PREVIEW - Cork City face tough task against League leaders
Shamrock Rovers come to town this evening as they face City
Cork City return to home league action this Friday evening, as they take on league leaders Shamrock Rovers.
The Rebel Army's last league game ended in defeat, as Dundalk took the three points in Oriel Park last Friday evening. Monday evening saw the visit of Cobh Ramblers to Turner's Cross in the EA Sports Cup, a game which City won 4-1 to advance to the quarter finals. The visitors defeated UCD 3-1 in Tallaght last Friday, before exiting the cup having lost to Bray Wanderers in a penalty shootout.
City boss John Caulfield spoke with RedFM Sport ahead of the game
Team news:
City need to perform better:
It's a good opportunity to get some points:
Rovers will be hoping to get points from the game to strengthen their position in the table:
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