League Preview: Longford Town -v- Finn Harps

• John O'Shea
• Sat, Aug 09 2014




LONGFORD TOWN

First Division leaders Longford Town go in search of their 9^th league win in a row, when they host Finn Harps at The City Calling Stadium on Saturday night.

 

Tony Cousin’s side are determined to end their absence from the top flight and seek promotion at the end of the season.

 

Longford have their eyes on the prize indeed, as they have a six point lead at the top of the table on 45pts.

 

Longford haven’t tasted defeat in the league since losing to Shelbourne at Tolka Park at the beginning of May. In the 13 games since then, Longford have picked up maximum points in 12 of those fixtures with the only blotch on the copybook coming in a scoreless draw at bottom team Cobh – some nine games ago.

 

Pat Sullivan is suspended for Longford, who also have Willie Tyrell and Glen O Connor missing through injury.

 

FINN HARPS

Finn Harps make the trip to Longford on Saturday night, seeking to end their season on a high. They are also hoping to extend their 6 game unbeaten run.

 

The last time that Harps lost was to Longford back in June up in Finn Park

 

Last time out, the Donegal side drew 2-2 with Wexford Youths. The result means they are 7 points behind Galway for the

 

Manager Ollie Horgan is relishing the tough task that faces his side at the City Calling Stadium.

 

“Longford are unbeaten in around a dozen games and have won their last eight games including the game before the break in Ballybofey.”

 

In team news, Harps will be without the suspended Caoimhin Bonner while Pat Mc Cann and Conor Winn are injury doubts.

 

Referee:  Rob Harvey

 

 

MATCH STATS

Finn Harps have won 3 out of the last 6 games they have played away to Longford Town

 

Finn Harps have drawn 10 games in the league, more than any other in the division

 

Longford’s last defeat came against Shelbourne back in May

 

 

BETTING

Longford Town 1/3 ; Draw 7/2 ; Finn Harps 7/1 .

 

PREDICTION

Longford Town 2-0  Finn Harps

 

 

Longford Town

Injured: Willie Tyrell , Glen O Connor
Doubtful: None.
Suspended:  Pat Sullivan

 

Finn Harps

Injured:  None
Doubtful: Pat McCann , Conor Winn .
Suspended: Caoimhin Bonner.