Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley says they're expecting a 'tough game' at Galway United this evening.
With Derry City and Bohemians both dropping points this weekend, the Hoops can go 12-points clear at the top of the Premier Division table with a win.
St Pat's look to bounce back from their midweek defeat to Besiktas when they welcome Sligo Rovers to Richmond Park.
John Martin's late headed goal has earned Shelbourne a share of the spoils in their Dublin derby, which finished 2-all against Bohemians.
Daniel Kelly put Shels in front early on but Bohs equalised through Connor Parsons, before Dawson Devoy put them ahead in the second-half at Tolka Park.
Longford Town are up to eighth place in the First Division.
Darragh Murtagh and Aaron Doran were on target as they beat Treaty United 2-nil at Bishopsgate.
Shelbourne will leapfrog Athlone Town at the top of the Women's National League if they beat Waterford.
