St Patrick's Athletic v Longford Town (Richmond Park, 7.45)

"We have already surpassed any realistic ambitions that we could have had for this season," says St Patrick's manager Pat Dolan, as he splashes cold water on supporters talking of a possible treble for his revitalised team.

Bottom of the table in mid-September, St Patrick's have won the League Cup, lie second in the league, and have an FAI Cup semi-final place well within their sights.

"I'm very pleased with my players," added Dolan of his still evolving team. "Whatever happens, you'll have two teams that can say they've had a very satisfactory season." St Patrick's, with just two defeats from their last 27 games, wait on Colm Foley (hamstring) and Jamie Harris (groin), who shipped the strains in a training match last weekend.

The month-long break since they last played has enabled Longford striker Keith O'Connor to recover from a neck injury, but defender Paul McNally is a slight doubt having strained a hamstring in training.

Referee: R O'Hanlon (Waterford). Betting: Home: 8/13; Draw: 9/4; Away: 4/1; Winners away to Portmarnock or Dundalk in quarter-finals.