With the game moved forward because of Bohemians' UEFA Cup tie against Kaiserslautern next Monday, Bohemians have the opportunity this evening to consolidate their position at the right end of the table and Derry the chance to continue their move away from the bottom.
With the exception of Mark Dempsey, who will be laid up for about four more weeks with a stress fracture, Roddy Collins has a full panel to choose from and is likely to throw Trevor Molloy, back after a two-match suspension, straight back into the attack.
The home side continue to have a string of minor injury worries with Paul Hegarty, Peter Hutton and Liam Coyle all carrying knocks but the expectation is that all three will recover.
Meanwhile, Derry City will entertain Glasgow Celtic at the Brandywell on Monday, October 2nd, it was confirmed last night.
The game, organised to save the northern club from drifting out of senior football, had been agreed with Parkhead boss, Martin O'Neill, three weeks ago.
Confirming the date last night, Derry's commercial director Jim Roddy said he had no doubt the game would attract a sellout crowd. Tickets go on sale at the Brandywell tonight.
Last season: Bohemians 3 City 0, City 0 Bohemians 0, Bohemians 0 City 0.
League form: City: LLDW; Bohemians: DWWD.
Leading scorers: City: Hargan, Beckett and McCaul (one apiece); Bohemians: Crowe (three).
Betting: Home: 15/8, Draw: 2/1, Away: 6/5. Referee: H Byrne (Dublin).
Betting courtesy of Paddy Power
