FAI widens investigation regarding alleged 'irregular betting patterns'

The Football Association of Ireland have confirmed that the investigation into Athlone Town AFC regarding potential breaches of FAI rules has now been widened.

On May 3, the FAI announced that it had launched an investigation into Athlone Town AFC following a detailed report received from UEFA highlighting irregular betting patterns around their SSE Airtricity League First Division game with Longford Town on Saturday, April 29.