FAI Cup: Drogheda to face Shamrock Rovers in quarter-finals

Michael Bolton

FAI Cup holders Drogheda United will face Shamrock Rovers in the quarter-finals of the competition.

Drogheda defeated Derry City on penalties last Saturday in a repeat of the 2024 final.

Stephen Bradley's side, meanwhile, were 2-1 winners over Longford Town on Sunday.

In the other ties, St Patrick's Athletic will take on Galway United, after Stephen Kenny's side defeated Shelbourne 2-0 in the previous round.

Following their win over Bohemians last Friday, Sligo Rovers will be away to Kerry, while Cork City make the trip to Finn Harps.

The ties will be played on the weekend of September 13th and 14th.

In the women's FAI Cup, the semi-finals will see Shamrock Rovers take on Athlone Town, while Bohemians welcome Treaty United to Dalymount Park.