Defensive crisis for Waterford United

Waterford United have been hit by a defensive crisis ahead of tonight's clash with Longford Town at the RSC.

Goalkeeper Jimmy Fyffe and defender Krystian Lamberski are ruled out with flu while Brendan Hughes (hamstring) and Chris Deans (suspended) are also ruled out.

Longford, meanwhile, are without Robbie Martin (back), Davy Byrne (foot) and Dean Fitzgerald (thigh).