Finn Harps vs Athlone Town – 24 April 2026, League of Ireland First Division: H2H, form and match facts

Finn Harps fell to a 1‑2 defeat at home to Athlone Town, extending their slump to 18 losses from 31 matches and leaving them rooted in 10th place with just 25 points. Athlone, now seventh with 41 points, sharpened their lead in the table and moved closer to the promotion spots after securing their fourth win against Finn Harps this season. The Irish side’s defensive frailties were exposed once again, conceding 63 goals while scoring only 29, a stark contrast to Athlone’s tighter 33‑36 goal record. The result also cemented the clear dominance in the head‑to‑head record, where Athlone have won three of the four meetings, with only a single draw to their name.