Revitalised on the back of four wins from five games, Finn Harps are without midfielder Stephen O'Donnell due to work commitments for the visit of Athlone Town in the FAI Cup third round this evening.
Athlone, whose 2-0 defeat at Harps last month started a run of six straight losses, are without defender Robbie Hamm, though former Harps' man Ian Rossiter may be fit.
Des Hope, substituted after an hour against Kildare last Friday with a hamstring strain, should be okay to start.
Michael Collins, Athlone's longest serving player, and Stephen Mullan, have left the club by mutual consent.
Kick-off at Finn Park is at 7.45pm.
