Candystripes seek to maintain pressure at top

Derry City v St Patrick’s Athletic

Derry City will stay in touch at the top of the table if they can overcome St Patrick’s Athletic when the two sides meet at the Brandywell tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

Liam Kearney suffered a broken leg last time out for City as they beat Galway 3-0 so he has been ruled out for the foreseeable future.

Barry Molloy is also missing for Stephen Kenny's side as he injured his foot and is also ruled out for the next few games at least.

Saints travel north with a long injury list including Stuart Byrne, who is struggling with an ankle injury.

Former Bray and Shelbourne midfielder Alan Cawley is ruled out with a calf strain, while Gints Freimans will not travel as he is recovering from a knee injury.

Gary Dempsey and Mark Leech are still missing as they both are recovering from broken legs.