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It might not be one for the football purists but the apprentice comes up against his teacher at Flancare Park on Saturday night. Longford boss Alan Matthews was assistant to current Dublin City boss Demot Keely at Shelbourne. At the moment both sides are making themselves hard to beat and Longford have achieved two draws while Dublin City have lost two but beaten Derry.
Longford Town vs Dublin City
(Flancare Park - 7:30 pm - Premier)
Referee: Tony Kelly
Potentially these could be two of the strugglers in the division come the end of the season so a positive result for either would be a huge boost in that battle.
Longford are without Davy Byrne and he is expected to miss about a month's action due to the ankle injury picked up against Sligo during the week. Otherwise, Longford should have everyone to call from although David Mooney is expected to miss out also.
Mark Rooney and Ben Whelehan are out with injuries for Dublin City while Dave McGill is suspended.
Paul Crowley is available again after a one game ban. Alan Keely should return after flu.
League form for Longford Town : DD
League form for Dublin City : LWL
Previous meeting(s) : Longford Town 2-0 Dublin City (09/11/2004)
Dublin City 2-1 Longford Town (08/07/2004)
Longford Town 2-0 Dublin City (15/06/2004)
Longford Town 0-0 Dublin City (15/05/2004)
Dublin City 0-1 Longford Town (27/03/2004)
IrishFootballOnline.com Prediction: Draw
