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06 Sept 2025

Pike Rovers learn opposition in Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup

The Limerick team will face Villa in the first round of the FAI Cup

Pike Rovers learn opposition in Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup

Pike Rovers in their recent FAI Junior Cup game against Cockhill Celtics | PICTURE: Brendan Gleeson

PIKE ROVERS of the Limerick District League have learned their opposition in the first round of the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup which is to be played before the week-ending Sunday, May 19.

Pike will enjoy home advantage against Villa of Waterford after the draw took place at FAI HQ live on the FAI YouTube. 

League of Ireland Clubs will then enter the competition in the Second Round after the 20 Clubs contesting the First Round progress in the opening round of this year’s competition.

The draw is as follows:

College Corinthians v Cobh Wanderers
Wayside Celtic v Collinstown
Cockhill Celtic v Airfield United
Pike Rovers v Villa
Midleton v St. Francis
Wilton United v Glebe North
Ballyfermot United v Rockmount
Maynooth University Town v Gorey Rangers

The following sides received byes: Carrigaline United, Ringmahon Rangers, Leeds, Kilbarrack United

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