Sligo title bid faces tough test in Cork

Sligo Rovers can’t actually win the title in Cork tonight but a victory or, at least, the avoidance of defeat, will keep them on course to finish the season as Airtricity League Premier Division champions.

A large travelling crowd will swell the attendance at Turner’s Cross and the Setanta cameras will also be there to provide live coverage of the 8pm game.

“It is not an easy run-in but this is what you face in trying to get over the line,” says Sligo manager Ian Baraclough. “Turner’s Cross has a lot of history and there will be a good atmosphere. With the added expectation on us and the television cameras present, I think Cork will try to put on a good performance for their fans and try to finish as high as they can this year.”