Athlone Town's FAI Cup 1st Round Tie Details Confirmed

Tuesday, 20 July 2021 10:33

The draw took place last week.

Athlone Town will start their 2021 FAI Cup journey on Friday night.

The FAI have confirmed that their 1st round game against Waterford will kick-off at 7:45 in Lissywoolen.

The midlanders come into the game with a record of one win since the end of May. There's been three draws in that time however and they've been badly hurt by the concession of late goals.

Adrian Carberry has bolstered his squad with a couple of signings thus far and at least one more is expected before the end of the window.

Waterford meanwhile have found form in recent weeks, with wins over Finn Harps and Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division.

FAI Cup | First Round Fixture Schedule confirmed

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They still sit in 9th but are now eight points clear of Longford and the automatic trap door from the top flight.

Canadian Marc Bircham took over mid-season and is still working on re-shaping the squad.

John Martin is their leading goal threat so far this season with four followed by Shane Griffin on three.

Of course last season's superb cup run is very fresh in the memory of the fans and with several hundred enabled to take their seat in the stand, it's sure to be a good atmosphere in Westmeath Friday night.

Complete 1st Round Details:

Friday, July 23

Athlone Town v Waterford, 7.45pm, Athlone Town Stadium
St. Patrick's Athletic v Bray Wanderers, 7.45pm, Richmond Park
UCD AFC v Shelbourne, 7.45pm, UCD Bowl
Wexford v Cabinteely, 7.45pm, Ferrycarrig Park
Maynooth University Town v Malahide United, 8pm, NUI Astro Maynooth
St. Kevin's Boys v Kilnamanagh, 8pm, St. Aidans School Astro
Shamrock Rovers v Galway United, 8pm, Tallaght Stadium

Saturday, July 24

Drogheda United v Derry City, 3pm, Head in the Game Park
Fairview Rangers v Finn Harps, 4pm, Fairview Rangers
Longford Town v Bangor GGFC, 7.30pm, Bishopsgate

Sunday, July 25

Killester Donnycarney v Usher Celtic, 11am, Hadden Park
Crumlin United v St. Mochtas', 2pm, VEC Captains Road
Liffey Wanderers v Cobh Ramblers, 2pm, UCD Bowl
Treaty United v Dundalk, 2pm, The Markets Field
College Corinthians v Bohemians, 3pm, Turners Cross
Sligo Rovers v Cork City, 5pm, The Showgrounds