Sligo Rovers have striker Darren Mansaram fit following a hamstring strain for tonight’s eircom League Premier Division clash with Shelbourne.
However, they are without suspended midfielder Chris Turner for the first of four games in 11 days.
"At this stage I’m not going to say that these first two games with Shels and Cork are really going to affect our season," said Sligo boss Sean Connor.
"While they could be pivotal, what I’m looking too as much as the results is the performances. I want to see just how far we’re off the likes of Shelbourne and Cork City."
Shels hope to have top scorer Jason Byrne fit to start after he came off with a leg injury at UCD last week.
