
Team news: Gareth Coughlan and Derek Pender remain out for Pat's, while Ian Bermingham (ankle) is a big doubt and David McAllister is suspended.
The fitness of Bray's David Webster, Chris Shields and John Mulroy will be assessed closer to kick-off, while their long-term injury victims are still sidelined.
Talking point: The Saints, fresh from their last-gasp FAI Cup victory over Dundalk, will now be looking to remove the Louth outfit from the league's summit and they will be expecting a victory here.
Verdict: Home win.
| Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Rovers | 20 | 40 |
| Bohemian FC | 20 | 34 |
| St Patrick's Athletic | 19 | 32 |
| Dundalk | 19 | 29 |
| Shelbourne | 19 | 26 |
| Derry City | 20 | 22 |
| Galway United | 18 | 21 |
| Drogheda United | 19 | 21 |
| Sligo Rovers | 19 | 19 |
| Waterford FC | 19 | 11 |