Cork City travel to holders Shamrock Rovers in FAI Cup second round

The two sides will face off on the weekend of July 19

Shamrock Rovers beat Cork City 2-0 in the 2025 FAI Cup final. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Today’s FAI Cup draw has produced a repeat of last year’s final with the meeting of holders Shamrock Rovers and Cork City.

The respective leaders of the Premier and First Divisions will square up at Tallaght Stadium on the weekend of July 19 after they were paired in the draw held at FAI headquarters.