Preview: Kilkenny City v Cobh Ramblers

Friday 12th October 2007, 9:40 am

12th October 2007

eircom League of Ireland First Division

Kilkenny City
v
Cobh Ramblers

Venue : Buckley Park

Referee : Neil Doyle

Kick-off : 8:00 PM

Like Finn Harps and Dundalk this weekend, Cobh Ramblers will aim to confirm a top three finish in the First Division of the League of Ireland and at least a promotion play-off place.

Cobh visit bottom of the league Kilkenny City as they look to keep the pressure on First Division leaders Finn Harps. A defeat to Harps a couple of weeks ago remains Cobh's only loss in their last twenty-nine league games.

Although Cobh won both home games against Kilkenny so far this year, they drew 0-0 the last time they visited Buckley Park, Kilkenny.

Kilkenny have picked up four points from their last two games following a win over Monaghan and a scoreless draw with Shelbourne last weekend. A win over Cobh would lift them off the bottom - at least until Wexford Youths take to the field on Saturday afternoon.

Team news
Kilkenny City

Aaron Ryan is suspended.
Willie Tyrrell returns after a ban.

Cobh Ramblers

Cobh's Shane Barrett is suspended.

Form
Kilkenny City

Last 6 games: D W L L L D

Cobh Ramblers

Last 6 games: W L D D W W

Previous meetings

4th August 2007 - eircom League of Ireland First Division

Cobh Ramblers 4-1 Kilkenny City

1st June 2007 - eircom League of Ireland First Division

Kilkenny City 0-0 Cobh Ramblers

7th April 2007 - eircom League of Ireland First Division

Cobh Ramblers 2-0 Kilkenny City

23rd September 2006 - eircom League of Ireland First Division

Kilkenny City 2-3 Cobh Ramblers

22nd July 2006 - eircom League of Ireland First Division

Cobh Ramblers 2-0 Kilkenny City

13th May 2006 - eircom League of Ireland First Division

Kilkenny City 1-2 Cobh Ramblers

Prediction

Away win. Cobh should win to keep the pressure on in the title race.

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