Having already secured top spot in Setanta Sports Cup Group Two, St Patrick's Athletic may rest some players for tonight's final group game with Portadown at Shamrock Park, kick-off 7.45pm.

Defender Stephen Brennan (thigh) and midfielder Joseph Ndo (ankle) will be rested, both are on yellow cards in any case, while Barry Ryan, John Frost and Stephen Quigley are also likely to sit the match out due to the risk of suspension as Pat's are already guaranteed a home semi-final.

U-21 goalkeeper Brendan Clarke may come in for his first game of the season, while recent super sub Mark Rooney and American Ryan Guy, who has appeared in the last two games, may make a start.

Anthony Murphy is still injured though had a work out before Friday's game with Bohemians. Ports have had a disastrous Setanta Sports Cup campaign once again and have nothing to play for.

Peter Kennedy is out having picked up two yellow cards.

Next Fixture

vs GALWAY UNITED

Date: May 1st (7:45pm)
Competition: League
Venue: Eamonn Deacy Park
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Team	Pld	Pts
St Patrick's Athletic	13	26
Shamrock Rovers	13	25
Dundalk	13	21
Bohemian FC	13	20
Derry City	13	17
Galway United	12	15
Sligo Rovers	13	14
Shelbourne	12	13
Drogheda United	12	13
Waterford FC	12	5