Match Report
Defeat had not touched Waterford United in 7 games.
GioScore's database holds 7 meetings between the two: 4 for Waterford United, 1 for Athlone Town and 2 drawn, at 4.57 goals per meeting. The host's record in this fixture is thin — 29% of meetings won. The fixture leans high-scoring: 71% of meetings brought at least three goals, and both sides scored in 86%.
The venue was Waterford Regional Sports Centre, with room for 5,500 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 1-1 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Waterford United: Padraig Amond (16'), Benny Couto (50') · Athlone Town: Cillian Tollett (25')
Key stats
Possession: Waterford United 43% · Athlone Town 57% · Corners: 5-7