Men’s Match Preview: Wexford (H)

Date: April 18th 2025
Kick off: 7:45pm
Venue: Athlone Town Stadium

As the second round of fixtures begin, Athlone Town will be hoping to make it a Good Friday in more ways than one with a victory against Wexford FC. Coming into this game at the foot of the table, the home side will be determined to claim all three points in their first game since the departure of Dario Castelo.

A Gideon Tetteh strike was enough to separate the sides when they met in Ferrycarrig Park in March. With only four points between Treaty United in fifth and Athlone Town in 10th, a victory would be invaluable to this team, both in terms of league position and for the morale and confidence of the squad

What do you need to know?

For Athlone, it has been a frustrating start to the season, now more than ever, these players require backing to climb the table and get this season back on track, following the departure of Dario Castelo. The Town will be managed tonight by an interim team of Danny Byrne, Declan Holohan and Robbie Rock. With the Midlands Derby against Longford Town on Monday, this weekend could be pivotal for the success of this squad.

Wexford make the trip to the Midlands in third place, nine points ahead of Athlone. Wexford striker Mikie Rowe is the league’s top scorer with seven goals in nine games. Stephen Elliot’s side drew 2-2 at home to Finn Harps last week and are unbeaten in their last three games.

Team News

This game arrives too soon for Dean WIlliams who trained throughout the week. Oisin Duffy and Dan McKenna remain out, with a full squad available for Athlone otherwise.

Key Players to Watch

Kyle O’Connor offers attacking threat going forward as well as solidity in the defence. The 22-year-old posseses pace and skill in abundance, racing up and down the sideline on the overlap to create opportunites for his attack. The full back will be vying to keep a clean sheet tonight, something which hasn’t been done since the last clash with Wexford.

Calum Flynn has received plaudits of late for his recent performances, the 19-year-old scored his fourth goal of the season last week, to add to his one assist, posing a threat to the Athlone defence.

Match Information

Match Tickets for tonight can be purchased here

The game will be streamed live on LOITV here

Subscriptions for LOITV can be purchased here

Preview by Jake McLoughlin