Sligo Rvs v St Patrick's (7.30)

With their rivals for the league title distracted, St Patrick's Athletic travel to Sligo in search of a three-point lead at the top of the table.

Like Shelbourne, though, they have injury worries up front where Ian Gilzean (knee) and Leon Braithwaite (hamstring) are both doubtful.

Nicky Reid, on the other hand, has a couple of problems of his own. Padraig Moran joins Marcus Hallows on the injury list after pulling a hamstring against Drogheda, while Neil Ogden could be out until after the summer with a knee ligament problem. Local youngsters Donagh Oates and Sean Flannery are likely to start up front as Rovers seek to repeat their 2-1 win in Inchicore.

Last two seasons: 1996/97: St Patrick's 2 Sligo 2, Sligo 2 St Patrick's 0, St Patrick's 4 Sligo 2; 97/98: Sligo 3 St Patrick's 4, St Patrick's 1 Sligo 2.

Recent league form: Sligo: DWLDD; St Patrick's WWDDW.

Leading scorers: Sligo: Moran (eight), St Patrick's: Gilzean (11).

Betting: Home: 3 to 1, Draw: 9 to 4, Away: 10 to 11.

Referee: P McKeon (Dublin).

First Division

In the first Division, Limerick make the journey to St Francis tomorrow (kick-off 2.30) knowing that anything other than a win will effectively end their hopes of snatching one of the automatic promotion places. This evening, meanwhile, Longford travel to Cobh Ramblers for a game with a 7.30 start.