Longford Town may be the holders and the perceived "cup team" of the moment, but nobody knows more than Paul Doolin about getting to - and usually winning - cup finals.

The Drogheda United manager has seven winners' medals from nine final appearance and while his side has suffered a dip in form with two successive league defeats - one of which was to Longford a fortnight ago - Drogheda's remarkable record of not having lost away in six months means they travel for tomorrow's second semi-final minus any sense of trepidation.

Longford's unconvincing home form will add to the expectation of what should be a large Drogheda following, even if the Boynesiders haven't yet managed a goal against tomorrow's opponents in their three meetings so far this season.

"The fact that it's against Longford, probably yes," said Doolin when asked if he's looking forward to playing away.

"They have a bit of a hoodoo on us at United Park. It's a semi-final, so the home advantage is not a major factor because we'll have a huge support as well. I wouldn't get too wrapped up about it.

"People have pointed to us having lost our last two games, but if we'd won them they would say that league form goes out the window in the cup.

"They've had something about the cup with three finals (two in the League Cup) in the last year or so. So maybe someone else is due a bit of that."

Longford are at full strength while Drogheda have a slight concern about midfielder Gavin Whelan who has a groin strain, though Doolin expects him to be passed fit to start.

Being at home doesn't add to the expectation on Longford, insists their manager Alan Mathews.

"If anything, it gives us a boost, because we'll have a big crowd and what you want in any cup game is a home draw," said Mathews.

"After that it's up to us to do our work."