Town long for win over Linfield

LONGFORD TOWN boss Alan Matthews reckons his team will have to pick up all three points when Linfield visit Flancare Park for tonight’s Group Two Setanta Cup match (kick-off 7.15).

“The way this six-team tournament is set up, clubs have to win their home games and then get something out of their away matches. That is why tonight is a ‘must win’ game for us after losing 2-1 to Glentoran at the Oval last month,” said Matthews.

Since that Belfast disappointment, Longford have lost their opening two eircom Premier League ties, 2-1 away to Waterford United and then that single goal defeat by leaders Cork City at Flancare on Thursday night. Matthews wants to change that situation.

“Our performances have not been bad - we have plenty of good players. But results is what it is all about and we haven’t taken our chances. ”

Longford may include strikers Andy Myler and Paul Keegan in their starting line-up.