2 v 1 
Athlone Town| 22' Cian Kelly | ||
| Harry Groome 32' | 1-0 | |
| 44' Cian Kelly | ||
| Aaron Dobbs 54' | 2-0 | |
2-1 | 89' Glen McAuley |
Video
Details
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 March 2022 | 7:45 pm | LOI Men's First Division | 2022 |
Match Report
Groome and Dobbs deliver for Wexford
Goals from Harry Groome and Aaron Dobbs secured a 2-1 win for Wexford FC against a ten-man Athlone Town at Ferrycarrig Park tonight.
Glen McAuley’s late consolation was the only bright spark for the visitors as Cian Kelly saw red for a second yellow due to simulation.
Athlone provided the game with the earliest chances. McAuley came close, but fired his effort over the bar.
Thomas Oluwa looked like an early threat, his physicality proving difficult for Wexford’s back three but he failed to convert any chances.
The remainder of the half belonged to Wexford.
Dinny Corcoran came closest for the hosts with an effort from close range saved by Michael Schlingermann, denying Corcoran of scoring his 100th career goal.
Just after the half hour mark the breakthrough came for the hosts.
Some nice link up play between Aaron Dobbs and Corcoran resulted in Dobbs’s strike being palmed into the oncoming Harry Groome who volleyed the ball into an open goal.
Things went from bad to worse for Athlone as Cian Kelly was given his marching orders after receiving a second yellow card for simulation.
Wexford started the second-half the way they had finished with Corcoran again coming close from inside the six-yard box.
His strike partner Dobbs would find the back of the net soon after his miss when Thomas Considine cut the ball across the box for the Wexford native to tap in, doubling their lead.
Ian Ryan’s men continued to search for a third goal but it came to no avail.
Instead, with a minute left the visitors would get one back. Gary McAuley found himself all alone inside the box to slip the ball past Paul Hunt, creating a nervy finish at Ferrycarrig.
Tonight’s result means that Wexford move up to second in the table just a point behind Waterford. They make the trip to the RSC next Friday for a massive southeastern derby.
As for Athlone, the search for their first point of the season goes on. Next Friday sees Cobh Ramblers travel to Lissywollen.
Timeline
| 22' | 27. Cian Kelly | |
| 8. Harry Groome | 32' | |
| 44' | 27. Cian Kelly | |
| 45' | Quincy Nkansah Cameron Mulready |
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| 10. Aaron Dobbs | 54' | |
| Conor Barry Conor Davis |
62' | |
| 62' | Noah van Geenen Andy Spain |
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| Thomas Considine Aidan Friel |
71' | |
| 73' | Jackson Hulme Gary Armstrong |
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| Dinny Corcoran Evan Farrell |
84' | |
| Harry Groome Luke Scanlon |
84' | |
| 86' | Thomas Oluwa Success Edogun |
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| 89' | 25. Glen McAuley |
Past Meetings
|
(Series 23)
0 - 2Athlone Town Stadium Athlone Town v Wexford FC |
|
(Series 14)
4 - 4Ferrycarrig Park Wexford FC v Athlone Town |
|
(Series 5)
3 - 0Athlone Town Stadium Athlone Town v Wexford FC |
3 - 6Online Event Athlone Town v Wexford FC |
|
(Series 13)
0 - 1Ferrycarrig Park Wexford FC v Athlone Town |
|
(2nd Round)
5 - 3Athlone Town Stadium Athlone Town v Wexford FC |
|
(Series 4)
1 - 3Athlone Town Stadium Athlone Town v Wexford FC |
Ground
| Ferrycarrig Park |
|---|
| Ferrycarrig Park, Kilpatrick, The Borough District of Wexford, County Wexford, Leinster, Y35 E296, Ireland |
GOAL! McAuley places the ball past Hunt
McAuley with an attempt but it is high and wide
Ten to go here at Ferrycarrig and the hosts are showing no signs of slowing down
Paul Hunt makes a good save to deny McAuley
Aidan Friel replaces Thomas Considine
A good stop at the near post from Hunt denies Glen McAuley
Wexford relentless coming forward in search of a third
Corner to Athlone
GOAL! It\'s two for the hosts. Wexford native Aaron Dobbs turning the ball in at the near post
Groome with a last ditch tackle to stop Oluwa from racing through after a mazy dribble
Corcroan with a header at the far post but it's straight at the 'keeper
The hosts get us restarted
HT: Wexford with a deserved lead at the break. Athlone have an uphill battle having gone down to 10 men
A minute of added time to be played here
Cian Kelly is off! A second yellow for simulation
Athlone win a corner
GOAL! Harry Groome volleys in a rebound after Aaron Dobbs's strike is saved
Cian Kelly speeds down the left flank and gets a great cross into Thomas Oluwa but his header just goes wide
Best chance of the game there as Dinny Corcoran has a shot saved at close range
Its been all Wexford so far. Athlone have not been able to create much they have struggled to get in behind a rigid Wexford defence
A card for Cian Kelly after a heavy tackle on Conor Barry
Another corner to Wexford. Its been a fast-paced game so far, few chances created however
Corner to the hosts after a decent spell of possession
Best chances so far have fallen to the visitors. A stoppage now as a Wexford player is down
First effort of the game. McAuley shooting from a tight angle sends the ball wide
The visitors kick things off
The hosts will be hoping to make it two wins on the bounce tonight, while Athlone look to gain their first points of the season. These two played out a thrilling 4-4 draw last season, hopefully tonight's game will provide just as much drama
Athlone starting XI is now up
Wexford team news is in
Hello and welcome to FinalWhistle.ie's coverage of tonight's First Division game between Wexford FC and Athlone Town. I'm Seán Crosbie and I will be keeping you up to date on all the action here at Ferrycarrig Park. Kick-off is at 7.45pm