The two most in-form sides in the Premier Division will face off in the FAI Cup semi-final, as Bohemians host Waterford FC in Dalymount Park, while Galway United have home advantage against Derry City in the other semi-final.
Derry overcame a sluggish start to beat Dundalk 4-2 in the Brandywell to complete the semi-final quartet and they are bound for Eamonn Deacy Park for the semi-final.
Lee Devitt’s late winner on Friday night saw Galway win away to Drogheda United, keeping alive their quest to win a first FAI Cup since 1991.
🏆FAI Cup semi-final🏆
Bohemians v Waterford
Galway United v Derry City
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After their dramatic penalty shootout win over St Patrick’s Athletic, Bohemians are back on their home patch for the semi-final, taking on Graham Coughlan’s Waterford, who are unbeaten in their last 11 games.
The game will be the last ever FAI Cup game at the old Dalymount Park before planned renovation works begin in the winter.
Bohs have lost two FAI Cup finals to Pat’s in 2021 and 2023 and have not won the Cup since their double-winning campaign of 2008, while Waterford’s last Cup success is dated back to 1980.
Club Orange Men’s FAI Cup Semi-Finals (Ties played, weekend 11 October)
Bohemians v Waterford
Galway United v Derry City