Waterford FC will welcome bottom club UCD to the RSC this evening in the Airtricity League Premier Division.
The students have lost their last eight games and are propping up the league table.
The Blues drew their last home game when the played out a 3-3 contest with Sligo Rovers. Last week they lost a dramatic match to Finn Harps in Ballybofey with the Donegal outfit netting a late winner.
Cory Galvin, the in-form Waterford midfielder says tonight's game is vital considering what has unfolded in recent weeks.
Cory Galvin says the games against Sligo Rovers and Finn Harps developed a life of their own and they must get things right tonight.
Kick-off at the Kilbarry venue is @ 7:45pm, and Matt Keane will have updates here on WLR.
MATCH PREVIEW: Waterford FC return to the RSC this Friday night as UCD visit for the second meeting of the sides this season. https://t.co/w5Eljao5ec #WaterfordFC #FridaysAtTheRSC 📸 Noel Browne pic.twitter.com/TOrXSBRsHc
— Waterford FC (@WaterfordFCie) May 23, 2019
Elsewhere tonight in the top flight, Champions and leaders Dundalk host St Patrick's Athletic at Oriel Park.
In the other matches, it's Bohemians against Sligo Rovers at Dalymount Park, Derry City to meet Finn Harps at the Brandywell.
Shamrock Rovers, who only trail at the top on goal difference, play Cork City at Tallaght Stadium from 8.
POSTPONEMENTS: Three Waterford FC league matches have been postponed due to the international call-ups for Aaron Drinan and Zack Elbouzedi with the Republic of Ireland U21s:
31/05 - Waterford FC v Shamrock Rovers
09/06 - Cork City v Waterford FC
14/06 - Derry City v Waterford FC https://t.co/DS2abKDPtH— Waterford FC (@WaterfordFCie) May 23, 2019