Athlone Face Midlands El Classico Test In Promotion Race

The two midlands clubs meet in Longford on Saturday night.

Athlone Town face a midlands derby this weekend as they continue their push for promotion from the League of Ireland First Division.

Dario Castelo's side take on Longford with just three games left in the regular season.

Athlone sit third in the standings, six points clear of the first club outside the promotion play-off positions, Finn Harps.

Longford have failed to beat their midlands rivals in the last nine meetings between the two clubs.

Kick off at Bishopsgate is set for 7.30pm on Saturday evening.

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