Leinster Senior Cup Preview: Athlone Town -v- Shelbourne

ATHLONE TOWN

Athlone Town kick off their Leinster Senior Cup campaign with the visit of holder Shelbourne on Monday night (kick-off 7.45pm).

Athlone avoided defeat for the second time this season on Saturday night as their First Division game away to Cabinteely was abandoned deep into the second half.

Aaron Callaghan's side trailed to Marty Waters' first-half goal and appeared to be headed for a ninth league defeat when the floodlights failed, prompting the match to be called off.

Athlone have failed to provide any team news.

SHELBOURNE

Shelbourne kick off the defence of their Leinster Senior Cup crown with a visit to the League's basement club.

Owen Heary's side underlined their title credentials with a strong 1-1 draw away to Drogheda United on Friday night.

James English equalised for the Reds six minutes from time after Sean Brennan had puts Drogs in front from the spot.

Shelbourne have not yet provided team news.

Referee: TBC

MATCH STATS

Shels and Athlone have met once so far this season. Davy O'Sullivan scored four and Adam Evans three as the Reds trounced Athlone 7-0 at Tolka Park.

Shelbourne won all four of their league meetings last year, including identical 4-1 scorelines at Tolka and Lissywollen.

BETTING

N/A

PREDICTION

Athlone Town 0 – 5 Shelbourne

Athlone Town

Injured: Unavailable.

Doubtful: Unavailable.

Suspended: None.

Shelbourne

Injured: Unavailable.

Doubtful: Unavailable.

Suspended: None.