Starting with the hosts, flying out of the traps when opening up the new campaign back in August and winning four of their first five League One appearances, Huddersfield were suddenly installed as the standout promotion contender this season. However, last seen falling to a 2-1 loss at home against Stockport, Lee Grant's men have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion.
Getting Friday's showdown underway sat in the relegation play-off spot, interim boss Matt Lawlor finds his temporary squad in the midst of a public crisis. Last seen signing off September with yet another 2-1 loss against Shelbourne, Waterford have now lost all of their previous six consecutive domestic appearances across all competitions. Watching their FAI Cup adventure come to an end on August 15th as they fell to a 2-1 defeat away at Cork City,