Eircom Premier League 13th - 14th May

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I'm no expert on this league, in fact I think I can safely say I made a loss on it last year. I'm determined to learn from my mistakes though, and have another option for summer football .

There could be a potential for making money on the under 2.5 goals market. So far, 67% of the league games have finished under 2.5 goals. Gamebookers currently offer the unders/overs market but I'm not sure if anyone else does?

Fixtures

St. Patrick's Athletic - Shamrock Rovers 2.18 3.09 2.96
Waterford - Cork City 2.74 3.12 2.31
Bohemians Dublin - Longford Town 2.10 3.11 3.14
Bray Wanderers - Derry City 2.61 3.06 2.43
Drogheda United - Shelbourne United 3.34 3.20 1.96
Finn Harps - UCD Dublin 2.50 3.05 2.54

Average odds taken from Betexplorer

Overall Table

1. Shelbourne 8 6 2 0 16 - 3 20
2. Cork 8 5 2 1 12 - 4 17
3. Derry 8 5 1 2 9 - 4 16
4. Drogheda 8 3 4 1 11 - 9 13
5. Waterford 8 4 0 4 8 - 7 12
6. Bray 8 3 2 3 12 -14 11
7. UCD 8 2 3 3 6 - 8 9
8. Longford 8 2 2 4 6 - 8 8
9. St. Pats 8 2 2 4 9 -12 8
10. Shamrock 8 2 2 4 10 -15 8
11. Bohemians 8 1 4 3 5 - 9 7
12. Finn Harps 8 0 2 6 2 - 13 2

Previews from www.rte.ie

St. Patrick's Athletic v Shamrock Rovers

Striker Keith Dunne returns from suspension to give St. Pat's boss John McDonnell a full panel to choose from as they strive
to avoid a hat-trick of defeats.

"It's certainly a tough game," said McDonnell. "We need to get back to winning ways after defeats in Waterford and Cork, so
it's important we take points from this game."

Rovers remain without banned full-back Mickael Wolski but have midfielder Cathal O'Connor back from a ban.

Striker Steve Feeney remains out for up to a month with an ankle injury.

Bohemians v Longford Town

Bohs' boss Gareth Farrelly has defenders Ken Oman and Dessie Byrne back from suspension and both should come straight back into the starting eleven.

Terry Palmer, who has deputised in central defence for Oman, has a slight groin strain.

Town are without key striker Dessie Baker after he limped out of their Setanta Cup defeat at Linfield on Tuesday with a groin problem.

Stephen Paisley returns to Town's defence meaning a probably reshuffle right throughout the team with Shane Barrett likely to start up front with Andy Myler.

Bray Wanderers v Derry City

Bray wait on striker Stephen Fox who must pass a late fitness test on a calf strain if he is to lead the line against the Candystripes.

Defender Stephen Gifford remains out with a foot injury that could sideline him for several weeks yet.

Derry have left-sided midfielder Killian Brennan available again following a groin strain.

However, boss Stephen Kenny must again select from a squad missing both Kevin Deery (knee) and Barry Molloy (shin splints).

Drogheda United v Shelbourne

Gary Rogers, who replaced Dan Connor at half-time in last Saturday's 1-1 draw in Longford, continues in goal for Drogheda as Connor rests a groin injury.

Finnish midfielder Sami Ristila returns following a ban while Graham Gartland plays his last game before a two match suspension.

Shels remain without Glen Crowe (hamstring) while central defender Colin Hawkins is banned.

Boss Pat Fenlon must wait for fitness checks on new player of the month Richie Baker (groin), Wes Hoolahan (groin), Stuart Byrne (thigh) and Jamie Harris (hand) before naming his team.

Waterford United v Cork City

Blues welcome back key defender Kevin Doherty after he missed last week's defeat in Derry with a head cut.

Sean Finn (knee) is out while fellow midfielder Paul Crowley (groin) remains a doubt.

Daryl Murphy won't feature again as he finalises his move to Sunderland after the clubs agreed on a fee.

Though left-back Danny Murphy is back from a ban, Cork boss Damien Richardson is unlikely to change his starting eleven.