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LOI preview: European sides aim to extend advantage

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Tonight sees the four sides competing in European competition clash in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division as games are brought forward to assist them in late summer.

It has become a tradition to move two matches into May in order to give the clubs a free weekend in around their first round qualifier.The same teams will also meet on Monday 26 June, thus leaving them vacant on the weeks ending 16 July and 28 July.

The latter coincides with the beginning of the second round.Shamrock Rovers host St Patrick's Athletic tonight at Tallaght Stadium as the Hoops begin life at the top of the table once again.The sides met at the venue on 14 April.

Since that, Stephen Bradley’s side have won eight from nine in an unbeaten run which also includes seven clean sheets.Pat’s have recorded back-to-back victories under interim boss Jon Daly.

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