Bray Wanderers v UCD - Carlisle Grounds, 7.45

Inconsistent is the one word that sums up Bray Wanderers' season, according to manager Pat Devlin, whose side float dangerously above the relegation zone.

Eddie Gormley returns from suspension, paving the way for Stephen Fox to revert from midfield to a striking role alongside Paul Keegan, with Jason Byrne likely to miss out.

Jody Lynch and Phil Keogh, who shipped knocks in last week's defeat at Bohemians, should be fit to start.

UCD's Clive Delaney, fresh from having a separate three-match ban overturned, is suspended following his red card against Derry City earlier in the month. Tony McDonnell replaces him in central defence.

Seβn Finn, whom manger Paul Doolin describes as "a very clever player", continues in attack following his hugely impressive full debut last week.

"We've made a lot of progress," said Doolin after last week's unlucky 3-2 defeat by Shelbourne, "but there is a lot more to me made."

Last two seasons: 2000/2001: Bray Wanderers 1 UCD 2, UCD 1 Bray Wanderers 1, Bray Wanderers 1 UCD 0; 2001/2002: UCD 1 Bray Wanderers 2.

Current league form: Bray Wanderers: LLWWL; UCD: LLDWL.

Leading league scorers: Bray Wanderers - Byrne (six); UCD - R Martin (seven). Referee: A Kelly (Cork).

Betting: Home: 6/4; Draw: 2/1; Away: 7/4.

Galway Utd v Shamrock Rovers

Terryland Park, 7.45

With leaders Shelbourne facing a resurgent Bohemians, Shamrock Rovers may look on this as an opportunity to regain top spot. Manager Damien Richardson, however, says he'll take nothing for granted.

"Going to Terryland Park is a tricky one for us," said Richardson, as his side embark on a run of fixtures against the bottom five in the table. "I don't see it as an easy venue. Galway had a good win last week. They were very strong, very physical. We have had a quiet period and we need to pick up points to stay in contention."

Pat Deans is set for a return to midfield, while Tony Grant also returns up front as both Jason Colwell and Stephen Grant are suspended.

Galway wait on captain Billy Clery (ankle), while midfielder Mark Herrick is suspended, with Darragh Sheridan his likely replacement.

Transfer-listed winger Bobby Ryan is again unlikely to be involved.

Last two seasons: 2000/2001: Galway United 1 Shamrock Rovers 0, Shamrock Rovers 0 Galway United 0, Galway United 1 Shamrock Rovers 1. 2001/2002: Shamrock Rovers 3 Galway United 0.

Current league form: Galway United - WLLLW; Shamrock Rovers - DWLLD.

Leading league scorers: Galway United - Murphy (four); Shamrock Rovers - Francis (eight).

Referee: J Stacey (Athlone)

Betting: Home: 4/1; Draw: 9/4; Away: 4/6

St Patrick's Ath v Longford Town

(Richmond Park, 7.45)

Longford expect to announce their new manager later today. Following interviews and discussions with over half a dozen prospects, vice-chairman Jim Hanley, not surprisingly, refused to name him, but did say it's down to two candidates. They are believed to be Monaghan United boss Bobby Browne and former Drogheda United manager, Martin Lawlor.

Caretaker manager Derek O'Neill has one or two problems as he picks the team for the last time.

Fergal Coleman is out with a back strain while Keith O'Connor has flu. Shay Zellor stands by to partner Eric Lavine in attack.

St Patrick's striker Liam Kelly returned to training this week following a double three-match ban with a calf strain and manager Pat Dolan is hopeful he'll be fit for selection.

Dolan is likely to stick with a the 4-4-2 formation used last week.

"They've lost their last two games," says Dolan, wary of Longford's recent hiccups. "But they were unbeaten in seven league games prior to that."

Last two seasons: 2000/2001: St Patrick's Athletic 2 Longford Town 4, Longford Town 0 St Patrick's Athletic 3, St Patrick's Athletic 2 Longford Town 1; 2001/2002: Longford Town 3 St Patrick's Athletic 3.

Current league form: St Patrick's Athletic: WDWWD; Longford Town: DWWWL.

Leading league scorers: St Patrick's Athletic - Mbabazi (10); Longford Town - Lavine (nine).

Referee: J O'Neill (Waterford)

Betting: Home: 1/2; Draw: 5/2; Away: 6/1.

Shelbourne v Bohemians

Tolka Park, 7.45

Stephen Kenny gets an early opportunity to experiment tactically due to the suspension of striker Trevor Molloy. Bohemians' new manager is toying with the idea of going with five across midfield, with Glen Crowe up front on his own feeding off the supply of wingers Dave Morrison and Tony Folan.

Brian Shelley is likely to start at right-back as veteran Tony O'Connor has a calf strain.

Shelbourne have the luxury of fielding an unchanged team for the fifth game in a row as they try to extend their unbeaten run to eight games and stretch their lead at the top.

Young winger Wes Houlihan has looked a bit jaded in recent games, but should start.

Convalescing manager Dermot Keely remains on the fringes for the time being while Alan Matthews and Noel King successfully run the team.

Last two seasons: 2000/2001: Shelbourne 4 Bohemians 2, Bohemians 0 Shelbourne 1, Shelbourne 2 Bohemians 4; 2001/2002: Bohemians 4 Shelbourne 6.

Current league form: Shelbourne - WDWWW; Bohemians - DDLLW.

Leading league scorers: Shelbourne - Geoghegan (seven); Bohemians - Crowe (12).

Referee: H Byrne (Dublin)

Betting: Home: 5/4; Draw: 2/1; Away: 2/1.