Shamrock Rovers -v- Limerick FC

SHAMROCK ROVERS

Fifth placed Shamrock Rovers will take on sixth placed Limerick FC in the Airtricity League at Tallaght Stadium on Friday night (kick off 8.p.m).

The home team will come into the game on the back of four successive wins in league and cup. Mark Quigley, who has resumed training, is still unavailable for selection for the Hoops because of a hamstring injury. David Elebert (quad) misses out as well, while Shane Robinson will also not play. Barry Murphy (calf) and Jason McGuinness (groin) are doubtful and both will be assessed before the game. Danny Ledwith returns to the squad

for the match.

Rovers manager Trevor Croly told the Shamrock Rovers website that he is hoping that his side can build on last week's 2-1 win against Cork City. “We put in a good performance and got a good result out of the game in Cork last weekend and we will be looking to build on that on Friday night. Limerick had a tricky game last week and a difficult result and we know they will want to turn that around. They also had a lot of bodies out last week, who will return for this game, so we are expecting them to put up a tough test.”

LIMERICK FC

Limerick, who were beaten 3-0 by league leaders Saint Patrick’s Athletic last Saturday, will be hoping for their first win in the Premier Division since May 6th when they beat Cork City at Turner’s Cross.

Stuart Taylor’s side have scored eight more goals away from home in the league this season than they have at home. However they have also conceded nine more goals away from home than they have at Thomond Park.

The blues do not report any injury concerns ahead of their trip to Tallaght on Friday.

Referee: Neil Doyle.

MATCH STATS

The two sides drew 1-1 in their previous meeting in the league this season on April 2nd.

Shamrock Rovers midfielder Ronan Finn has a degree in sports management.

Limerick FC striker Rory Gaffney won the PFAI first Division player of the year in 2012.

BETTING

Shamrock Rovers 8/15, Draw 13/5, Limerick FC 11/2.

PREDICTION

Shamrock Rover 2-1 Limerick FC.

Shamrock Rovers

Injured: Mark Quigley, David Elebert, Shane Robinson.
Doubtful: Jason McGuinness, Barry Murphy.
Suspended: None.

Limerick FC

Injured: None.
Doubtful: None.
Suspended: None.