Airtricity Premier Division: Derry City entertain Bohemians at Brandywell

Kenny Shiels has made great strides already as Derry City manager, but ending his team’s losing streak against Bohemians at could be his most difficult challenge yet.

Bohemians have had the upper hand over the Candy Stripes for two years now, with the Dubliners losing just once in the last seven meetings between the teams. More ominously however, they come to the Brandywell night (kick-off 7.45pm) hoping to make it five successive league wins against Derry.

Under Shiels (pictured), City have gone eight games unbeaten in all competitions, but despite another impressive win over Sligo Rovers in Tuesday night’s League Cup tie, the City boss is remaining wary of tomorrow night’s opponents.

“That will be difficult because they have got good players like Akinade and they will test us without a doubt. We know what qualities they have.

“It’s going to be tough because they are strong, especially in the attacking areas of the pitch and we must prepare properly for this one. Hopefully we can keep the supporters happy.”