Sligo Rovers have injury doubts over three players heading into their opening game of the Airtricity Premier Division against Shamrock Rovers on Saturday, kick-off 7.45pm.

New signing Gary McCabe has a hamstring knock, while Gavin Peers has a knee injury and Matthew Blinkhorn is also struggling.

Rovers started their campaign in the best possible fashion last Saturday by beating Cliftonville in the Setanta Cup 3-0 in the Showgrounds.

Padraig Amond scored his first goal for the club in the match and the Carlow man, along with Eoin Doyle, faces his former club in the highly-anticipated clash.

Supporters are advised to enter the ground early as a large crowd is expected.