All over. 1-1 the final score

The injured Julie-Ann Russell off, Lynagh on as Corbet's shot is saved by the Galway keeper

Freekick for Athlone Town

Stoppage there for a minute as Russel received attention

2 minutes of additional time announced

Edging closer to the conclusion here tension has ramped up in the Galway ground

Callanan off, Donovan on for Galway

Great save from Roynayne to keep the score level

Corner Galway

Aisling Mahony on for Athlone, Kelsey Munroe off

Russel shot blocked by Flynn and its a Galway corner

Savannah McCarthy and Muireann Devany battle it out, two greats in the WNL meeting over the ball

McKey shot results in a corner. Ball in comes off defender Flynn and its 1-1.

Hennessy cuts the ball out from Costello

Calls for a handball on Munroe in Athlone's box which would have resulted in a penalty but referee says no

Russel and McKey do superb their for Galway and showcase their skills too

Ryan intercepts and plays in Corbet. She gets a shot off but its a weak one and collected by Cohen

Kate Slevin on, Elle O'Flaherty off

Emma Starr tries to pick up Callanan but its plucked out by Athlone's defence

Molloy throws an impressive ball into the box but its not picked up and Galway go on the break instead

Costello takes on a long range shot and while it dipped dangerously it goes out for a goal kick

Corbet on for O'hAodha

Cohen palms the attempt out for a corner kick

Freekick for Athlone Town on the edge of Galway's box. Kelsey Munroe lining it up

Molloy called for another tackle there as the Sligo woman comes in late

Owens sends O'hAodha in but Galway regain the ball and a Roisin Molloy foul sees a free kick out

McCarthy's shot blocked away on the line by Owens. Its been all Galway in the first few minutes of the second half

McCarthy makes a lot of ground there as she finds herself amongst her own strikeforce but no joy with further progression after that

The second half has started!

Halftime and it's 1-0 to Athlone going into the break

Athlone deep in Galway's part of the turf here. Molloy and Brennan causing plenty of headaches

A myriad of chances there for Galway as the ball ping ponged back and forth between their grass and the Athlone keeper, ends up in a kick out

Another corner for Galway, can they capitalise on this one?

Touch of class there from McKey to turn her player but the ball just drifts away from her

Cross for Galway, Brennan takes

Good play from Abbie Callanan culminates in a shot but it sails over the bar

Sustained attacking from Galway being witnessed now, Athlone holding up well so far however

Muireann Devaney really excelling for Athlone so far. She's been standout for the Midlands outfit and is popping up all over the pitch

Opportunity for Galway at the back post after a shot cross but its out over the crossbar

Flynn stamps out a Galway chance there and puts the ball out for a throw

Possession more evenly spread since the goal, Athlone growing in confidence with their one mark cushion

Freekick for Galway sees McCarthy get a head to the ball in Athlone's box but its out for a goal kick

Brennan converts her own penalty to give Athlone the lead. What a 19th birthday present for the talented footballer!

Goal kick for Galway

O'Kane to Brennan who releases a long range curling effort but its collected by Leah Hayes Cohen

High press serving Galway well as they regain possession in Athlone's half

Good battle raging between McCarthy, Brennan and Roisin Molloy

Galway keen to keep play in motion too, opting for the quick free kick too

Foul on Kelsie Munroe and Athlone take it quickly to go on the break and play Roisin Molloy in for a chance. Strike goes wayward however

Galway with most of the pressure on in the first seven minutes

Abbie Callanan with the shot there but its well blocked by Athlone's keeper

An energetic passage in the opening stages in Galway, both teams well up for it tonight

Underway in Galway!

5 minutes until kick off!

Galway's line up is in! We await Athlone's and will bring it to you as soon as it is available. 35 minutes until kick off

End of year awards looming too, Lynsey McKey and AFLW star Rachel Kearns sustain top scorers in Connacht, while Katelyn Keogh takes Athlone’s most frequent scorer’s accolade. Down the other side of the pitch Leah Hayes Cohen has four clean sheets racked up so far this season, with The Town’s Abbiegayle Roynane behind significantly with one. Stats and data aside however, all that will matter to the players this evening is the output and performance on the pitch along the River Corrib in County Galway.

Galway on the other hand fell victim to The Reds on the Tg4 stage, Abbie Larkin and Jessica Stapleton seeing them undone in Tolka Park.

They no doubt take confidence from their recent victory over Waves, scraping a 1-0 result thanks to a first half Roisin Molloy goal.

Last time out they snatched the triumph on a scoreline of 2-1 in Lissywoolen, Chloe Singleton and an Anna Fahey header getting the job done for them. Lucy Jane Grant bagged Athlone’s strike in that one and the visitors will aspire to go a goal or two better in today’s encounter.

Bohemians break up the two in the middle and as they face highflyers Shelbourne tomorrow this may be an ample opportunity for Athlone to leapfrog. While that possibility is out of the question for the Tribeswomen given they trail DLR by 11 marks, the victory would ode to a sweet conclusion to what has been a semi successful season for the Westerners.

The penultimate series of this year’s competition, every point counts as they strive for the best table position possible. The hosts tonight currently sit in fifth, with The Town in seventh and eight points in total between the duo. Tonight's match commentary is brought to you by Alanna Cunnane

Friday night football fans are in with a treat as unusually this evening there is Women’s National League action to feast on. Galway WFC and Athlone Town the involved parties, their battle at Eamonn Deacy Park is sure to be an exciting affair.