On each of the three occasions, it is the home side who have come out on top by a solitary goal, with Bohemians having two wins to City’s one.

Bohs prevailed in extra time in the League Cup fixture, after City staged an impressive comeback having been 2-0 down, the Gypsies eventually winning out 3-2.

Dessie Byrne, Liam Burns and Stephen O'Donnell are all ruled out for Bohemians through suspension.

In addition, there are injury concerns for Mark Rossiter, John Paul Kelly, Chris Turner and former Cork striker Neale Fenn.

On a positive note, Harpal Singh has returned to full fitness in time for Bohs' biggest game of the season. Singh played for 70 minutes against UCD and had a key role in both goals.

Cork City will be looking to bounce back from their defeat against St Patrick’s Athletic as they attempt to qualify for this year's final.

City boss Damien Richardson should have virtually a full squad to chose from as only Darragh Ryan (pelvic injury) will definitely sit out the tie, while Gareth Farrelly (chest infection), Brian O’Callaghan (hamstring) and Denis Behan (also hamstring) are rated as doubtful.