The biggest match of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division season takes place on Tuesday night as champions Dundalk host challengers Cork City at Oriel Park, live on RTE2 and RTE Player.
The Lilywhites have seen their lead cut to just one point after their shock 3-0 defeat to Sligo Rovers on Saturday.
With both clubs facing six more games in the league, Tuesday's fixture will go a long way to deciding where the title goes at the end of the campaign.
In-form City bring with them a good record to Oriel, collecting a win earlier in the season and a draw last year.
But the all-conquering Lilywhites have traditionally responded to any setback in the last two seasons and will be confident of extending their lead at the summit.
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In team news, Stephen Kenny will be without the services of Patrick McEleney who has a hip injury and Robbie Benson who has a groin problem.
McEleney was introduced as a substitute against Sligo but was struggling with the knock.
Gearóid Morrissey is still a major doubt after picking up an injury in the FAI Cup semi-final, which ruled him out of the Galway game.
Dave Mulcahy returns from a one match ban but long-term absentees Alan Smith and John Dunleavy will definitely miss out.
Watch the game live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player and live updates online from 7pm.
Finn Harps take on St Patrick's Athletic in another re-arranged game taking place on Tuesday.
