Monaghan United vs Longford Town

The battle for 6th place in the eircom First Division takes place in Kingspan Century Park on Friday night as Monaghan United entertain Longford United. (Kick-off 20:00).

So far this season Monaghan has had the upper hand in this fixture, winning two out of three times. However Longford Town have fared slightly better this month taking 6 points from 12, including a win over title challengers Dundalk. Monaghan United have managed only 4 points from 12, but are coming into the game on the back of a comfortable victory over Wexford Youths.

Apart from Paul Whelan, who is suspended, Monaghan manager Paul Cooke should have a full squad to select from.

Longford will be looking to try out some fringe players in this game and have no suspensions.

The game kicks off at 20:00.

Extratime Prediction: We predict this game will end in a score draw. 1-1.