Bohemians v Sligo Rovers
Matt Gregg comes into goal for Bohemians in the absence of the suspended Stephen O'Brien.
Barry Ferguson, player/boss Gareth Farrelly and striker Tony Grant all return from injury, leaving winger Fergal Harkin (hamstring) as the Gypsies’ only doubt.
Sligo remain without striker Sean Flannery (fractured cheekbone), but are otherwise at full strength.
'The break has done us good and we’ve been very fresh in training this week,' said Sligo boss Sean Connor.
Bray Wanderers v Waterford United
Though he'll be given every chance to prove his fitness, Bray skipper Colm Tresson looks set to miss out on this clash of the bottom two with a hamstring strain.
Boss Tony McGuirk has left-back Ciaran Ryan fit again following the groin strain that kept him out of the last three games.
Bottom of the table Blues are ravaged by suspension and injury.
Skipper Chris Deans, fellow defender Patrick Flynn and midfielder James Chambers are suspended, Thomas Hawkins (knee) is also out while Brendan Hughes and Darren Young require late fitness tests.
Cork City v Drogheda United
Michael Devine returns in goal for champions Cork as they go for the win to lift them back to the top of the table and avenge their recent Setanta Cup final defeat to new found arch-rivals Drogheda in what is the fifth match between the sides already this season.
Boss Damien Richardson is without banned left-back Danny Murphy, though midfielder Colin O’Brien should shake off a knock to be in contention to start.
Drogheda are missing the suspended Graham Gartland while midfielders Paul Keegan (ankle), James Keddy (thigh) and Sami Ristila (ankle) are out injured
Derry City v Dublin City
With Cork meeting Drogheda and Shelbourne not in league action, avenging a surprise defeat to Vikings at Dalymount Park earlier in the season will guarantee Derry second place in the table.
Transfer-listed Mark McChrystal continues in central defence for Ken Oman (ankle) while winger Gareth McGlynn returns to the squad following knee surgery.
Dublin are much depleted with goalkeeper Gary Rogers, defender Ben Whelehan and midfielder Gavin McDonnell all suspended while to add to boss Dermot Keely’s woes striker Robbie Collins suffered a knee injury in training.
David Conroy makes his full debut in goal while captain Stuart Malcolm returns to their central defence.
St Patrick’s Athletic v UCD
Stephen Caffrey, who hasn't played since these sides last met, may return to Saints' squad following a groin injury.
Left-back John Frost and striker Trevor Molloy, who missed the win in Waterford, come back into the team as Saints search for a fifth win in six league games. Midfielder Dave Mulcahy (toe) is a doubt but should be passed fit.
UCD are without banned right-back Alan Mahon with Conor Kenna set to deputize as James Lee Matthews (foot) is injured. Striker Paul Byrne remains out with an ankle injury.
First Division
Limerick FC v Kilkenny City
Limerick, fresh from their Munster Senior Cup win over Cork City last Friday, are at full strength as they hope to regain their five point lead at the top of the First Division table.
'Kilkenny will be a tough nut to crack,” warns Limerick boss Noel O’Connor. 'They’ve beaten Finn Harps twice, which are two results that stand out.'
Cats' Liam Tiernan and Rory Hussey both came through last weekend’s friendly defeat to Bray, though Conor Buckley is out with an ankle problem.
Defender Sean Le Strange is back from suspension. However, Hussain Yazdani has left the club by mutual consent.
