Sport Headlines 20th September

Cork City closed the gap on league leaders Dundalk to just four points last night.

Seanie Maguire's second half penalty was the difference as the Rebel Army won 1-0 away to Finn Harps - City though had full back Steven Beattie sent off for two bookable offences.

Speaking to CorkCityFC.ie afterwards, boss John Caulfield says it was a hard fought win.

Dundalk though can move 7 points clear again tonight - Stephen Kenny's side host Shamrock Rovers at Oriel Park, kick off is at 7.05.

In the Munster Senior League tonight Castleview host St Mary's, kick off at O'Sullivan Park is at 7.45.

The Ireland Women's team wrap-up their European Championships Qualifying campaign with a home tie.

Sue Ronan's side will be seeking to finish third in Group 2 as they host Portugal at the Tallaght Stadium from 6pm.

Four Premier League sides will be looking to avoid defeat to lower league clubs in the third round of the League Cup tonight. 

Arsenal travel to Nottingham Forest, 

Liverpool are at Championship strugglers, Derby

Everton welcome Norwich to Goodison Park. 

And Bournemouth face Preston. 

There's only one all-Premier League tie among tonight's eight games with Leicester entertaining Chelsea. 

All of tonight's games kick off at 7.45. 

In the RedFM Senior Hurling League tonight St Finbarrs host Newcestown, that's in Togher at 7.45.

In the Premier U21 A hurling championship Newcestown take on St Finbarrs, throw in at Carrigaline is at 7.45.

Michael Conlan has signed a professional contract with one of the "big two" promotions in the US. 

The 2012 Olympic silver bronze medallist, and world champion will fight for the Top Rank Boxing. 

Conlan joins a stable that also includes multi-time World champion, Manny Pacquiao (PR: Packy-ow), and is in line to appear in front of huge audiences on Showtime.