Derry City hope to secure the point they need to ensure European football next season when they play St Patrick's Athletic at Inchicore on Friday night.

"Europe would be a huge prize for the players - it would be a big thing, massive for the club, with serious financial rewards," said Derry manager Stephen Kenny.

"We won't be playing for a draw - we'll be positive and try to score goals.

"We will take the game to them and make sure we defend well when we need to."

Derry will be without Eddie McCallion and Gareth McGlynn who have calf injuries.

Owen Morrison is also an absentee while Stewart Greacen is struggling with a shoulder injury.

Patrick McEleney and Shane McEleney face fitness tests before Kenny finalises his selection.

"This will be a tough game as St Pat's have only lost one match at home this season.

"They have to beat us to have a chance of qualifying for Europe themselves so we need to rediscover the edge in our play," added Derry boss Kenny.