Champions Cork remain without both George O'Callaghan (ankle) and John O'Flynn (hamstring) for the visit of Sligo Rovers as they hope to bounce back from Friday’s 2-0 defeat at St Patrick’s Athletic.
Admir Softic continues in midfield with Denis Behan partnering Neale Fenn in attack for what is the first of four home games on the spin for City.
Sligo have midfielder Chris Turner back from suspension and he is likely to come straight into the side as Gary Curran (foot) didn’t travel along with central defender Liam Burns(knee), both injured in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Shelbourne.
Jamie McKenzie is set to partner skipper Michael McNamara in the heart of Rovers' defence.
