Bohs to heap the misery on Waterford

Cork City v Longford Town

Cork hinted at a return to form past when they scored four against UCD last Monday; Longford Town can be expected to provide a more stubborn obstacle. Mick Devine returns from suspension to challenge Mark McNulty between the posts for the 4th placed side. Strangely, only the Drogs, Shamrock Rovers and Cork themselves have scored more on the road this season than Longford - of course, the absence through suspension of the division's top marksman Dave Mooney will blunt the Town's ambition somewhat.

Previous meetings:
Longford Town 1-2 Cork City Eircom League Premier Division 2007 26 Jun 07 ->>
Cork City 2-0 Longford Town Eircom League Premier Division 2007 30 Mar 07 ->>
Cork City 1-1 Longford Town Eircom League Premier Division 2006 6 Oct 06 ->>
Longford Town 0-2 Cork City Eircom League Premier Division 2006 8 Jul 06 ->>
Longford Town 2-1 Cork City Ford FAI Cup 2006 26 May 06 ->>


Stan James Prices
Cork 4/7
Draw 12/5
Longford 9/2


Drogheda United v Derry City

Kevin Deery is a definite absentee for the visitors who continue to impress under the guidance of John Robertson. The Candystripes are unbeaten in their last eight league assignments, conceding just twice in the process. There may have been a whiff of good fortune surrounding their win over Pats last time out, but there was no doubting there defensive qualities. Drogheda on the other hand are showing signs of pulling up lately, and Paul Doolin will be eager to see his side re-assert their perceived superiority with a win here. Guy Bates' first goal for the Drogs will have given his boss some cheer as he watched his team complete a fourth successive league game without collecting maximum points.


Previous meetings:
Derry City 0-1 Drogheda Utd Eircom League Premier Division 2007 22 Jun 07 ->>
Drogheda Utd 2-1 Derry City Setanta Sports Cup 2007 17 Apr 07 ->>
Drogheda Utd 2-1 Derry City Eircom League Premier Division 2007 30 Mar 07 ->>
Derry City 0-0 Drogheda Utd Setanta Sports Cup 2007 12 Mar 07 ->>
Drogheda Utd 3-1 Derry City Eircom League Premier Division 2006 7 Nov 06 ->>

Stan James Prices
Drogs 11/10
Draw 2/1
Derry 9/4

St. Patrick's Athletic v Bray Wanderers

Pats have still managed just a single win from their last seven league matches; the visit of a poor Bray side should allow them to improve upon that dismal statistic. The absence through suspension of the influential Alan Cawley is tempered by the return to action of Chris Deans, Ray Kenny and Mark Duggan. Last week's clean sheet against fellow strugglers Waterford was the Wicklow side's first since they took advantage of Galway's home woes back in July. Keith Fahey returns to an almost full strength squad for the hosts; just Colm Foley and Darragh Maguire remain sidelined.

Previous meetings:
Bray Wanderers 1-2 St Patricks Athletic Ford FAI Cup 2007 17 Aug 07 ->>
Bray Wanderers 0-0 St Patricks Athletic Eircom League Premier Division 2007 22 Jun 07 ->>
St Patricks Athletic 3-1 Bray Wanderers Eircom League Premier Division 2007 30 Mar 07 ->>
St Patricks Athletic 5-1 Bray Wanderers Eircom League Premier Division 2006 20 Oct 06 ->>
Bray Wanderers 1-2 St Patricks Athletic Eircom League Premier Division 2006 23 Jul 06 ->>

Stan James Prices
Pats 2/5
Draw 11/4
Bray 13/2

Waterford United v Bohemians

Gareth Cronin has been singing the Blues lately as he's watched his side lose all but two of their last nine games. Last week's clean sheet versus Bray was their first in an almighty 18 games for the Blues; and things are not a whole lot better at the other end of the field either. Added to that gloom is the absence of Daryl Kavanagh for the remainder of the campaign. Unsurprisingly, their recent record against Bohs is unimpressive. Speaking of the Gypsys, Owen Heary returns from suspension but both Darren Mansaram and Conor Powell will be watching from the stand at the RSC. Alan Blayney continues to stand in for the injured Brian Murphy, while the mythical Harpal Singh may make an appearance. Sean Connor's side have netted just seven times on the road thus far; they should improve on that here.

Previous meetings:
Bohemians 1-0 Waterford United Eircom League Premier Division 2007 25 Jun 07->>
Waterford United 0-1 Bohemians Eircom League Premier Division 2007 30 Mar 07 ->>
Bohemians 3-1 Waterford United Eircom League Premier Division 2006 22 Sep 06 ->>
Waterford United 1-3 Bohemians Eircom League Premier Division 2006 30 Jun 06 ->>
Bohemians 4-2 Waterford United Eircom League Premier Division 2006 31 Mar 06 ->>

Stan James Prices
Waterford 3/1
Draw 9/4
Bohs 4/5

Shamrock Rovers v Galway United

The central midfield duo of Eric McGill and Alan Reynolds both serve suspensions for this one against an increasingly confident Galway United side, who arrive on the back of five games without defeat. Daryl Robson returns for the visitors. Nothing but a win will do for Pat Scully's side who were uncharacteristically outfought by Longford last time out at Tolka Park. There hasn't been more than a goal between the pair in recent meetings; this game should be no different.

Previous meetings:
Galway Utd 1-1 Shamrock Rovers Eircom League Premier Division 2007 22 Jun 07 ->>
Shamrock Rovers 1-0 Galway Utd Eircom League Premier Division 2007 30 Mar 07 ->>
Galway Utd 1-0 Shamrock Rovers Eircom League First Division 2006 6 Oct 06 ->>
Shamrock Rovers 1-0 Galway Utd Eircom League First Division 2006 4 Aug 06 ->>
Galway Utd 1-0 Shamrock Rovers Eircom League First Division 2006 2 Jun 06 ->>

Stan James Prices
Rovers 4/6
Draw 12/5
Galway 7/2

Sligo Rovers V UCD

The Students have been beaten twice already this season by Rovers. The return of Paul Byrne is imminent; he may play a part here. Pete Mahon's side have been erratic of late, but the concession of four goals against Cork will have wounded the visitor's pride. Sometimes beaten, never trounced can no longer be their motto. Following a run of four wins on the bounce which propelled them into the title race, things have slowed down for Rovers with no wins in any of their last five games. The return of Daniel Ventre will restore the equilibrium of their back four, while Steve Manson also returns from suspension. Last week's goal against Longford Town was their first in three outings and they'll be hoping that Faz Kudozovic and Matt Judge can start to chip in again.

Previous meetings:
UCD 0-2 Sligo Rovers Eircom League Premier Division 2007 22 Jun 07 ->>
Sligo Rovers 1-0 UCD Eircom League Premier Division 2007 1 Apr 07 ->>
UCD 1-0 Sligo Rovers Eircom League Premier Division 2006 3 Nov 06 ->>
Sligo Rovers 0-1 UCD Eircom League Premier Division 2006 4 Aug 06 ->>
UCD 3-0 Sligo Rovers Eircom League Premier Division 2006 6 May 06 ->>

Stan James Prices
Sligo EVS
Draw 2/1
UCD 5/2