Galway United Women return to action this Saturday night, when they face Athlone Town in the Women's FAI Cup semi-final at the Athlone Town Stadium.

Athlone Town

Galway United's opponents in this huge cup clash are Women's Premier Division league leaders, Athlone Town.

The Westmeath outfit are also the current league and FAI Cup champions.

The side contain a number of high quality players, such as Madie Gibson.

The Town play their home games on a synthetic surface at the Athlone Town Stadium, and they will look to use that to their advantage, as they will look to play the game at a fast pace.

Athlone are managed by former Irish international, Lily Agg.

Galway United

United come into Saturday's game following a 2-0 away victory against Waterford FC at the RSC.

The tribeswomen have had an impressive league campaign so far, and they currently sit in 3rd place.

United have never reached the Women's FAI Cup final before.

However, Phil Trill's side do have a successful history in cup competitions, as they have claimed the All-Island Cup title on two seperate occasions in recent years.‍

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Manager's Thoughts

Speaking ahead of Saturday's game, Phill Trill said he was excited for the contest.

"It's really important that the fans get behind us. It's a massive game for the club, a FAI Cup semi-final and it is a very short distance away. Athlone are obviously a very good side, and the games between us are always very tight. We need to be positive and attack the game."

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‍Athlone Town v Galway United

Women's FAI Cup

Venue: Athlone Town Stadium

Date: Saturday, Aug 22nd

Kick-off: 7.35pm

Tickets

Tickets for the game can be purchased here - https://www.galwayunitedfc.ie/tickets

LOI TV

The game will also be streamed on LOI TV, for those that can’t make it to the game.

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