Athlone comeback to secure share of the spoils with Dundalk

The visitors proceeded to dominate the rest of the half but had to wait until stoppage time to have their best chance of doubling the lead.

STALEMATE: Dundalk's Eoin Kenny in action against Athlone's  Zach Lawless, left, and Cole Omorehiomwan. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

SSE Airtricity First Division: Athlone Town 1 (Connolly 71') Dundalk 1 (McDaid 7')

Athlone Town halted Dundalk’s charge back to the Premier Division when they held the League leaders to a draw.