When the teams last met a win for Derry City would have sent them top of the table. As it happened the Hoops won 2-0 in Derry in May and this time around should City get a win it would still leave the Candystripes trailing the league leaders.
St Patrick’s Athletic went on a really good run prior to the international break with four wins on the trot up to their last match, securing their position in the top four.