Not many could have predicted Castlerea Celtic’s second half implosion against Boyle Celtic last Saturday evening in Lecarrow. The league leaders surrendered a two goal half-time lead as Boyle blew them away with six second half goals.
Castlerea will now be looking over their shoulders as St. Peter’s and Ballinasloe Town look to take advantage of their games in hand.
This weekend, the Roscommon & District League side is in action against the AUL in the Oscar Traynor Cup last 16. The game is in Lecarrow at 2 pm and the RDFL would appreciate your support as they face stern opposition.
Saturday, January 27th
Herald Premier Division
Moore United v Ballaghaderreen FC. 7.45 pm
Moore were well beaten by St. Peter’s last time out but should bounce back here.
Prediction: Moore United
RDFL Challenge Cup Preliminary Round
Ballinasloe Town B v Shiven Rovers B. 7.45 pm
It’s hard to look beyond the Division One leaders in this tie.
Prediction: Ballinasloe Town B
Killeen Sports Division Two
Castlerea Celtic B v Cloonfad United B. 7.45 pm
The hosts are slight favourites here.
Prediction: Castlerea Celtic B
Sunday, January 28th
RDFL Challenge Cup Preliminary Round
Ahascragh United v Dunmore Town. 11 am
This will be close but Ahascragh should make it through.
Prediction: Ahascragh United
Game of the Week
Oscar Traynor Trophy (Last 16)
Roscommon & District League v Athletic Union League (AUL Dublin). 2 pm
This promises to be a tough test for the RDFL against a side made up of the best Dublin has to offer at this level. The hosts can take heart from their brilliant result away to the Clare League earlier in the campaign. It’s also clear to see that the standard of football in the county has been on an upward curve of late. This game will be well worth the trip to Lecarrow. Hopefully I’m wrong, but the heart says RDFL and the head says AUL.
Prediction: AUL
Norio’s Takeaway Division One (11 am)
CP Ajax v Hodson Bay Athletic
Hodson Bay will be hoping to end the Casleplunkett side’s recent run of good form.
Prediction: Hodson Bay Athletic
Kilkerrin United v Strokestown United
Very little between these sides. Hopefully another goal-fest this weekend.
Prediction: Draw
Killeen Sports Division Two (11 am)
Cam Celtic v Boyle Celtic B
The visitors can go top this weekend.
Prediction: Boyle Celtic B
Skyvalley Rovers B v Roscommon United
United will be hoping to continue their recent run.
Prediction: Roscommon United
