The Premier Division’s top two could not be separated in Boyle where St. Peter’s and Boyle Celtic played out a 1-1 draw. It’s hard to tell who will be the happier of the two after that encounter because as we’ve seen already this season, the top five are capable of taking points off each other home and away. A fascinating title race in prospect as just four points separates Peter’s and Boyle at the top and Ballinasloe Town who are in fifth, albeit with games in hand.
Friday, January 11th
Killeen Sports Grounds Division 2
Glen Celtic v Shiven Rovers B. 8 pm
Glen narrowly beat Shiven away from home earlier in the season and will be confident of completing the double this weekend.
Prediction: Glen Celtic
Saturday, January 12th
Joe’s Bar RDFL Challenge Cup Round 1
Castlerea Celtic B v St. John’s Athletic. 7.45 pm
St. John’s the favourites here.
Prediction: St. John’s Athletic
Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division (7.45 pm)
Ballinasloe Town v Skyvalley Rovers
Ballinasloe will be looking to gain some momentum with a win here.
Prediction: Ballinasloe Town
Shiven Rovers v Castlerea Celtic
The visitors will be favourites.
Prediction: Castlerea Celtic
Sunday, January 13th
Joe’s Bar RDFL Challenge Cup Round 1
Ballaghaderreen FC v Manor United. 11 am
Manor will take heart from Ballaghaderreen’s pre-Christmas form but the hosts should come through.
Prediction: Ballaghaderreen FC
Roscommon United v Cam Celtic. 11 am
The hosts will provide tricky opposition but Cam are favourites.
Prediction: Cam Celtic
Ballymoe FC B v Skyvalley Rovers B. 2 pm
Away win.
Prediction: Skyvalley Rovers
Rahara Rovers v Dunmore Town. 2 pm
Rahara to advance.
Prediction: Rahara Rovers
St. Cuan’s United v CP Ajax. 2 pm
The visitors should prevail.
Prediction: CP Ajax
Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division (2 pm)
St. Peter’s FC v Kilkerrin United
Peter’s were impressive away to Boyle last weekend and should return to winning ways this weekend.
Prediction: St. Peter’s FC
Cloonfad United v Moore United
Hard to separate these two.
Prediction: Draw
Norio’s Takeaway Division 1
Ahascragh United v Ballinasloe Town B. 11 am
Home win.
Prediction: Ahascragh United
