Sunday
Derry City v UCD (3.15)
With Europe still beckoning for these two there is plenty to play for, particularly as both still need to string a few wins together if they are to nip in ahead of the clubs currently sitting higher up the table.
This weekend they'll have to cope without central defender Darren McCaul who is with the Northern Ireland under-21 squad and Mahon will have to wait until the last minute before finding out for sure whether Eddie McCallion, who is on international stand-by, can play.
UCD, meanwhile, are also without a central defender and full back - Robert McAuley and Eamonn McLoughlin are both suspended - but Mick O'Byrne will return to the attack.
Last two seasons: 1998/99: UCD 2 City 2, City 2 UCD 0, UCD 2 City 1; 99/00: City 0 UCD 2, UCD 1 City 0.
Recent league form: City: DDDWW; UCD: WLDDD.
Leading scorers: City: Coyle (seven); UCD: Martyn (nine).
Betting: Home: 5/4, Draw: 2/1, Away: 15/8.
Referee: H Byrne (Dublin).
Shamrock Rovers v Galway United (3.0)
Significant as their remaining relegation worries are, United boss Don O'Riordan admits that the real jostling within the camp this week is amongst those anxious to be involved next Friday night when Shelbourne go to Terryland for the cup semi-final.
With Eric Lavine and Darragh Sheridan both suspended there are at least two opportunities to impress floating around.
Damien Richardson hopes to stick as closely as possible to the 11 that started against Sligo last Sunday. However both strikers from last weekend, Graham Lawlor and Sean Francis, are doubtful (ankle and calf).
Last two seasons: 1998/99: Did not meet; 99/00: Rovers 2 United 1, United 0 Rovers 3. Recent league form: Rovers: DDLDW; United: DDDLL.
Leading scorers: Rovers: Francis and Woods (seven apiece); United: Lavine (six). Betting: Home: 4/5, Draw: 9/4, Away: 11/4.
Referee: A O'Regan (Cork).
Sligo Rovers v Shelbourne (3.15)
Rovers manager Tommy Cassidy, who having had a close to full strength squad last weekend, is now missing several first team regulars again.
The problems are particularly acute in defence where Wesley Charles is ill, Tommy Byrne is ruled out by a clause in his loan agreement with Shelbourne and Padraig Moran's thigh strain will probably keep him sidelined.
The Rovers boss insisted though, the important thing is for them to turn in a more passionate display than was managed last week in Morton Stadium.
Shelbourne boss Dermot Keely arrives with a full squad to choose from and admits that probably the biggest threat to his side is complacency. "We have to be careful not to get it into our heads that the job is done," he said. "Sligo are a very different team at home".
Last two seasons: 1998/99: Shelbourne 1 Rovers 1, Rovers 1 Shelbourne 3, Shelbourne 1 Rovers 0; 99/00: Rovers 2 Shelbourne 4, Shelbourne 1 Rovers 0. Recent league form: Rovers: DLDDL; Shelbourne: DWWWW.
Leading scorers: Rovers: Moran (11); Shelbourne: S Geoghegan (eight). Betting: Home: 3/1, Draw: 2/1, Away: 5/6. Referee: J Feighery (Dublin).
Betting courtesy of Paddy Power
