Setanta newcomers face Drogheda

Drogheda United open their Setanta Sports Cup campaign against tournament newcomers Cliftonville at United Park tonight, kick-off 8.05pm.

United boss Paul Doolin has a few injury problems with long-term absentees Declan O’Brien and Shane Barrett joined on the sidelines by keeper Dan Connor, Jason Gavin, who has a medial knee injury, and Shaun Maher who is suffering from tendonitis.