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Athlone Draw Tricky Premier Division Opposition For FAI Cup Third Round

Tuesday, 23 July 2024 08:44

Dario Castelo's side face a long trip down to the Regional Sports Centre in Waterford.

Athlone Town will have to overcome Premier Division opposition if they're to progress to the next round of the FAI Cup.

The midlanders face an away day to last year's First Division champions Waterford.

The Munster club are now flying high in the country's top league, sitting third after 24 games.

Town managed to progress to the third round after a narrow win over Ringmahon Rangers on Friday evening.

The meeting of table toppers Shelbourne and Galway United is the only all-Premier Division clash in the third round draw.

Both clubs have won one each in their two league meetings this season.

2022 winners Derry City are away to Cork City, Kerry will entertain last year's runners up Bohemians and Sligo Rovers are at home to UCD.

Of the other top-flight sides left, Drogheda United are at home to Wilton United. Elsewhere, Wexford are away to Ballyfermot and there'll be a local derby between Treaty United and Pike Rovers.

All games will take place on the weekend ending August 18th.

 

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