Shels fancied to make it an all-Dublin Cup final

Shelbourne are favourites to make it an all-Dublin FAI Ford Cup final against St Patrick’s Athletic on November 4 at the Aviva Stadium when they clash with Derry City in tonight’s semi-final replay at Tolka Park (8pm).

Manager Alan Mathews was delighted with the 1-1 draw achieved by his battling Shels side in the first semi-final at the Brandywell last Sunday — but knows Derry’s away form this season has been much better than home performances.

Mathews will probably give the nod to the same starting line-up as they bid to reach the final for the second season running after being beaten after extra-time and penalties by Sligo Rovers last year.