Galway travel to Richmond Park for their opening game of the 2010 Airtricity League on Friday evening. Sean Connor's competitive debut as manager of the Tribesmen sees United travel to the same venue where 12 months ago Ian Foster made his competitive debut as United manager.

A new look United side will be missing the suspended Bobby Ryan. New signing Stephen O'Donnell is expected to feature after a badly bruised eye meant he missed last Friday's friendly with Hull. Alan Murphy remains sidelined as he continues his rehabilitation after knee surgery.

Referee: P.Sutton

KO; 7.45pm