St Pat's hope for three in a row

St Patrick's Athletic v Galway United

St Patrick's Athletic will be hoping to make it three in a row when they welcome Galway United to Richmond Park this evening, kick-off 7.45pm.

Des Byrne and Barry Ryan miss tonight's clash through suspension, which will leave sub keeper Brendan Clarke between the sticks for the Saints tonight.

Galway will travel full of confidence following last week's hard-fought draw in Cobh, although they are missing Alan Keane (knee), Ciaran Foley (shin), and Stephen O’Flynn (groin).

Jonathan Keane and Cathal Fahy have been drafted into the squad as cover for the Tribesmen.

"We have a little bit more competition so fellas have to perform," said Galway boss Tony Cousins.

"That is the way it will be this year. I have a bunch of fellas who are prepared to give everything."

He added: "It doesn’t matter who you are playing in this league, but to come back from a goal down shows me character."