Winger Paddy McCourt and striker Mark Farren are doubtful starters for Derry City who begin a hectic schedule of 12 games in six weeks tonight as they entertain Bohemians in the eircom League Premier Division at the Brandywell tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.
Reserve goalkeeper Patrick Jennings is suspended having been sent off in their last league meeting with title rivals Shelbourne.
Managerless Bohemians, docked three points on Wednesday for playing the suspended Jason McGuinness in a win over Shels in August, remain without the injured Vinny Arkins and Des Byrne, while Stephen Rice and John Paul Kelly are suspended.