Treaty United – Athlone Town

Treaty United edged a gritty 2‑1 victory over Athlone Town at home, tightening the battle for a top‑ten finish. The win lifted the Limerick side to ninth place on 33 points, still trailing seventh‑placed Athlone, who sit on 41 points after their 11 wins. Both teams have struggled for consistency, with Treaty recording eight draws compared with Athlone’s eight as well, but the hosts finally broke the deadlock in their head‑to‑head record – they now hold two wins to Athlone’s none from three meetings this season. Goal difference remains a concern, as Treaty’s 31‑45 tally still lags behind Athlone’s slimmer 33‑36 margin, underscoring the fine margins that could decide a push for European spots.