Injuries and suspensions greatly hamper St Pat's' hopes of ending a nine-match run without a win.

Robbie Doyle and Sean O'Connor are banned. Gerard Rowe - on loan from Shels - is ineligible, while Alan Reilly (calf) joins Chris Armstrong (knee) on the injured list.

Under-21s Peter Darcy and Robbie Smith come into the squad.

Shels have Stuart Byrne back from his prolonged ban but are without the suspended Jim Crawford. Midfielder Wes Hoolahan (calf) won't be risked.

Next Fixture

Waterford / April 19th @ 7:45pm
Competition: League
Venue: Richmond Park
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Team	Pld	Pts
Shelbourne	10	21
Derry City	10	16
Shamrock Rovers	9	15
St Patrick's Athletic	10	14
Bohemian FC	9	13
Sligo Rovers	9	12
Waterford FC	10	12
Galway United FC	9	11
Drogheda United	9	8
Dundalk	9	4