League Preview: Limerick FC - v - Derry City

• Tom Clancy
• Sat, Oct 17 2015




LIMERICK

Bottom of the table Limerick host a Derry City side who have yet to secure their Premier Division status for next season. City will know that a point will all-but secure safety.

 

Friday’s results mean that Martin Russell’s side can climb off the bottom for the first time since early April, but maximum points are required once again.



Few would have predicted the Blues being in with a chance of staying up at this point a couple of months ago, but seven wins in ten has given Limerick momentum that has their crowds increasing and belief growing.



They welcome back Shane Tracy from suspension, though Sean Russell deputised well in defence in the 3-1 win over Galway United. The Shannonsiders should have a full complement to choose from.



Their prolific nature in front of goal has given them hope, though Limerick have still conceded 67 goals in 29 games, something which will give opposition belief.

 

You can listen to Limerick striker Vinny Faherty on our latest Extratime.ie Sportcast here.
 

 

DERRY CITY

A much welcome victory over Bray Wanderers last weekend will have helped Paul Hegarty ease pressure on his side. However their away form will have their loyal fans worried travelling to Shannonside.



Ryan McBride and Aaron Barry are available once again, having sat out the win over Wanderers due to suspension.



Hegarty should have close to a full squad to choose from, as Derry bid for just a fifth away win of the season.


Referee: Jim McKell

 

MATCH STATS

Limerick have kept just one clean sheet all season. That was against Derry City in a 0-0 draw back in July. Derry won 2-0 at Jackman Park earlier this season.

 

Vinny Faherty and Ian Turner have scored 20 goals between them this season, 11 and 9 respectively.



City have kept three clean sheets in their last four away games.
 

BETTING
Limerick 5/4; Draw 5/2; Derry City 2/1.

 

PREDICTION
Limerick 2-1 Derry City


Limerick

Injured: None 

Doubtful: None

Suspended: None


Derry City

Injured: None

Doubtful: None

Suspended: None