Waterford FC hoping to copper-fasten top flight status with victory in Dublin this evening

Waterford FC captain Rory Feely says the players will be striving to win their four remaining games in the Airtricity League Premier Division, starting this evening against St Patrick's Athletic in Richmod Park.

The Blues are edging close to survival in the top grade.

Waterford recorded a 2-1 win away to Bohemians on their last trip to the capital last month, and will be hoping for another positive result this evening.

Feely, the Tramore born skipper says they will not be holding back tonight; "they're four games we'll be looking towards winning definitely".

MATCH PREVIEW: Waterford FC return to Premier Division action this Friday with a trip to Richmond Park to face St Patrick’s Athletic. #WFCvSPA https://t.co/PmolpJ3etb pic.twitter.com/xe5yNICGPg

— Waterford FC (@WaterfordFCie) October 3, 2019

Kick-off in the capital is at 7:45pm, and WLR will be broadcasting the game live thanks to Clem Jacob Hire with commentrary team of Ray Scott and Matt Keane.

.@WaterfordFCie make the journey to Inchicore for their penultimate away game of the season this Friday, when they take on @stpatsfc. Join Ray Scott and Matt Keane for live coverage on WLR from 7:45pm ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/WAimwi7xJS

— WLR (@wlrfm) October 3, 2019

The race for the Europa League spots hots up in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division tonight with just four-games of the season remaining.

Derry currently occupy third position and are away to champions Dundalk.

Fourth placed Bohemians welcome Cork City to Dalymount.

Elsewhere, UCD's relegation will be all-but confirmed should they lose to Finn Harps.

And FAI Cup finalists Shamrock Rovers travel to Sligo.

Meanwhile, Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he was pleased with his side's performance in the Europa League last night.

They were held to a scoreless draw by AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands in Group L.

And despite United not registering a single shot on target, their manager was keen to stay positive; "it's a good away from home against a good opponent, difficult opponent".

Elsewhere Arsenal were convincing 4-nil winners over Belgium's Standard Liege.

Brazilian Gabriel Martinelli scored twice for the Gunners in London.

Celtic saw off the challenge of Romanian champions Cluj at Parkhead.

And Premier League Wolves earned a late 1-nil win at Besiktas in Group K.