# FAI Cup tournament progression

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fai-cup-tournament-progression
> Updated: 2026-08-14T16:21:20.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Club Orange FAI Men’s Cup progressed to the quarter-final stage with several notable results.

Waterford FC secured a 2-1 victory over Athlone Town AFC to advance, featuring a goal from Padraig Amond. Meanwhile, Derry City prepared for a quarter-final matchup against UCD, with interim manager Mark Connolly managing various injury concerns.

Dundalk FC also advanced to the quarter-finals following a dominant 8-0 win against Castlebar Celtic. Although Dundalk recorded 43 shots and multiple goals from Cian Dillon, Bobby Burns, Luke Mulligan, Leo Gaxha, Aaron Keogh, and Danny Mullen, they were forced to finish the match with ten men after Mullen sustained an injury.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Dundalk FC defeats Castlebar Celtic 8-0 in FAI Cup

Dundalk FC secured a place in the FAI Cup quarter-finals with an 8-0 win over Castlebar Celtic at Oriel Park.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dundalk-fc-defeats-castlebar-celtic-8-0-in-fai-cup

### 2026-08-13: FAI Cup: Waterford FC advances while Derry City prepares for UCD tie

Waterford FC secured a 2-1 win against Athlone Town to reach the FAI Cup quarter-finals, while Derry City prepares for a cup tie against UCD.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fai-cup-waterford-fc-advances-while-derry-city-prepares-for-ucd-tie

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Cite as: FAI Cup tournament progression. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fai-cup-tournament-progression