Leesiders face Drogs without injured trio

Cork City host a Premier Division game for the first time since 2009 when Drogheda United visit Turner’s Cross.

The Rebel Army were disappointed to come away defeated from UCD first time out while Drogheda United had a weakened side out due to suspensions as they were narrowly defeated by champions Shamrock Rovers.

City are without Stephen Mulcahy, Kevin Murray and Neal Horgan - all with knee injuries.

Daryl Horgan (flu) returns but Davin O’Neill is still doubtful with flu.

Colin Healy (knee) and Tadhg Purcell (groin) also look set to miss out.

Drogheda’s Paul Crowley remains out while Declan O'Brien and Sean Breannan are doubts, although Brennan returns from suspension.

Eric Foley is still suspended while Ryan and Gavin Brennan also return from suspensions.

Cork City manager Tommy Dunne said: "Looking back on last week’s defeat, we need to improve on that performance. I hope that we will respond and get our season up and running.

I think the players are looking forward to this game, and it cannot come quick enough from our point of view."

Drogheda United boss Mick Cooke said: "Turners Cross won't be an easy place to go, obviously Tommy's side got caught on the hop by UCD.

They will be no pushovers and they have added well over the close season."