League Preview: Finn Harps -v- Cork City

FINN HARPS

Third hosts first in Ballybofey, with Finn Harps aiming to bounce back from successive away defeats.

Having started the season like a steam train, Harps haven't won in their last three outings, only managing one point in that run against ten-man UCD.

Goals have dried up, with only club captain Tony McNamee's exquisite free kick against the Students being their sole strike.

Cork City have already travelled to Finn Park in February, earning a draw.

Striker Success Edogun scored the opener that night but is without a goal since netting against Athlone Town at the start of March.

CORK CITY

The Rebels remain unbeaten after eleven games, only being held to four draws in the process.

Having not beaten Harps on their last visit, rescuing a result through Jack Doherty’s levelling penalty, Cork City will have victory on their minds again here.

Currently on the road due to ongoing stadium development at Turner’s Cross, Cork took a point and a clean sheet away from second-placed UCD.

Then, a week ago, they thrashed bottom side Longford Town, with Charlie Lyons and Cian Coleman both bagging braces.

Doherty has netted five goals across all games, and Head Coach Tim Clancy will be even more encouraged should his team’s unbeaten run extend to twelve at Finn Park.

Referee: Mark Moynihan.

MATCH STATS

Finn Harps haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last three games after recording three in a row prior to that.

Cork City have scored in all but two of their league matches so far.

The visitors will move ten points ahead of Harps with a win.

Prediction: Finn Harps 1-3 Cork City.

FINN HARPS

Injured: Kevin Jordan.

Doubtful: Max Hutchinson, Aaron McLaughlin.

Suspended: None.

CORK CITY

Injured: None.

Doubtful: None.

Suspended: None.