League Cup fixtures announced

The 2004 eircom League Cup quarter-final fixtures have been set by the eircom League today.

Monday, June 14

Limerick v Cork City, Pike Rovers SG, 6.30pm

Sligo Rovers v Finn Harps, Showgrounds, 7.30pm

Bohemians v UCD, Dalymount Park, 7.45pm

Tuesday, June 15

Longford Town v Dublin City, Flancare Park, 7.45pm

In the event of a draw after 90 minutes of play, extra time of 30 minutes duration will take place. If a tie still persists then a penalty shoot-out will take place to determine the winners.

All of this year's quarter-finalists have reached the last four of the competition before, with Bohemians and Sligo Rovers leading the way with nine semi-final appearances each.

Should Bohemians see off UCD at Dalymount Park and Sligo Rovers beat Finn Harps on June 14, they will join Shamrock Rovers in third place in the overall semi-final appearances list.

UCD and Longford Town will be bidding to reach only their second League Cup semi-final but can boast the only 100% record in League Cup semi-finals; UCD reaching the 2001 final, Longford the 2003.

Should Dublin City overcome Longford Town at Flancare Park they will make their first appearance in a League Cup semi-final as 'Dublin City'.

Limerick will be bidding to reach their ninth League Cup semi-final. Cork City, aiming for their seventh semi-final outing, stand in their way. Finn Harps will reach their fifth semi-final if they get past Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds on June 14.

2004 quarter-finalists' record:

Bohemians - 9 semi-finals, 3 finals, 2 wins

Cork City - 6 semi-finals, 4 finals, 3 wins

*Dublin City - 3 semi-finals, 0 finals, 0 wins

Finn Harps - 4 semi-finals, 3 finals, 0 wins

Limerick - 8 semi-finals, 4 finals, 3 wins

Longford Town - 1 semi-final, 1 final, 0 wins

Sligo Rovers - 9 semi-finals, 4 finals, 1 win

UCD - 1 semi-final, 1 final, 0 wins

*Includes appearances under previous names

OVERALL APPEARANCES IN SEMI- FINALS

13 - St. Patrick's Athletic; 12 - Dundalk; 10 - Shamrock Rovers; 9 - Bohemians, Derry City and Sligo Rovers; 8 - Limerick; 7 - Athlone Town; 6 - Cork City; 5 - Galway United and Shelbourne; 4 - Drogheda United, Finn Harps and Waterford United; 3 - Dublin City; 2 - Bray Wanderers and Cork Alberts; 1 - Cobh Ramblers, Cork Hibernians, Cork United, Kilkenny City, Longford Town, Rockmount, Thurles Town and U.C.D.

OVERALL APPEARANCES IN FINALS

8 - Dundalk; 7 - Derry City; 6 - Shamrock Rovers; 5 - Athlone Town; 4 - Cork City, Limerick, Sligo Rovers and St. Patrick's Athletic; 3 - Bohemians, Finn Harps, Galway United, and Shelbourne; 2 - Waterford United; 1 - Cork Alberts, Drogheda United, Longford Town and U.C.D.

OVERALL SUMMARY OF LEAGUE CUP WINS

5 - Derry City; 4 - Dundalk; 3 - Athlone Town, Cork City and Limerick; 2 - Bohemians, Galway United, St Patrick's Athletic and Waterford United; 1 - Drogheda United, Shamrock Rovers, Shelbourne and Sligo Rovers.