Match Preview: Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk

Sligo Rovers will be aiming to bounce back from Thursday's defeat to St. Pats when they take on Dundalk at The Showgrounds tomorrow night.

Once again, there are no injury or suspension, and there's been a further boost with young winger Daryl Horgan returning from a short term injury. Paul Cook has been somewhat blessed with very little injuries and suspensions so far this season, and is expected to name the same Starting 11 for the 4th week in a row.

Ian Foster on the other hand has a very bare squad to work with, travelling to Sligo without a number of players. Daniel Kearns misses out through suspension, while Jason Byrne, Stephen McDonnell, Eoghan Osbourne and Stephen Maher all out. There are also worries over the fitness of Greg Bolger, Mark Griffin and Dean Bennett.

Gavin Peers

photo from sligorovers.com

The last time the two teams met ended in a 1-1 draw in Oriel Park, Gavin Peers scoring a fine header to equalize for the The Bit O' Red after Jason Byrne put Dundalk in front very early in the 1st half.

As a thank you to their supporters for their continued support Sligo Rovers are running a special incentive for the game against Dundalk. The 2,000th person that comes to the game will win a midweek break for two for anywhere in Ireland and also €200 spending money.

A win for Rovers would see the club continue to put the pressure on the league leaders Shamrock Rovers and a big crowd would help the club in it’s efforts to carry out the necessary infrastructural works needed to host the upcoming Europa League 3rd Round match.

Kick-off as usual is at 7.45 p.m.