Waterford FC travel to Leeside tonight for the first Munster derby of the new Airtricity League Premier Division season as Cork City provide the opposition.
Both sides will be seeking their first victories following defeats in the opening series of games last weekend, the Blues conceding a last minute goal in a 2-1 defeat at home to Shamrock Rovers, while City suffered a 1-nil defeat at St. Pats.
Waterford FC midfielder John Martin says they were disappointed to lose to Shamrock Rovers last Friday.
Speaking to WLR Sport, John says games against Cork are always special.
John says the new players have settled in well to the squad.
Kick-off in Turners Cross is @ 7:45pm and WLR will broadcast the game live thanks to Clem Jacob Hire, with commentary team Ray Scott and Matt Keane.
MATCH PREVIEW: It's a Munster Derby this Friday night as Waterford FC make the trip to Turners Cross to face Cork City. Team news and the thoughts of Alan Reynolds below... https://t.co/bANGmaRWhS #WaterfordFC2019 📷 Noel Browne pic.twitter.com/XlTHDdMeB1
— Waterford FC (@WaterfordFCie) February 21, 2019
Elsewhere this evening in the top flight, champions Dundalk will be hoping to pick up a first win fo the season tonight.
The Lilywhites travel to the North-West, taking on Finn Harps
Sligo manager Liam Buckley comes face to face with his former side St Pat's.
UCD are against Bohemians, and Shamrock Rovers host Derry City.
⚽️ Team news ahead of tomorrow evening's @SSEAirtricityLg Munster derby against @WaterfordFCie #ccfc84 #takeyourseat
KO: 7.45pm
Ticket info: https://t.co/5sM4GETpkuhttps://t.co/MizAMMeUN3— Cork City FC (@CorkCityFC) February 21, 2019
