A win is vital for an Athlone team struggling with confidence in front of goal and it is now over 180 minutes since Athlone troubled an opposing keeper. In fact the last goal scored by the Town came from Noel McGee, the only Athlone front man to score this season in the 1 - 1 draw between these two teams in Lissywollen on the 15th April.
Manager Dermot Lennon has injury worries with Ciaran Kelly (shoulder), Niall Scullion (knee) and Claudio Nardone (ankle) definitely not available for selection while Robbie Hamm who damaged his hamstring in last weeks defeat to local rivals Longford is considered very doubtful. Davy Byrne returns to action after completing a two match suspension.
Next Match: Athlone Town vs Sporting Fingal Saturday 17th May Kick off 7.30pm
LIST OF INJURIES AND SUSPENSIONS:
Ciaran Kelly (shoulder)
Niall Scullion (knee)
Claudio Nardone (ankle)
Robbie Hamm (hamstring)
LAST FIVE RESULTS:
Sat. 12 April Athlone Town 2-2 Limerick 37
Tue 15 April Athlone Town 1-1 Kildare County
Fri. 18 April Wexford Youths 2-0 Athlone Town
Sat. 26 April Athlone Town 0-3 Dundalk
Sat. 3 May Longford Town 3-0 Athlone Town
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