Limerick bid to halt losing run against Hoops

After suffering narrow back-to-back defeats by Sligo Rovers and St Patrick’s Athletic, Limerick are hoping for an improved return at Thomond Park this evening, when they host a Shamrock Rovers side desperate for a win.

With goals hard to come by, the Hoops have drawn four of their five games. They needed a late Derek Foran equaliser to deny Cork City three points at home on Friday and although they remain unbeaten, the Rovers support are already getting on the back of new manager Trevor Croly with Sligo opening up a gap.

Limerick boss Stuart Taylor returns to the sideline after missing Saturday’s defeat through suspension, while Dave O’Leary and Rory Gaffney are both nearing fitness and may be involved. Axel Bossekota remains suspended and Dom Foley is still injured.