Only a victory will satisfy Richardson

CORK CITY boss Damien Richardson will be satisfied with nothing less than a victory over Portadown in tonight’s Group One Setanta Cup clash at Turner’s Cross (7.45pm).

"Even though we are already guaranteed a place in the semi-finals after that 1-0 win away to Dungannon Swifts last week, this is a game we have to win to keep alive the hopes of topping the group and therefore having a home semi-final next month," said Richardson.

Cork have winger Roy O'Donovan back after a one-match suspension but midfielder Joe Gamble is doubtful with an ankle injury. Defender Neal Horgan (thigh) and midfielder George O'Callaghan (groin) face late fitness tests after taking knocks in Saturday's drab scoreless draw with Drogheda United in the eircom League Premier Division game at United Park. Bosnian-born midfielder Admir Softic could come into the reckoning for at least a place on the bench.