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Waterford United v Longford Town team news

Kenny Browne (right) is set to return for Waterford tonight
Kenny Browne (right) is set to return for Waterford tonight

Bottom club Waterford United will hope to kick-start their season when they host third from bottom Longford Town at the RSC tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

Injury, illness and suspension deprive the eircom League Premier Division strugglers of four of their back five as they search for their first win of the season.

Skipper Chris Deans is suspended, while left-back Brendan Hughes is out with a hamstring strain. Goalkeeper Jimmy Fyfe and Pole Krystian Lamberski have the 'flu.

Shane Dunphy is set for his league debut in goal, while Kenny Browne, Darren Young and John Hayes come into the side.

Longford hope to have midfielders Davy Byrne and Dean Fitzgerald back in their squad, leaving striker Robbie Martin (back) as their only absentee.

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