Tight Midlands derby gives both Longford and Athlone first points of season

The first Midlands El Clasico of the season saw Ben Feeney put the visitors ahead but his effort was cancelled out by a well-taken penalty by Aaron Doran.

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 - 23:01

Deniese O'Flaherty, Bishopsgate

SSE Airtricity First Division: Longford Town 1 Athlone Town 1
The first Midlands El Clasico of the season ended in stalemate at Bishopsgate on Saturday night. Ben Feeney put the visitors ahead but his effort was cancelled out by a well-taken penalty by Aaron Doran.

It’s the first points on the board for both sides this season. They had chances in the second half to win the game but both keepers pulled off fine saves.