During the close season, US-based businessman Brian Ainscough took ownership of the club from Andy Connolly and STATSports duo Seán O'Connor and Alan Clarke.

A poor start to the league programme, which saw Dundalk at the foot of the table with no wins after eight matches, resulted in O'Donnell being let go.

He was replaced on an interim basis by the club's Head of Football operations, Brian Gartland, and first team coach, Liam Burns.

[9] However, after several defeats and with seven games left to play, Daly confirmed rumours that players and staff at the club had not been paid.

[15] TJ Molloy-Murray became the club's youngest first-team player at 15 years and 7 months in the final league match of the season.