Eleven years to the day since their last FAI Cup semi-final triumph, history was on Drogheda United’s side again as the Co Louth side booked their place in the 2024 decider in dramatic fashion. Kevin Doherty’s men were made to work for it by a battling Wexford side but, with tie approaching extra-time, Adam Foley’s 92nd minute winner sent Weavers Park into raptures to secure a final date with Derry City to come next month. Wexford, competing in their first semi-final, were ahead at the break through Aaron Dobbs before two strikes in 12 minutes from substitute Foley and Douglas James-Taylor after the break put the hosts ahead in the tie.
Drogheda’s lead lasted just 120 seconds however, as Dobbs netted his second to level the game again but as the clock ticked towards extra-time, Foley’s second in injury-time proved the difference to send Doherty’s men to the fifth final in their history, in front of 2,543 at Weavers Park. James Keddy’s Wexford can be proud of a strong display against the Premier Division outfit, with Dobbs impressing with a brace while forward Thomas Oluwa contributed both assists. But the evening belonged to Drogheda who will target a second FAI Cup win in their history, and first since 2005, having added Wexford to their 2024 Cup run after knocking out rivals Dundalk, Wilton United and Athlone Town to reach the Aviva Stadium showpiece.
After the sides took to the pitch amid a raucous atmosphere with flares and flags - the home support unfurling.
