Late Galway Drama, Sligo’s Big Win & Full League Review

About this episode

The episode reviews a dramatic weekend in the SSE Airtricity League Women's Premier Division, highlighting key matches and league standings.

Breifne Earley is joined by Aaron Clarke and Emma Kate Dineen to break down another dramatic weekend in the SSE Airtricity League Women’s Premier Division. The episode begins with the standout game of the weekend as Galway United produced a stunning late comeback to defeat Athlone Town (5:53). With Athlone reduced to ten players and seemingly on course for a valuable away result, Galway struck twice late on — including a sensational equaliser from Remini Tillotson before Niamh Farrelly completed the turnaround deep into stoppage time. Attention then turns to Shelbourne’s impressive away victory over Peamount United (23:02), where the visitors responded brilliantly after falling behind early to secure an important statement win. Sligo Rovers’ emphatic 4-0 victory over Cork City (33:09) is next on the agenda, with Sydney Stephens continuing her outstanding form as the Bit O’Red produced one of their strongest performances of the season. Shamrock Rovers’ composed win over DLR Waves (45:46) is also reviewed, with the Hoops continuing to strengthen their position near the top of the table. Treaty United’s draw with Wexford FC (55:20) and Bohemians’ stalemate against Waterford FC…

People in this episode

Host: Breifne Earley

Guests: Aaron Clarke, Emma Kate Dineen

Topics covered

• SSE Airtricity League
• Women's Premier Division
• Match reviews
• League standings
• Soccer analysis

Keywords

• Galway United
• Athlone Town
• Sligo Rovers
• Shelbourne
• Peamount United
• Women's soccer
• League review

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Galway United, Athlone Town, Shelbourne, Peamount United, Sligo Rovers, Cork City, Shamrock Rovers, DLR Waves, Treaty United, Wexford FC

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