Waterford depleted ahead of Dundalk trip

Waterford United will be without a couple of mainstays for tonight’s Airtricity League Promotion/Relegation play-off first leg away to Dundalk at Oriel Park (7.45pm, live on Setanta Ireland).

Defensive regulars Seamus Long and John Frost miss out due to a red card and an accumulation of yellows respectively, while Stephen Mulcahy is also a worry after limping off early in their last game against Longford Town.

“Having Seamus Long sent off against Longford was disappointing, especially as he had replaced Stephen Mulcahy so early in the game,” says Blues boss Paul O’Brien.