Shamrock Rovers and St Patricks Athletic face off in a huge clash this evening as the second round of fixtures begins in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division.
Rovers find themselves in second place after a disappointing start to the season which sees them six points adrift of league leaders Derry City. The Hoops, who are going for their third league title in a row, have picked up just 17 points from their opening 9 games this season.
St Pats on the other hand find themselves in third place just three points behind Rovers. Tim Clancy has made a decent start to life in Inchicore and can see his side rise above Rovers into second place with a two goal victory this evening. To do so, his side will have to become the first team to defeat Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght this season, with the two time defending Champions so far winning three and drawing one of their four home games to date.
