DLR Waves vs Athlone Town
SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division
Carlisle Grounds
15:00, Saturday 12th April
Saturday will mark the first time DLR Waves play a senior league game at the Carlisle Grounds. With repairs taking place at the UCD Bowl The Waves host Athlone Town in Bray, Co. Wicklow. Athlone are the reigning league champions having lifted the title last year for the first time.
DLR Waves vs Athlone Town Head to Head
DLR Waves 0-1 Athlone Town (LOI 24)
Athlone Town 3-0 DLR Waves (LOI 24)
Athlone Town 1-0 DLR Waves (LOI 23)
DLR Waves 0-0 Athlone Town (LOI 23)
DLR Waves 1-1 Athlone Town (LOI 22)
Opposition View: Athlone Town
Athlone won the league last season for the first time in their history. So far the Midlands side is unbeaten in the league with 3 wins and a draw. Before the international break they beat Bohemians 2-0.
Isabel Ryan has 1 goal and 2 assists so far this season. Rosin Molloy and Madison Gibson are two of Athlone’s crucial players.
DLR Waves Squad News
Captain Jess Gleeson has returned from injury and will likely start on Saturday while wearing the captains armband. Chloe McCarthy is still suspended having received a straight red card against Treaty United.
Injuries
- Rugile Auskalnyte (Achilles)
- Robyn Bolger (Back)
The rest of the senior squad is fit and available ahead of the game.
Tickets & Where to Watch
Tickets can be purchased through the DLR Waves EventBrite page, you can click here to buy tickets here. Supporters are asked to note the New Venue of the Carlisle Grounds in Bray, Co. Wicklow.
For those who can’t attend the match the game will be streamed live on LOITV. Viewers can buy a pass for 24 hours, the whole month, or the whole season. By subscribing on the platform as a DLR Waves supporter you can support the club. LOITV is available through numerous apps, a list of which you can find on LOITV.ie.
Commentary for the game will be provided by Ciarán Duffy and Rugile Auskalnyte.
