UCD – Athlone Town

UCD held on at home to claim a narrow 1‑0 victory over Athlone Town, extending their lead in the league table. The win lifted the students to second place with 49 points, having amassed 14 wins, seven draws and ten defeats while boasting a +15 goal difference (55 scored, 40 conceded). Athlone remain seventh, sitting on 41 points after 31 games, their 33‑36 tally reflecting a negative goal margin. The result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance this season in UCD’s favour, having already won two of the three meetings with Athlone, the other two ending in draws.