Wexford – Athlone Town

Wexford edged Athlone Town 1‑0 at home, slipping to eighth place with 37 points from 31 games, their record of ten wins, seven draws and fourteen losses leaving them with a -12 goal difference. The victory narrowed the gap to seventh‑placed Athlone, who remain on 41 points after 31 matches, having scored 33 and conceded 36. Both sides have already exchanged a win and a draw in their three previous meetings this season, with the balance now tilting in Wexford’s favour. The three‑point swing keeps Athlone just four points clear, maintaining a tight mid‑table battle as the league heads into its final stretch.