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"We didn't play particularly well on Sunday but we're still in the cup," said Town boss Alan Mathews.
"We have a good record there. There's no way of explaining it, but we have no fear of going there and we hope the run continues."
Longford have looked impressive in their previous run of league games - picking up four wins and a draw in recent weeks. Former Manchester United and Shelbourne midfielder Dessie Baker is one of a number of the Longford players to hit form of late and he has scored seven times in the league since joining the Flancare Park outfit.
Matthews, who with Kirby in tow, would have a full-strength squad to choose from.
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Drogheda are waiting on the fitness of Gary Cronin (ankle) as they attempt to join Waterford United in the October 24 showpiece final at Lansdowne Road.
If the 25-year-old midfielder, with two league goals to his name this season, misses out - Alan Reilly is the most likely to deputise.
atogb Prediction: Drogheda 1 Longford Town 2