LOI preview: Derry City look to push on after European exit

Finn Harps v Derry, Finn Park, 6pm

Derry City, after their Europa Conference League elimination, make the short distance to take on Finn Harps. Ruaidhrí Higgins' side will now be looking to make sure that they are back in Europe next season, while also keeping tabs on Dundalk.

Second from bottom Harps are 13 points adrift of Drogheda United. At this stage of the season it's about making sure that there is enough daylight between themselves and basement club UCD. Manager Ollie Horgan is all too aware that the opposition will now be determined to close that gap at the top of the table, and wants his side to put in a shift.

He told FinnHarps.ie: "A derby is always a very tough game and Derry are a very serious side. They have depth that will really stand to them despite competing in Europe during the week. Lads like Patrick McEleney have caused us a host of problems over the years and of course we know well the quality that his brother Shane brings too having had him with us the last couple of seasons.

"They'll be eager to maybe get back up nearer the top of the table where they were earlier in the season and will undoubtedly bring a big crowd down the road, so it’s on us to prepare and hopefully put in a shift and send our supporters home happy."

In team news, David Webster misses out through injury, while Dylan Duncan, Filip Mihaljević and Eric McWoods are doubts.

Derry City have brought in attacking midfielder Sadou Diallo joining from Forest Green Rovers.

The 23-year old played alongside Will Patching in the Manchester City Youth Academy and has represented England at underage level.

Despite their Europa Conference exit in Riga, Ruaidhrí Higgins says his squad are now focused on this derby clash.

"Obviously we're disappointed to