Drogheda look to stretch lead

UNBEATEN Drogheda United will have the chance to go clear at the top of the eircom League when they face Shamrock Rovers this evening at Tolka Park (kick off 8pm; all other games 7.45pm).

With St Pat’s not in action until tomorrow when they take on Sligo Rovers, Drogheda have the chance to take the lead but must contend with a growing injury list to which has now been added to by Aidan O’Keefe and Damian Lynch, on top of confirmation that skipper Declan O’Brien will be out long term with knee medial ligament damage.

Hoops boss Pat Scully, although still without skipper Aidan Price, will be able to call on Danny O’Connor and Andy Myler, both of whom came off the bench in the 0-0 draw with Cork City at Turner’s Cross.