Kerry FC draw Drogheda in FAI Cup

Kerry FC will play League of Ireland Premier Division opposition for the first time when they welcome Drogheda United to Mounthawk Park in the second round of the FAI Cup. The match will take place the weekend of August 1820.

Kerry put their name in the hat for Round 2 by beating Munster Senior League outfit Ringmahon Rangers at home on Friday night. Another fine strike by Killarney man Ryan Kelliher gave the hosts the lead late on and Kelliher pounced again with seven minutes to go to put the result beyond doubt.

The outcome is a historic one for the club as it marks their first ever win at home.

Next up for Billy Dennehy’s team is a home league match against Finn Harps. The Donegal side are second from bottom in the First Division, 19 points ahead of Kerry.

The boys in green will be hoping to carry the momentum from their cup victory into tonight’s match and secure their first home league win of their maiden season.

KERRY TEAM AGAINST RINGMAHON RANGERS: Lee Axworthy, Seán O’Connell, Sam Aladesanusi, Ethan Kos, Cian Barret, Nathan Gleeson, Ronan Teahan, Martin Coughlan, Leo Gaxha (c), Seán Mcgrath, Daniel Okwute. Subs: Aaron O’Sullivan, Rob Vasiu, Alex Ainscough, Kevin Williams, Matt Keane, Ryan Kelliher, Togor Silong, Cian Brosnan, Jonathan Hannafin.