Galway United v Shelbourne (7.45)
Although still technically needing a result to guarantee themselves Premier Division football next season, Galway are far closer to being second than Bohemians and company would have liked.
The win in Derry more or less means Don O'Riordan can start winding things down and some of the younger players, as well as Derek O'Brien and Scott Morgan, both of whom have shaken off injuries, will again be in the reckoning for starts this evening.
On the face of it, the leaders go into the match in a strong position with everyone fit and Richie Foran is back from his trial at Aberdeen. The ongoing problem involving Pat Scully and some other members of the squad remain unresolved, however, and could yet affect the club's run-in.
The immediate difficulty is that the central defender, who is said to be a target for Bohemians, Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic, may not travel today as his wife is due to give birth soon.
Last two seasons: 1999/00: Shelbourne 1 United 1, United 0 Shelbourne 0, Shelbourne 1 United 1; 00/01: United 1 Shelbourne 1, Shelbourne 3 United 1.
Recent league form: United: LDDLW; Shelbourne: DLWLW.
Leading scorers: United: Lavine (10); Shelbourne: Foran (10).
Betting: Home: 9/2, Draw: 9/4, Away: 1/3. Referee: P Whelan (Dublin).
