Robbie Benson has been a key figure for the Richmond Park side this season.
St Patrick's Athletic can join leaders Shamrock Rovers on 27 points with a win at the Brandywell.
They face Derry City in the early kick offs.
Saints midfielder Athlone's Robbie Benson told saintpatsfc.com he believes the Candystripes are an improving side under the recently appointed Ruaidhrí Higgins
That game and Bohemians clash with Dundalk at Dalymount Park get underway at 5:45.
Shamrock Rovers can bounce back from their first league defeat in 18 months when they host Sligo Rovers.
Kick-off is at 7.45.
At the same time, bottom side Waterford welcome Finn Harps to the RSC and Drogheda United take on Longford Town.
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