Cup holders Longford put the party on hold for Shelbourne game

LONGFORD TOWN as the new FAI Carlsberg Cup holders will hope to put on a performance to match the party mood when they take on Premier Division leaders Shelbourne tomorrow (Kick off 7.30pm) in their first appearance at Flancare Park since that historic 2-0 Cup final victory over St Patrick’s Athletic at Lansdowne Road on Sunday.

Elsewhere there is all to play for in the big relegation battle between Drogheda United and Derry City at O2 Park (Kick off 8pm) while St Pat's will be hoping to get back to winning ways when they host Waterford United at Richmond Park (Kick off 7pm).

"There will be no special fanfares or parading the Cup that can wait for another day. The main objective is to secure three points against a Shelbourne side who have beaten us in three previous league meetings this season," said boss Alan Matthews.