Athlone had a rousing 5-2 victory over Cobh Ramblers on Friday.
Athlone Town picked up their first win of the League of Ireland First Division season on Friday night.
Returning after the mid-season summer break, Athlone won 5-2 at home to Cobh Ramblers and move within four points of the Cork side in eighth place.
Athlone go to Limerick this Friday to take on Treaty United.
In the Women's National League, Athlone dropped to fourth place after a scoreless draw away to Galway on Saturday.
Peamount United have jumped to third after a 5-0 win over Sligo Rovers.