Match Preview | Galway United V Athlone Town (First Division)

‘We are trying to build on our form’ – John Caulfield, Manager.

Galway United host Athlone Town at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday – Kick-off is at 7.45pm.

Three league fixtures remain for United, starting with the visit of Athlone Town on Friday evening. Tickets for the encounter can be purchased HERE

The Tribesmen drew 1-1 with Treaty United last time out which sees John Caulfield’s side sit in third place on the First Division table. Stephen Walsh added to his ever-growing goal tally by slotting away a penalty with ten minutes to go to earn a point.

This week’s opposition, Athlone Town, are in eighth position on the table – drawing with Longford Town in their most recent outing.

Ahead of the game, manager John Caulfield said:

“With Waterford winning the last day, we want to win this week’s match to try to get back into second position.

“We are trying to build on our form but we know that Athlone are strong and counter-attack well.

“We look forward to Friday’s game.”

Galway United 2022 Squad

Conor Kearns, Matthew Connor, Conor O’Keeffe, Stephen Walsh, Charlie Lyons, Killian Brouder, Diego Portilla, James Finnerty, Evan O’Connor, Oisin O’Reilly, Ronan Bambara, Max Hemmings, Adam Thomas, Bastien Héry, Mikie Rowe, David Hurley, Conor McCormack, Edward McCarthy, Manu Dimas, Ronan Manning, Wilson Waweru, Francely Lomboto, David Tarmey, Rob Manley.

 

Galway United V Athlone Town (First Division)

07/10/2022

Eamonn Deacy Park

Referee: Declan Toland

Assistants: Alan Dunne & Phillip Harrison

Fourth Official: Gavin Colfer

 

2022 Goalscorers (League & Cup)

Stephen Walsh – 17

David Hurley – 7

Wilson Waweru – 4

Manu Dimas – 4

Rob Manley – 4

Max Hemmings – 4

Francely Lomboto – 3

Edward McCarthy – 3

Killian Brouder – 3

Ronan Manning – 3

Mikie Rowe – 2

Alex Murphy – 2

Charlie Lyons – 1

David Tarmey – 1

Jordan Adeyemo – 1

Shane Doherty – 1

 

Last Meeting (First Division)

22 Jul 2022 | Athlone Town 1-3 Galway United

 

The game will also be live-streamed on LOITV.