Town secured a comprehensive win over their rivals.
Athlone Town secured a vital win in the First Division yesterday.
Ian Ryan’s side claimed a 2-0 win at home to Longford Town in El Classico.
Goals either half from Cillian Tollett and Peter Grogan were enough to seal victory and move them onto 13 points.
It comes just three days after their 2-0 defeat at home to UCD.
Town return to action away to Wexford this Friday night.
FULL TIME IN EL CLASICO pic.twitter.com/VyjATK0Dq7
— Athlone Town AFC (@AthloneTownAFC) April 6, 2026
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