Premier Division

Bohemians v Drogheda Utd (Dalymount Park, 7.45)

The galvanising effect of one good win has Drogheda confident on their visit to Dalymount Park tonight.

Having made five changes last week, on top of several the week before, it's hard to guess what side Drogheda will put out tonight. Lawlor has the benefit of picking from a fully fit squad which he hopes to add to in the very near future.

Newry Town's transfer-listed striker Dessie Gorman is top of Lawlor's shopping list along with two unnamed players from England.

Bohemians also have a clean bill of health with Eoin Mullen completing his two match suspension. Manager Roddy Collins has hinted that Derek Swan may start up front, now that he's back to full fitness, leaving Jamie Harris to content himself with a place on the bench.

Last two seasons: 1998/99: Did not meet; 1999/2000: Drogheda United 0 Bohemians 2.

Current League form: Bohemians: WWWLL; Drogheda United: LLLLW.

Leading scorers: Bohemians: Crowe (six); Drogheda United: M. Byrne (five).

Referee: P Whelan (Dublin).

Betting: Home: 8/11, Draw: 12/5, Away: 4/1.

UCD v Shelbourne (Belfield, 7.45)

It's a waiting game for UCD right back Tony McDonnell, who is doubtful after dislocating his toe in last week's 0-0 draw at St Patrick's Athletic.

Eamonn McLoughlin stands by.

There's better news for the Students as striker Mick O'Byrne appears set for his return after a six week lay-off due to a hamstring strain. He should come in up front where Peter Hanrahan, out with a virus last week, may also feature.

Shelbourne manager Dermot Keely is on the lookout for a ball-winning midfielder despite saying he's happy with what he's got.

"The Paul Doolin of 10 years ago would have done the job for me, but Paul can only give me an hour now at his age," said Keely.

Richie Baker didn't go back to Bristol City on trial this week with Keely unsure as to what is going on regarding a possible transfer.

Older brother Dessie, match-winner against Bohemians, may keep his place in the team ahead of Garry Haylock who was dropped last week.

Last two seasons: 1998/99: UCD 1 Shelbourne 1, Shelbourne 1 UCD 1, UCD 0 Shelbourne 1. 1999/2000: Shelbourne 0 UCD 0.

Current league form: Shelbourne: DWDDW; UCD: DWWDD.

Leading scorers: Shelbourne: R. Baker, Fenlon, S. Geoghegan, Haylock, Scully (all two each); UCD: Martyn (four).

Referee: P McKeon (Dublin)

Betting: Home: 7/4, Draw: 2/1, Away: 11/8.

Betting courtesy of Paddy Power.