FAI Cup: Waterford FC advances while Derry City prepares for UCD tie

Waterford FC has advanced to the quarter-finals of the Club Orange FAI Men’s Cup following a 2-1 victory over Athlone Town AFC at the RSC. Padraig Amond opened the scoring for Waterford in the 16th minute with a header from a Benny Couto corner. Athlone equalized in the 25th minute through Cillian Tollett, following a controversial moment where appeals for a foul on John Mahon were dismissed by the referee.

In other cup action, Derry City Football Club is preparing for a quarter-final tie against UCD in Dublin. Interim manager Mark Connolly faces selection decisions amid several injury concerns, including long-term absences for Darragh Markey, Carl Winchester, and Kevin Dos Santos. The club is prioritizing the FAI Cup as a potential pathway to securing European football for the 2027 season.