Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley insists his team can't afford to think about events in Derry as they go in search of an unlikely League of Ireland Premier Division title triumph.
The Candystripes and Shelbourne looked set to make it a two-horse race from a long way out but their form tailed off, allowing the four-in-a-row champions to get back in contention, despite winning only 16 of their 35 games to date.
"There's no point in bothering ourselves with that game. What will be, will be up there.
"It's about us focusing on trying to beat Waterford. If we do that, we give ourselves a chance, but if we don't do that, it doesn't matter what happens elsewhere. So we just have to focus on what's in front of us.
"It's obviously exciting for everyone involved in the league to have it go down to the the final game. And we just see what happens."
In theory, Keith Long's Blues have little to play for other than spoiling the party, but they did win 3-1 at Dublin 24 earlier in the year, and were only beaten 2-1, twice, at home.
Rovers must plan without defenders Sean Hoare (injured) and Daniel Cleary (suspended) while Danny Mandriou will undergo a scan on a hamstring strain to determine whether he can take any part in the final game of the league season or next week's Europa Conference League clash against Welsh side TNS.
"Waterford have been a difficult opponent for us this year," said Bradley. "They've beaten us in Tallaght, and already gave us a difficult game down there the last time we played them.
"Waterford will come and play with freedom. They have some really good players. Keith's teams are always well organised. So tomorrow's a difficult game, and we've got to prepare as we normally do."
If Shamrock Rovers can get their job done and Shelbourne can't, it will be a first League of Ireland five-in-a-row, having equalled their own club's previous record last season.
"I think reflecting on what we've done and the history comes years down the line when we're all old and retired and we can look back," said Bradley.
"Right now, we're in it. We're hungry for more. Can we achieve it? Can we go and win? Tomorrow we'll see.
"But look, this group always fights and we'll keep fighting."
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