The big Dublin derby takes place at Tallaght Stadium this evening as league leaders Shamrock Rovers host city rivals Bohemians, while Finn Harps welcome St Pat’s to Ballybofey in the earlier kick-off.
Shamrock Rovers v Bohemians Tallaght Stadium, 7:45pm
The champions will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run in the league as they take on Bohemians at Tallaght Stadium.
Rovers are currently top of the table, level on points with Sligo and St Patrick’s Athletic, while Bohs will be hoping to narrow the gap to the leaders and bounce back from their midweek defeat.
Team News
Shamrock Rovers: Neil Farrugia remains out injured, while Joey O'Brien and Sean Kavanagh will be assessed before the game.
Bohemians: TBC
What They Said
Stephen Bradley (Shamrock Rovers): "I only watched their game against Sligo and it was a pretty even game. Both teams had chances and there wasn't much in the game. It was a really competitive game and of course we expect the same."
Keith Long (Bohemians): TBC
Finn Harps v St Patrick’s Athletic, Finn Park, 5:45pm
Both sides have enjoyed a fine start to the season and St Pat’s will be looking to stay at the top of the table with a victory against their Donegal hosts.
Harps have only lost one game out of their opening six matches and will be looking to join the visitors on 14 points with a home win.
Team News
Finn Harps: Shane McEleney is expected to miss out after coming off after 15 minutes on Tuesday night. He's joined on the injury table by Ryan Connolly, with Conor Barry, Mark Timlin and Ethan Boyle all doubtful.
St Pat’s: Cian Kelly (foot) and Jay McClelland (knee) will both miss the game
What They Said
Ollie Horgan (Finn Harps): "We'll be doing very well to get anything from the game. They have bags of quality in that squad and have been flying to start the season. We'll take a cut off it and hopefully get the rub of green and come away with something."
Stephen O’Donnell (St Patrick’s Athletic): "We know we need to be at our very best, Finn Harps have had a great start to the season. It’s always a tough place to go but we are looking forward to the game.
"They beat us twice last season. They beat us in the cup and then 3-2 in the league near the end of the season so it’s always a tough game. They’ve started brilliantly so we are under no illusions the task ahead of us."
