LOI previews: Shamrock Rovers and St Pat's set for derby battle

The League of Ireland’s four European qualifiers meet on Monday night, with the clash between new league leaders Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick’s Athletic the pick of the pair

JOB DONE: Conan Noonan, right, and Justin Ferizaj of Shamrock Rovers celebrate their side's third goal during the win over UCD on Friday night. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

The League of Ireland’s four European qualifiers meet on Monday night, with the clash between new league leaders Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick’s Athletic at Tallaght Stadium the pick of the pair (8pm).

A slow start by the four-in-a-row chasing champions, taking seven games to win, is a distant memory as Friday’s 3-0 win at UCD leapfrogged them above Bohemians, who lost at home to Derry City.