Draw for EA Sports Cup announced

The draw for the preliminary and first rounds of the EA Sports Cup was made today by Eamon Naughton, chairman of Airtricity League, and Richard Collins, NLEC member.

Preliminary Round matches must be played on Monday March 14 or earlier by agreement of both clubs in writing to the League Department.

First Round matches must be played on Monday, March 28 or earlier by similar agreement of both clubs.

Pool 1 - First Round Draw:

Cobh Ramblers V Wexford Youths

Kerry League V Limerick

Tralee Dynamos V Waterford United

Bye: Cork City

Pool 2 – Preliminary Round Draw:

Salthill Devon V Fanad United

Pool 2 – First Round Draw:

Galway United V Cockhill Celtic

Mervue United V Finn Harps

Salthill Devon/Fanad United V Derry City

Bye: Sligo Rovers

Pool 3 – Preliminary Round Draw:

Longford Town V Athlone Town

POOL 3 – First Round Draw

Bray Wanderers V Drogheda United

Longford Town/Athlone Town V UCD

Byes: St Patrick’s Athletic and Shamrock Rovers

POOL 4 – First Round Draw:

FC Carlow V Shelbourne

Byes: Bohemians, Dundalk and Monaghan United.