

Team News

Dayle Rooney and Douglas James-Taylor will both miss the game for Bohemians due to injuries.

Conor Kearns, Norman Garbett, Luke Mulligan and Leonardo Gaxha all miss the game because of injuries for the lilywhites while Aodh Dervin will miss the game due to a suspension after picking up a red card late on in the sides 1 – 0 victory at home to Sligo Rovers on Monday night.

Bohemians

Photo taken by Gerry Scully

Key Statistics

Bohemians have scored six goals in five matches, have kept the most clean sheets in the league (6) and haven’t lost a game in eight matches.

Dundalk have scored nine goals in their last five matches and average 1.7 goals per game.

Key Players

Bohemians: 27 year old Patrick Hickey is a key player for the league leaders with one goal to his name so far.

Dundalk: Captain Daryl Horgan is a Key man for the Lilywhites. The 33 year old is ranked first for the most big chances created in the league this season.

Previous Meetings

27.09.2024 – Dundalk 0 – 2 Bohemians.

26.07.2024 – Bohemians 1 – 1 Dundalk.

26.04.2024 – Dundalk 2 – 0 Bohemians.

15.04.2024 – Bohemians 1 – 0 Dundalk.

27.10.2023 – Dundalk 2 – 0 Bohemians.

 

Ben McElwain