Cork City (3rd) v Shelbourne (1st), Turner's Cross, 7.45
Midfielder Wes Hoolahan returns for the league leaders, having impressed in Friday night's 2-0 win for Ireland's U21s over their Swiss counterparts. Dave Rogers is back from suspension and Pat Fenlon can breath again as strikers Jason Byrne and Stephen Geoghegan, along with Jim Crawford, have all shaken off injuries.
Unfortunately a striker showdown is not on the cards between Byrne and Irish U21 John O'Flynn. Cork's starlet is still out with a knee injury picked up last month and looks weeks away from full match fitness. There's a double concern for Pat Dolan as he's also without the playmaker of his side, George O'Callaghan, as he's banned following a sending-off at Derry's Brandywell last Thursday. Denis Behan (ankle) and Colin P O'Brien (knee) are also missing from what-will-be a makeshift Cork eleven.
Form: Cork City: DDWWL; Shelbourne: WLWWW
Top scorers: Cork: O'Flynn 14; Shels: Byrne 15
Previous meetings: 23/5 - Cork City 0-0 Shelbourne; 25/7 - Cork City 0-2 Shelbourne; 7/8 - Shelbourne 1-1 Cork City
atogb Predicts: Cork 1-2 Shels
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Bohemians (2nd) v Drogheda United (8th), Dalymount Park, 7.45
These two must know each other inside out at this stage. Bohs meet Drogheda for the sixth time this season, following their escapades in the FAI Cup. The home side's manager Stephen Kenny has said, 'Being eight points behind Shelbourne is not a concern for us. All we can do is concentrate on our own performances and not worry about anyone else.' Bohs welcome back captain and midfield general Kevin Hunt following suspension.
Defenders Colin Hawkins (ankle) and Thomas Heary (groin) face late fitness tests after an arduous week.
Drogheda haven't scored in five games and will look to striker Andy Myler to avenge his penalty miss against Bohemians in the Cup quarter-final. Indeed Myler was the scorer of new boss Paul Doolin's only goal at the helm of the Drogs so far. Declan 'Fabio' O'Brien has still not recovered from injury but defender Pat Scully returns from suspension.
Form: Bohs: WLWWW; Drogheda: DDLLW
Top scorers: Bohs: Crowe 13; Drogheda: Myler 9
Previous meetings: 20/5 - Drogheda 1-1 Bohs; 23/5 - Bohs 1-0 Drogheda; 9/8 - Drogheda 1-2 Bohs; 13/9 - Drogheda 1-1 Bohs; 16/9 - Bohs 3-0 Drogheda
atogb Predicts: Bohs 2-0 Drogheda
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UCD (10th) v St Patrick's Athletic (4th), Belfield, 7.45
FAI Cup finalists St Pat's face the trip to Dublin's southside with defenders Clive Delaney and Barry Prendeville and midfielders Paul Osam and Davy Byrne, having all recovered from injury following last Wednesday's 4-3 Cup semi-final win over Bohs.
UCD, under new boss Pete Mahon, have impressed of late, and welcome back Northern Ireland U21 international Hugh Davey, but striker Alan Gallen is still out with a knee ligament injury. A big win for the Students and a loss for Derry would see UCD climb off the bottom of the table for the first time in months.
Form: UCD: DLWWL; St Pat's: LDDWW
Top scorers: UCD: Griffin 3; Pat's: Bird 13
Previous meetings: 23/5 - UCD 0-0 St Pat's; 7/8 - St Pat's 2-0 UCD
atogb Predicts: UCD 1-3 St Pat's
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Shamrock Rovers (6th) v Derry City (9th), Tolka Park, 7.45
Moroccan Samir Boughamen is back from international duty for Rovers, whilst Stephen McGuinness faces a late fitness test, having been carried off against Waterford last Friday.
Derry, without a win in thirteen games, see Billy Clery (flu) and striker Gary Beckett (thigh) return, but will be without veteran Liam Coyle who hasn't shaken off a thigh injury.
Form: Rovers: DWLLW; Derry: DDLDL
Top scorers: Rovers: Molloy 7; Derry: Beckett 6
Previous meetings: 23/5 - Sham Rovers 5-1 Derry; 7/8 - Derry 1-1 Sham Rovers
atogb Predicts: Sham Rovers 1-1 Derry City
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Waterford United (5th) v Longford Town (7th), RSC, 7.30
The first game to kick-off tonight sees both sides go for their second win in a six-game run. Not so long ago Longford were the form team in the Division, but with a second Cup final position secured for later in the month, Alan Matthews' men can concentrate on league matters for a while.
Skipper Barry Ferguson is available again and keeper Stephen O'Brien may resume between the sticks, following a period out with injury. For Waterford, Wayne Fitzgerald is banned following his sending-off against Rovers in Friday's 3-3 draw at the RSC, but keeper Dan Connor returns from U21 international duty.
Form: Waterford: DDWLD; Longford: LWLLL
Top scorers: Waterford: Murphy 7; Longford: Francis 9
Previous meetings: 23/5 - Waterford 1-1 Longford; 9/8 - Longford 1-0 Waterford; 13/9 - Longford 3-1 Waterford
atogb Predicts: Waterford 2-1 Longford
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This week's eircom League fixtures:
Today
Eircom League Premier Division: Waterford Utd v Longford Town, RSC, 7.30; Bohemians v Drogheda Utd, Dalymount Pk, 7.45; Cork City v Shelbourne, Turner's Cross, 7.45; Shamrock Rovers v Derry City, Tolka Pk, 7.45; UCD v St Patrick's Ath, Belfield Pk, 7.45.
Tomorrow
First Div: Limerick v Kilkenny C, Pike Rvs SG, 2.0; Dundalk v Athlone Town, Oriel Pk, 7.45; Finn Harps v Monaghan Utd, Finn Pk, 8.0.
Wednesday
First Div: Kildare County v Sligo Rvs, Station Rd, 7.30; Dublin City v Cobh Rmb, Whitehall 7.45; Galway Utd v Bray Wdrs, Terryland Pk, 7.45.
Thursday
Premier Div: Derry City v Waterford Utd, Brandywell, 7.45.
Friday
Premier Div: St Patrick's Ath v Bohemians, Richmond Pk, 7.45; Shelbourne v Shamrock Rvs, Tolka Pk, 7.45; Drogheda Utd v Cork City, 02 Pk, 8.0.
Saturday
Premier Div: Longford Town v UCD, Flancare Pk, 7.30. First Div: Galway Utd v Dundalk, Terryland Pk, 7.0; Kildare County v Athlone Town, Station Rd, 7.30; Sligo Rvs v Monaghan Utd, Showgrounds, 7.30; Cobh Ramblers v Kilkenny City, St Colman's Pk, 7.45.
Sunday
First Div. Limerick v Dublin City, Pike Rvs SG, 2.0; Bray Wdrs v Finn Harps, Carlisle Grounds, 3.15.