Traffic delays likely: Bumper crowd expected for north-west derby tonight

Come early - that's the plea from Finn Harps ahead of this evening's big north-west derby clash with Derry City at Finn Park.

A limited number of tickets will still be available before kick-off as the two sides meet for the third time this season.

Harps won 2-1 on the opening day before a capacity 4,300 crowd.

There will be traffic restrictions in the Ballybofey area due to the game.

The sides then drew 2-2 in the Brandywell in May.

Harps are without Damien McNulty and Gareth Harkin.

Derry have scored only one goal in their last two outings but manager Kenny Shiels feels that they have been “downright unlucky” when you consider the chances that they have had.

City have also been hit with a mounting injury list ahead of a busy few days that see Cork City visiting the Brandywell on Monday evening. Defenders Ryan McBride, Aaron Barry and Patrick McClean are all out while doubts remain over Dean Jarvin and Conor McDermott.

Kick-off at Finn Park is 8.00 pm.