Kildare County v Cherry Orchard
Cherry Orchard boss Paul O'Brien is playing down his side's chances of anupset at Station Road. "I saw Kildare last Saturday and in my opinion they are a Premier Division club in all but name," said O'Brien. "Our league hasn't started so we've played just two competitive games whereas they are half way through their season," added O'Brien who waits on Mark Mearns and Michael Horan. County, who have won both matches under new bos Eric Hannigan, are at full strength.
Longford Town v Limerick FC
Cash-strapped Limerick have been dealt a blow with the news that on-loanstriker Gareth Cooney is out for up to a year having damaged his cruciate ligament in training this week. Also still out is fellow striker Stephen O'Flynn (ankle) while Ross Cosgrave needs a late fitness test. In-form Town, unbeaten in seven games, are without skipper Barry Ferguson and Darragh Sheridan due to suspension. Right-back Alan Murphy returns froma ban.
