
Pete Mahon will have a full squad to choose from, as will the visitors after Joseph Ndo received international clearance, opening the door for a debut against his former club tonight.
The early pace-setters versus the only team left in the Premier Division boasting an unbeaten record, even if Sligo have only won two of their seven games and drawn the rest.
St Pat's came out on top in their recent Setanta Cup semi-final so they will have the upper hand psychologically.
| Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Rovers | 12 | 25 |
| St Patrick's Athletic | 12 | 23 |
| Dundalk | 12 | 21 |
| Bohemian FC | 12 | 20 |
| Derry City | 12 | 14 |
| Galway United | 11 | 14 |
| Shelbourne | 11 | 13 |
| Sligo Rovers | 12 | 11 |
| Drogheda United | 11 | 10 |
| Waterford FC | 11 | 4 |