Under caretaker manager Gary Coad for the last time, bottom of the table Kilkenny City will attempt to end a run of 23 matches without a win that stretches back to June when they take on Galway United at Buckley Park this evening, kick-off at 7.30pm.
Play-off chasing Galway are without central defender Wes Charles who is away on international duty with St Vincent and the Grenadines.
Striker David O'Dowd is suspended while midfielder Ciaran Foley (groin) is a doubt.