Eircom top three in action tonight

St Patrick's Athletic will be looking to maintain top spot in the eircom League Premier League when they face fourth-placed Sligo at the Showgrounds this evening.

Should Sligo win the match, second-placed Bohemians could take over the league lead with a home victory over bottom club Galway United.

Derry City, meanwhile, can keep the pressure on Bohs and Pats with a home victory over UCD, while Shamrock Rovers host Drogheda United and Bray Wanderers face Cork City.

In the First Division, Monaghan take on Kildare County and second-placed Dundalk are away to Wexford Youths.