2025 FAI Cup

[legendz]

FAI Cup second round draw:
Kerry v Athlone Town

No big draw for now. Kerry have a 100% record of getting to the Last 16. Had to beat Cobh away last year to get through. Will expect to advance to the Last 16. The 10 premier clubs avoided each other so there will be a high probability of a Premier opponent in the Last 16 if we advance.

[listowelceltic]

Was hoping for one of top Dublin clubs away. Athlone will be a hard sell crowd wise. Hopefully we can get past them and then get a big draw.

[legendz]

Finn Harps v UCD
Bray Wanderers v Wayside Celtic
Salthill Devon v St Michael’s
Bangor Celtic v Cobh Ramblers

If we get through to the Last 16, it'll most likely be a Premier opponent or a winner from these. Would prefer a Premier club we haven't played before coming to MH Park, otherwise a reasonable game to go further and get a Premier club at home in the quarter finals.

[legendz]

Sports Direct FAI Cup third round draw:
KERRY FC v Cobh Ramblers
Finn Harps v Bray Wanderers
Shamrock Rovers v Longford Town

Cobh will be tough but also presents something of an opportunity to get through to the quarter finals for the first time.
Our First Division rivals Longford Town have been handed a tough tie. Finn Harps v Bray will see at least one other First Division club get through to the quarter finals.

[dansultheman]

Getting favorable home draws in Cups have been something we need to start capitalizing on. A home game vs Cobh won’t be easy, but certainly the best opportunity to make it to the 1/4 Final for the first time. With a number of home games coming up, an opportunity to also gain a lot of momentum in the build up.