What time and TV channel is Derry v Drogheda on in the FAI Cup tonight
Lynch wasn't in charge for the Aviva Stadium decider, which was Ruaidhri Higgins' last game in charge, but most of his playing squad experienced the pain of a 2-0 defeat to the Boynesiders.
"Everybody knows and are well aware of losing the final last year," said Lynch. "I'm sure there were a lot of hugely disappointed heads, no more than the players and the staff because of the effort and the commitment and the work that they put in to get there. You can use that as motivation to put that right.'
But Derry have only taken two points from their last four League games as their title hopes hit a probable fatal roadblock and the Candystripes are facing an in-form Drogheda side that has only lost one League game in six, although that did come against Derry in June. Where is the game taking place?
The game takes place at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. What time is kick-off?
The game kicks off on Saturday at 8pm. Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on RTÉ2. Coverage starts at 7.30pm. Betting odds
Derry City are 1/2 to win, Drogheda are 11/2 to win, the draw is 13/5 Difficult
Elicha Ahui, Steve Zishim Bawa and Scott Brady are ruled out through injury for the Boynesiders, but Doherty has Paul Doyle available again, while Derry have a full squad available bar long-term absentee Cameron Dummigan.
"We're under no illusions about how difficult the game is going to be," said Lynch. "Drogheda is a really difficult team to break down, I don't think they've conceded a goal now for four or five games.
''They're just one of those teams who are very good at what they do, and great credit to them for it. We know we have to be at our very best."
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