Athlone Town boss Michael O'Connor is looking for a first away win in two months to follow their biggest victory of the season so far in beating Kilkenny City 3-0 at the weekend.
Despite clawing their way off the bottom of the table in recent weeks, Monaghan United have not won at home in ten league matches since March.
Boss Mick Cooke is without the suspended Shane McGeown suspended, while he must wait for fitness checks on goalkeeper Robbie Horgan (calf), defender Thomas McGauley (calf) and striker Robbie Farrell (groin).
