Kilkenny City v Cherry Orchard, Buckley Park, 7.30 - Cherry Orchard finished the stronger in the first game at Richmond Park, but it was Kilkenny who had the better chances. "If we play well we should win easily," says Kilkenny manager, Joe McGrath, still seething at his side's capitulation to Shamrock Rovers in the second-half of their league game on Sunday.

A boost to Kilkenny is the return from suspension of Portuguese striker Carlos Rocha. Robbie Brunton (flu), Richie Purdy (toe), Derek McGrath and Dave Mulcahy, both knee injuries, are all doubts for the home side.

Colm Byrne is still out for Cherry Orchard due to a hamstring injury.

Referee: J Feighery (Dublin).

Betting: Home: 4/5; draw: 9/4; Away: 11/4.

Winners at home to Bohemians.