John Caulfield taking nothing for granted against Athlone

Galway have little margin of error left if they’re to leapfrog leaders Cork City, who don’t just enjoy point lead but have a game in hand

John Caulfield: 'Lower-placed teams are capable of getting results in this league.' Picture: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

With their remaining games reducing to single figures after Friday, Galway United are facing basement side Athlone Town at the worst possible time.

Town, still without a permanent manager, had won just once in their previous 21 matches before turning over Midlands rivals and fourth-placed Longford Town 3-1 last Saturday.