Title may swing way of Hoops tonight

THE penultimate night in the Airtricity League could see Shamrock Rovers crowned champions for the second year in succession — without even having to kick a ball.

For that to happen, the reigning champions will be looking for favours from old Dublin rivals, Bohemians and St Patrick’s Athletic, who take on Sligo Rovers and Derry City respectively.

A win for Bohs at Dalymount Park would mean Sligo — currently lying second, four points behind the Hoops — won’t be able to catch the leaders, while a win for St Pat’s at Richmond Park, or even a draw, would finally put paid to Derry’s hopes of overhauling Michael O’Neill’s men.