Finn Harps – Athlone Town

Athlone Town snatched a narrow 1‑0 victory at Finn Harps’ home ground, extending their lead in the league to seventh place with 41 points from 31 games. Finn Harps remain stuck in tenth, having collected just 25 points despite six wins and seven draws, and their goal deficit widened to 34 after the 29‑63 tally. The result also reinforced the season’s head‑to‑head trend, with Athlone now boasting three wins and a draw over Harps, while the Irish side have yet to claim a single triumph. Harps’ defeat leaves them still mired in the lower half of the table, needing a substantial turnaround to climb out of the relegation zone.