Chris Forrester penalty edges St Pats past plucky Longford Town in FAI Cup

The first division side finished the game with nine men but still put up a challenge to their premier division opponents.

MATCH WINNER: A St Patrick's Athletic supporter embraces Chris Forrester of St Patrick's Athletic. Photo by Gerry Schmit/Sportsfile

Longford Town 1 St Patrick’s Athletic 2

A Chris Forrester penalty was needed to book St Patrick’s Athletic passage through to the second round of the FAI Cup as they were pushed all the way by First Division Longford Town who finished with nine men at Bishopsgate.