Cork City v St Patrick's Athletic team news

St Patrick's Athletic will be hoping to keep up their unbeaten start to the season as they travel to Turner's Cross to take on Cork City tonight, kick-off 8.00pm.

Damien Richardson's side already have a bit of ground to make up on St Pat's and Drogheda in the title race so three points is a must for the Leesiders.

Defender Seán Kelly will miss the game for City as he is out with a fractured cheekbone and striker John O'Flynn is carrying a thigh injury but should be involved.

Roy O'Donovan returns from suspension, however Colin Healy and Gareth Farrelly are still awaiting FIFA clearance.

"Aside from a slight doubt over John O’Flynn and Sean Kelly who will be out for a number of weeks, we have a full squad to choose from," said Richardson.

"It is a game we are eagerly looking forward to. After the disappointment of Monday night’s defeat to Linfield, it will require a performance of great character.

"It will be a great challenge against the league leaders, a very in-form team, but the game cannot come quick enough for us."

St Pat's have a full squad to choose from apart from Michael Foley who is unlikely to start as he jarred his knee in the Setanta Cup semi-final defeat to Drogheda.