League Preview: Athlone Town -v- Wexford Youths

• Josh Dolan
• Fri, Apr 03 2015




 

ATHLONE TOWN

Eddie Wallace has enjoyed a successful start on the field to life in charge of the Midlands side. Wallace has seen his side win three of their four opening league games; against Cobh, UCD and Shelbourne.

 

The Town come into the game on the back of an impressive 3-1 away win at fellow promotion pushers Shelbourne, as goals from Garbhan Coughlan, Daniel Purdy and Eric Foley helped Wallace’s side to all three points at Tolka Park last weekend.

 

Aidan Friel and Michael Brown are set to miss the visit of the Youths through injury; Brian Shortall and Philip Gorman are both major doubts for the game; while defender Stephen Quigley is set to recover in time for the fixture after picking up a slight knock in last week’s win over Shelbourne.

 

WEXFORD YOUTHS

Shane Keegan’s side come into this one on the back of a hard fought win over UCD at Ferrycarrig Park last Friday night.

 

A first minute strike from top marksman Danny Furlong helped Youths to all three points despite having to defend for long periods of the game.

 

Overall, it’s been a mixed start for Keegan’s men. They opened the season with a defeat to First Division new boys Cabinteely, before a home defeat to local rivals Waterford United.

 

However, things have begun to turn around for the boys in pink, picking up victories away at Cobh Ramblers and also, last week, at home to UCD.

 

Dean Broaders will miss the trip to the Midlands after he sustained an injury set back in training during the week. Craig Wall is unlikely to feature after picking up an ankle knock while Craig Comerford and Eric Molloy will face late fitness tests to determine their fitness ahead of kick-off.

 

Referee: Michael Connolly

 

 

MATCH STATS

Danny Furlong is Wexford’s top scorer in the First Division with four goals.

 

The Lissywoolen side have won the last four league meetings between the sides.

 

Wexford’s last league win over an Athlone Town side came back in October of 2012.

 

 

BETTING

Athlone Town 21/20; Draw 23/10; Wexford Youths 5/2.

 

PREDICTION

Athlone Town 1-0 Wexford Youths.

 

 

Athlone Town

Injured: Aidan Friel, Michael Brown.
Doubtful: Brian Shorthall.
Suspended: None.

 

Wexford Youths

Injured: Dean Broaders.
Doubtful: Craig Comeford, Eric Molloy,Craig Wall.
Suspended: None.