Waterford FC and Cork City will clash for the third time this season when they meet at the RSC this evening in a vital Airtricity League Premier Division encounter.
The Blues have won both Munster derbies so far this season, recording 2-nil wins over the Leesiders in February and April.
Both sides have been struggling for form in the league in recent weeks and the sides are level on 27 points each.
Both teams advanced to the second round of the FAI Cup last weekend following morale boosting wins over Maynooth and Cabinteely respectively.
MATCH PREVIEW: Waterford FC return to the RSC this Friday night as Cork City visit for the third Munster Derby of the season. https://t.co/GCVbbPeGWw #WaterfordFC pic.twitter.com/6aSJ8CJM0i
— Waterford FC (@WaterfordFCie) August 15, 2019
Blues striker Walter Figuriea told WLR Sport it's a massive game which the squad are looking forward to; "Yeah I am very excited, I've been told how important this game is for the club, it'll be a great lift for the club if we could get a win".
Walter netted a brace in the recent EA Sports Cup tie against Derry, and says he's settling in well to the Waterford attack.
Walter says he's looking forward to what's set to be a busy few weeks with another league game against Shamrock Rovers on Monday.
Kick-off at the Kilbarry venue is @ 7:45pm, and Matt Keane will have updates here on WLR.
TEAM NEWS | Look ahead to tomorrow's trip to the RSC to face Waterford: https://t.co/sfrM2V9mBb #CCFC84 pic.twitter.com/Klyg38LD13
— Cork City FC (@CorkCityFC) August 15, 2019
Elsewhere tonight in the top flight, after losing in the Europa League during the week, Dundalk are back to the bread and butter of the League tonight.
The leaders welcome Finn Harps to Oriel Park for an 8pm kick off.
The other top flight matches begin at 7.45.
Second placed Shamrock Rovers are away to Derry City.
It's Bohemians versus UCD at Dalymount Park,
St Patrick's Athletic up against Sligo Rovers at Richmond Park.
Meanwhile, Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy will name his provisional squad later for next month's Euro 2020 qualifier against Switzerland and the friendly with Bulgaria.
McCarthy could opt to give Tottenham's teenage striker Troy Parrott a place in the extended squad.
📹 Ireland manager Mick McCarthy announces his provisional squad tomorrow for next month's games against Switzerland and Bulgaria!
🎟️ Make sure you get your tickets at https://t.co/sa7BcXr5yt #COYBIG🇮🇪 pic.twitter.com/a3vqJWhVdD— FAIreland ⚽️🇮🇪 (@FAIreland) August 15, 2019
