Ireland. Cup. Round of 16
Waterford vs Athlone Town
WAT
Waterford
Finished
Friday, Aug 14, 2026
20:45 CET
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Athlone Town
Match Preview
Waterford and Athlone Town are set to renew rivalries in the Ireland. Cup. Round of 16 on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 20:45. The stage is set at Home Arena, nestled in the heart of Germany. Felix Brych officates. Forecast: Overcast, 15Β°C. Injury concerns hang over both camps β Weber for the hosts and Braun for the visitors. Their competitive history is packed with drama: Athlone Town 4 - 3 Waterford (2022). Athlone Town 3 - 4 Waterford (2025). Athlone Town 0 - 4 Waterford (2022). Athlone Town 3 - 0 Waterford (2021). Athlone Town 1 - 0 Waterford (2022). Today's prediction: 1:2.
Post-Match Summary
Full time: Waterford 0:0 Athlone Town. This Ireland. Cup. Round of 16 fixture lived up to expectations with end-to-end action. Martin Petersen kept a tight grip on the match as tensions ran high in Germany.
Fan Reactions (6)
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Aug 12, 2026
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ββ Just got my ticket for the match on Aug 14! VAR ruined everything again! Hoping for 1:3 in our favor.
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Aug 12, 2026
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No way Athlone Town wins this at Waterford's ground. What an incredible match! Final score: 0:1.
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Aug 12, 2026
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β Neutral fan here - just want to see great football. Heartbreaking loss. Expecting 2:1.
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Aug 13, 2026
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ββ Dream match! Waterford and Athlone Town always deliver. Legendary performance! Gonna be 3:1.
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Aug 13, 2026
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My dad and I watch every Waterford game together. What a comeback! Our prediction: 3:2.
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Aug 13, 2026
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β Been waiting for this fixture since the schedule dropped! Best game of the season! Waterford to win 2:0.