Dublin duo face Europa deficits

IN the wake of Shamrock Rovers’ success on Tuesday in the Champions League, it’s Dublin on the double tonight for the Airtricity League in Europe as St Patrick’s Athletic and Bohemians both seek to turn home second legs to their advantage in the Europa League.

Optimism will be in much greater supply at kick-off in Richmond Park where, following their narrow 2-1 away defeat to Karagandy in Kazakhstan, Pat’s know one goal and clean a sheet will be enough to see them through to a third qualifying round meeting with Ukraine’s Karpaty Lviv.

Saints boss Pete Mahon has a full squad to choose from, with Airtricity Player of the Month Danny North making a welcome return from injury to lead the line as the home side seek the goal they need in Inchicore.