Bottom of the league Athlone welcome the league leaders Dundalk in what could be the deciding game for the First Division title.
Last Time Out:
Dundalk got back to winning ways on Friday night as they defeated UCD at Oriel Park 3 – 2 which put them six points clear ahead of Cobh Rambleres.
Despite going 1 – 0 up inside the first 10 minutes, Athlone ended up losing at home to Wexford 1 – 2.
Previous Meetings:
08.08.2025 Dundalk 6 – 1 Athlone Town.
02.05.2025 Athlone Town 0 – 0 Dundalk.
14.02.2025 Dundalk 1 – 0 Athlone Town.
Key Players:
Athlone Town: 20 year old Billy Gilmore is a Key player for Athlone this season.
Dundalk: 21 year old Gbemi Arubi is a Key player for the league leaders this season with 11 goals to his name so far this season.
Prediction:
Athlone Town 0 – 2 Dundalk.
Dundalk will have too much for Athlone as they could be crowned First Division Champions on Friday night if Cobh don’t beat Bray at home.
Important Information:
Where to watch: LOITV.
Kick Off: Friday 3rd October, 19:45.
Referee:
Match Odds: Athlone Town 17/2, Draw 4/1, Dundalk 2/9.