An inaugural trip to Dublin for Kerry, as we seek to extend that 5-match unbeaten run in all competitions. No sign of any progress on the injury front, with the management confirming that Jack Kavanagh is still another fortnight away from returning, and Valeri Dolia around the same duration again from taking to the field. After an initial rocky start to the campaign at Belfield, The Students have really hit their stride in recent weeks, with three victories on the spin lifting them up to third, and confirming their promotion credentials, thanks to the form of Michael Raggett and Jake Doyle. While our defence and midfield have certainly powered our recent form, the goal return is undoubtedly the weakest in the division, and if Conor McCarthy were offered another 1-1 draw before kick-off, one suspects he'd grab it with both hands.
It'll be a difficult game. UCD's form indicates they'll be in the top 3 side this season. These 3 games in a week can be tough Kerry have experienced it already with the Treaty game in the MSC.
LW is better than DD. Kerry might have to suffer a bit of disappointment before an elusive home W later in the week if they respond well to that L.
Hopefully a winning run is only around the corner.
3 Centre halves and wing backs again, 2-3 changes to bring in fresh legs. A surface that is not the quickest and an organized Kerry that have tightened up a lot at the back which makes us competitive in every game. UCD are obviously young, athletic and in form, but also error prone. It could go either way really. Most likely another 1-1 draw.!!
Should be a decent Kerry crowd there given amount of Kerry people working and studying in Dublin. Probably less than there would be on a regular Friday night than on an Easter Monday though.
As for the game itself, it's a tough one with one eye on Longford on Friday. I'm sure that game is being targeted for that elusive first home win but I guess you have to take it one game at a time. Can see same 11 as Finn Harps away starting barring injuries.
Don't forget to pick up a copy of the programme for the occasion too!
Obviously we couldn't put in any specific Kerry feature as we've never played, but there should still be plenty of interest in it
Will be an interesting game - our away form seems better than our home form at the moment, which isn't uncommon while the pitch evens out after the rugby unfortunately
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