Sporting Fingal -v- UCD

• Brendan White
• Fri, Oct 29 2010


Sporting Fingal play host to UCD this Friday evening in Morton Stadium hoping to pip Sligo Rovers to third spot in the Premier Division. Kick-Off 7.45pm

Sporting Fingal gave kept their hopes alive with a 2-0 win against Dundalk weekend with goals from Shaun Williams and Ronan Finn. UCD have nothing to play for as they lie seventh after last weekend’s defeat to Sligo Rovers.

Ger O’Brien is suspended following his red card against Dundalk on Friday, while Colm James (knee) is ruled out. Shaun Maher will undergo a pre-match fitness test on a hamstring injury.

“Defeating UCD is the priority and our recent form, including two away wins at Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk, provides me with optimism. UCD will come to Morton with nothing to lose but we’ve a job to complete and the focus is on getting three points”, manager Liam Buckley said.

UCD come into the game with no injuries or suspensions in effect. “We’re looking forward to going to the Morton Stadium,” manager Martin Russell said. “We like to test ourselves again good footballing sides and Liam Buckley’s team still have lots to play for so it should be an entertaining match.”

Venue: Morton Stadium
Referee: A. Buttimer
paddypower.com odds: Sporting Fingal 4/11 Draw 10/3 UCD 15/2

Sporting Fingal
Doubtful: Shaun Maher
Injured: Colm James
Suspended: Ger O’Brien

UCD
Doubtful: None
Injured: None
Suspended: None

Extratime.ie Prediction: Fingal should have too much for UCD. 2-0 to Fingal.