Damien Duff: 'It’s probably the biggest game at Tolka Park for 20 years'

Most observers expect this title race to be decided on Friday, November 1, the night Shelbourne and Derry complete the campaign by facing each other at the Ryan McBride Brandywell.

Shelbourne manager Damien Duff before the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between St Patrick's Athletic and Sligo Rovers at Richmond Park in Dublin. Picture: Stephen Marken/Sportsfile

League of Ireland Premier Division: Shelbourne v Derry City, Tolka Park (Monday, 7.45pm) Live Virgin Media.

Europe is over, the FAI Cup parked and the objective consuming Damien Duff is finishing out Shelbourne’s season with a first title since 2006.