Derry hope to reduce the gap on leaders Cork to four points and move a staggering 10 points ahead of third placed champions Shelbourne with a sixth win on the spin over injury-hit Bohemians.
New signing Pat McCourt could be in line for his debut, though regular left-back Sean Hargan is unavailable.
Bohs, who will draw level on points with Shels if they win, are without player/boss Gareth Farrelly (ankle), Tony Grant (shoulder) and the suspended John Paul Kelly.
Skipper Kevin Hunt returns from a thigh strain while new signing Aidan O’Keeffe is set for his first start.
