Referees appointed for weekend FAI Cup games
The officials have been appointed for this weekend’s FAI Cup first round games across the League of Ireland. Neil Doyle will be at the Showgrounds on Saturday to take charge of the game between Sligo Rovers and Longford Town at 7.45pm. In-form Finn Harps will fancy their chances of progression…
Rovers draw with Galway, as Harps overcome Cockhill
Sligo Rovers have stayed ahead of bottom side Galway United after a 1-1 draw in their rescheduled Premier Division game in Terryland last night. Kieran Sadlier’s fourth goal of the season helped the Bit O’ Red earn their fifth point of the year, after he was set-up by Raffaele Cretaro.…
Finn Harps’ League Cup game against Cockhill is postponed.
The FAI has confirmed that tomorrow night’s EA Sports Cup first round match between Finn Harps and Cockhill Celtic in Ballybofey has been postponed as a mark of respect following the sad passing of Derry City captain Ryan McBride. All of the other games in the first round this week…
Rovers boss excited about Scottish Challenge Cup entry
Sligo Rovers boss Dave Robertson says he is fully in favour of League of Ireland clubs taking part in the Scottish Challenge Cup. Rovers and Bray Wanderers will be entered into the 2017/2018 running of the competition as a reward for finishing fifth and sixth in last season’s Premier Division…