The first round draw for the EA SPORTS Cup has been made with holders St. Patrick’s Athletic starting their defence at home to Bluebell United. The draw, which was made at the League offices in FAI HQ, also sees Wexford host south-east rivals agains
The first round draw for the EA SPORTS Cup has been made with holders St. Patrick’s Athletic starting their defence at home to Bluebell United.
The draw, which was made at the League offices in FAI HQ, also sees Wexford host south-east rivals against Waterford at Ferrycarrig Park and SSE Airtricity League Premier Division side Galway United host Mayo League.
EA SPORTS Cup - First Round
Pool 1: Cobh Ramblers v Avondale United; Wexford v Waterford Byes: Cork City, Limerick
Pool 2: Finn Harps v Cockhill Celtic; Galway United v Mayo League Byes: Derry City, Sligo Rovers
Pool 3: Drogheda United v Bray Wanderers; St. Patrick’s Athletic v Bluebell United Byes: Dundalk, UCD
Pool 4: Athlone Town v Longford Town; Bohemians v Cabinteely Byes: Shamrock Rovers, Shelbourne
Matches to be played on Monday/Tuesday, March 20/21 with dates and times to be confirmed at a later date.
Clubs who are involved in SSE Airtricity League fixtures on Saturday, March 18 are entitled to play their EA SPORTS Cup fixture on Tuesday, March 21.
