Caulfield and Galway welcome Cobh but look to cut City's lead to the bare minimum 

Ramblers have taken just two points from 30 since their last win back in April as productive Galway are eager to land counter-punch in First Division title race

Tight race: Galway United manager John Caulfield during the SSE Airtricity League First Division match between Wexford and Galway United at Ferrycarrig Park in Wexford. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Galway United can cut the gap on First Division leaders Cork City to a single point should they heap more misery on Cobh Ramblers at Eamonn Deacy Park.

This week is City’s turn to be the idle side of the nine-team division, with Colin Healy’s outfit maintaining fitness by welcoming Stoke City to Turner’s Cross on Saturday for a friendly.