SSE AIRTRICITY LEAGUE PREVIEWS

SHAMROCK ROVERS v BRAY WDS

Tallaght Stadium (8.0, R Hennessy) Team news: Rovers recall Trevor Clarke after a two-game suspension, but Greg Bolger and Ronan Finn are injury doubts. Dylan Hayes is still out for Bray but Conor Kenna should be fit to rejoin the squad. Talking point: Bray troubled Rovers last season, winning two of their three league meetings but the Hoops can take out their early-season frustrations with a home win. Boyle Sports betting: Rovers 4/9, Bray 6/1, draw 10/3 Verdict: Home win.

SLIGO ROVERS v CORK CITY

Showgrounds (7.45, R Harvey) Team news: Sligo are again missing the injured Regan Donelon, Raffaele Cretaro and John Mahon. Johnny Dunleavy and Josh O’Hanlon will be absent for Cork, but Graham Cummins returns after suspension. Talking point: Sligo’s gamble with two debutants, including goalkeeper Mitchell Beeney, paid off with last Friday’s win over Derry and that same defence can earn a draw for a Rovers side who have a point to make having lost so many key players to Cork in recent years. Boyle Sports betting: Sligo 4/1, Cork 4/6, Draw 14/5 Referee: Xxxxxx X. Verdict: Draw.

WATERFORD UTD v ST PAT’S ATH

RSC (7.45, S Grant) Team News: Waterford’s new signing Courtney Duffus has been cleared to make his debut, while John Kavanagh returns to the squad. Saints are still missing Killian Brennan and Thomas Byrne, but Christy Fagan is expected to be fit. Talking point: With experienced heads like Conan Byrne, Ryan Brennan and Owen Garvan doing their stuff, St Pat’s – who managed just two away league wins last season – can score on the road again following their win at Bray. Boyle Sports betting: Waterford 21/10, Pat’s 7/5, Draw 21/10 Verdict: Away win.