Teenager Leonard gets Dundalk promotion bid off to flying start

Vinnie Leonard became Dundalk's youngest ever league goalscorer at 16 years, 10 months and 24 days.
Teenager Leonard gets Dundalk promotion bid off to flying start

Vincent Leonard of Dundalk celebrates after scoring his side's winning goal against Athlone. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

SSE Airtricity First Division: Dundalk 1 Athlone Town 0

Dundalk’s bid to bounce back to the Premier Division at the first attempt got off to a flying start as teenager Vinnie Leonard’s first half header earned them a hard fought victory over Athlone Town at Oriel Park.

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