Athlone Town – UCD

Athlone Town’s home ground proved a difficult venue as UCD cruised to a 0‑2 victory, widening the gap at the top of the league. The Irish university side, currently second with 49 points from 14 wins, now sit just eight points behind leaders while boosting their goal difference to +15 after a 55‑40 tally. Athlone, seventh with 41 points, remain in the lower half despite a respectable 33‑36 record and will need to turn things around quickly. The head‑to‑head this season has heavily favoured UCD, who have already taken two of the three meetings, leaving Athlone yet to claim a win.