We have to say that both contenders are in pretty good shape, Galway United holding a 27 point advantage on Athlone Town in the tables. Let's get started!
- Athlone Town haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Galway United have the fewest conceded goals (9) in First Division
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Athlone Town form and stats
Athlone Town have collected 16 points from their First Division home games so far after 5-1-5. Athlone Town are very eager to stop a potential losing streak at Athlone Town Stadium, having lost their two previous games here.
Athlone Town are returning here after visiting Wexford Youths and winning with a 4-1 scoreline. Pierrot, Dolia, Leal and Campion-Hinds scored the goal(s). Athlone Town decided the match against Wexford Youths in the first half, and held firmly on to their lead (4-1) without using too much effort. The team showed great control while saving some energy.
Before that game, the home loss against Cobh Ramblers with the scoreline 2-3.Despite playing at their own arena the home team are massive underdogs in this game. The home fans will enjoy their drinks and snacks knowing that the chances of a positive outcome are very slim. When Athlone have been in this position before, they have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 5 from 7 games. 4 defeats by at least two goals.
Goals, goals, goals? Nobody knows about this one, but we do know that 10 of the 13 latest league games with this club has had three goals or more.
Athlone Town have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Athlone Town Stadium with 19 goals in 11 league matches. Athlone's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 16 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Galway United form and stats
The away team have been very comfortable on their travels so far, racking up 8 wins, 2 draws and only 1 loss in the First Division. In general it has been a productive period now for Galway United as they haven't lost any of their last ten games.
Galway United has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Cobh Ramblers for a 1-1 draw.
Before that, Galway secured a home win against Kerry with the score 1-0.With an average of more than two away goals per league game away, Galway United are regular goalscorers on their travels. Galway are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 6 times in 11 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The two combatants have played before this season: Galway United - Athlone Town 3-1. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: three - zero - seven (Athlone Town wins - draws - Galway United wins). As for goals, nine matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), one had two or less.
Top Goalscorers
  F. Pierrot 15 goals |  D. Hurley 13 goals | S. Walsh 8 goals |
Athlone Town missing players
Galway United missing players
| Athlone Town | Galway United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 22 | 11 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 11 | 22 |
| 10 | 5 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 8 | 19 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | 5 | 2 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 39 | 19 | 4 | Scored | S | 4 | 23 | 59 |
| 34 | 16 | 4 | Conceded | C | 1 | 6 | 9 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 77% | 82% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 82% | 73% |
| 68% | 64% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 45% | 50% |
| 55% | 55% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 27% | 36% |
| 23% | 18% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 9% | 18% |
| 59% | 55% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 45% | 36% |
| 23% | 27% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 45% | 59% |
| 18% | 18% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 9% | 5% |
| 4 | 4.6 | 3.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4 | 6.1 | 6.8 |
| 4.9 | 3.9 | 3.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5 | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.8 | 2.1 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 10.6 | 12.9 | 12 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8 | 12.7 | 13.3 |
| 4.5 | 5.4 | 5.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.5 | 6 | 6.9 |
| 39% | 32% | 24% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 57% | 35% | 39% |
| 8.6 | 7.4 | 9 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| 4.2 | 3.7 | 4.7 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
- Athlone Town haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Galway United have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Galway United have the fewest conceded goals (9) in First Division
- Galway United have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (5) in First Division
- Galway United have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (4) in First Division
- Galway United have the fewest dropped points from leading position (2) in First Division
- Galway United have the most clean sheets (13) in First Division
- Galway United have the most points (26) away in First Division
- Galway United have the most scored goals in the second half (32) in First Division
- Galway United have the the best goal difference (+50) in First Division
- Galway United have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
- Galway United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Galway United is in the best form (4-2-0) in First Division
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Galway United | 22 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 59 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 6 | 50 | 59 |
| 2 | Waterford United | 22 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 62 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 38 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 6 | 43 | 46 |
| 3 | Cobh Ramblers | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 29 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 36 |
| 4 | Athlone Town | 22 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 39 | 34 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 18 | 5 | 32 |
| 5 | Bray Wanderers | 22 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 28 | 33 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 20 | -5 | 30 |
| 6 | Treaty United | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 28 | 37 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 17 | -9 | 27 |
| 7 | Wexford Youths | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 25 | 35 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 14 | -10 | 25 |
| 8 | Longford Town | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 22 | 30 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 16 | -8 | 22 |
| 9 | Finn Harps | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 46 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 31 | -25 | 22 |
| 10 | Kerry | 22 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 16 | 61 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 30 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 31 | -45 | 6 |
