Final day drama awaits as Wexford, Shels and Athlone chase WNL triumph

With the two traditional powerhouses meeting at Ferrycarrig Park, the possibility of a title playoff, involving Athlone, is a live one

FINAL DAY DRAMA AWAITS: Jess Lawler of Wexford Youths, left, celebrates with teammate Emma Walker after scoring their side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Women's National League match between Peamount United and Wexford Youths at PRL Park last weekend. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

For the second year running, the women’s national league title will be decided on the final day – but with a third team vying to perforate the traditional stranglehold.

Wexford and champions Shelbourne, who meet at Ferrycarrig Park on Saturday evening, have between them won eight of the last 10 titles, when the Reds’ previous iteration of Raheny United is considered.