Cork City v Shamrock Rovers - Turner's Cross, 2.0

Although unbeaten now in five league games, Cork manager Derek Mountfield's assertion that his side can win all remaining 12 games is a trifle ambitious. Nonetheless, injury and suspension hit Rovers, reeling from a bad defeat at Derry, won't relish this trip.

Central defenders Derek Coughlan (foot) and Declan Daly (stomach muscle) remain sidelined for Cork so Damien O'Rourke continues alongside Stephen Napier at the back.

Rovers, desperate for a win having collected just one point from their last three games, add the suspended Brian Byrne to their list of unavailables, Derek Tracey (calf), Marc Kenny (hamstring) and Tony Cousins (back). Tommy Dunne is set to start at left-back with Billy Woods pushing on to the left side of midfield.

Last two seasons: 1999/2000: Shamrock Rovers 3 Cork City 1, Cork City 2 Shamrock Rovers 0, Shamrock Rovers 1 Cork City 2. 2000/2001: Shamrock Rovers 4 Cork City 1.

Current league form: Cork City: D W D W D; Shamrock Rovers: D W L D L.

Leading league scorers: Cork City: Morley (six); Shamrock Rovers: Francis (five).

Referee: J O'Neill (Waterford).

Betting: Home: 5/4; Draw: 9/4; Away: 7/4.

League Cup Final, first leg

St Patrick's Athletic v UCD - Richmond Park, 7.45

"There has to come a time when we dominate a game and don't lose it," said UCD manager Martin Moran, whose side haven't beaten senior opposition in nine games.

"Sunday's defeat to Galway was the worst in my 16 months at the club. I've lost count of the number of games we should have won but lost. St Pat's are one of the form teams, but playing again so quickly will help. We can turn our season around by getting a result at Richmond Park tonight," added Moran.

"The cup certainly won't be won or lost tonight," says his opposite number, Pat Dolan. "It's a 180-minutes match as opposed to a 90-minute game. It's a different type of game and I certainly won't be disrespecting UCD." With Ger McCarthy out for St Patrick's with a recurrence of an ankle injury sustained in Friday's draw with Bray, Michael Holt, Jamie Harris and Ciaran Quinn are in contention to replace him. UCD work off the 13 players that lost to Galway with Kevin Grogan the only likely change to the starting line-up.

Referee: R O'Hanlon (Waterford).

Betting: Home: 5/4; Draw: 9/4; Away: 7/4.