LOI preview: Shels set to feel heat in Tallaght

Drama has been the consistent theme of the 2024 League of Ireland season with multiple storylines filled with twists and turns that don’t seem to be stopping.

The previous Republic of Ireland manager has returned to his roots. One of the greatest players the nation has ever produced is leading Shelbourne to heights they haven’t seen in two decades.

St Patrick’s Athletic and Dundalk are involved in a managerial merry go round with Jon Daly's move last night.

The Lilywhites had a three-week appointment of someone who had even more than 20 years out of the club games, while the Saints have recorded back-to-back losses under the helm of the league’s poster boy.

There has been more uncoupling than Love Island and all the while teams have reached halfway in their season with nothing lost.

The top three look set to contest the title, with the four sides behind in contention for Europe, and the bottom trio trying to avoid the drop.

It remains to be seen if that landscape continues and tonight will have a huge say on the very top of the tree.

Shelbourne face the biggest test of their credentials as a title challenger when facing Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght tonight.

They hold a six-point advantage going into the game; there is no denying the enormity of the fixture.

The team sandwiched in the middle, Derry City, will be very confident of making inroads in the table when struggling Sligo Rovers visit the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Derry's performance in Tallaght on Monday was very disappointing and a real missed opportunity.

Patrick Hoban returns to face a Sligo side with one win in their last nine matches.

Stephen Kenny goes in search of his first points as St Patrick's Athletic manager when facing Bohemians at Dalymount Park.

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