Kerry FC – Athlone Town

Kerry’s home ground proved no refuge as Athlone Town snatched a 1‑0 victory, tightening the gap at the top of the table. The win lifts Athlone to seventh with 41 points, just one behind fifth‑placed Kerry’s 42, while both sides remain on a narrow negative goal difference – Kerry at –3 (39‑36) and Athlone at –3 (33‑36). The result narrows the points between the two clubs, who have already split their three meetings this season with one win each and a draw. With eleven wins each this campaign, both teams will be keen to keep the momentum, as the battle for a European spot intensifies.