The draw for the First Round of the Sports Direct Men’s and Women’s FAI Cup competitions was made earlier today, with the South East sides discovering their opposition.
With representation across the League of Ireland and non-league - a total of five sides from the South East will line out in the opening round of fixtures.
Shamrock Rovers drawn against Dundalk in pick of first round FAI Cup ties via @IrishTimesSport https://t.co/pBPaefRjcc
— Irish Times Sport (@IrishTimesSport) June 6, 2023
Stephen Quinn's Wexford Youths have been drawn on the road to face rivals DLR Waves.
Two places and five points separate them in the Women's Premier Division, with Quinn hoping for a strong showing in the domestic Cup competitions.
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Cup holders Shelbourne will begin their defence in the Quarter-Finals after receiving a bye.
The stand-out tie from the First Round will see two-time winners Peamount United against Treaty United.
? Full First Round Draw of the 2023 Sports Direct FAI Women’s Cup.? pic.twitter.com/KGZgmzAYkY
— Wexford Youths Women (@YouthsWomen) June 6, 2023
In the men's draw, Waterford FC are also on the road to St.Michael's of Tipperary.
Keith Long's side has been in impressive form of late, hitting Kerry FC for six in yesterday's (05 June) First Division fixture.
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Waterford FC have been drawn away to non-league kingpins St Michael's AFC in the Sports Direct FAI Cup First Round.
Fixtures are scheduled for the week-ending July 23rd. #WaterfordFC pic.twitter.com/3qUliWCp10
— Waterford FC (@WaterfordFCie) June 6, 2023
Wexford FC can look forward to a home tie in Ferrycarrig Park, with non-league Avondale United making the trip.
James Keddy's side claimed four points over the June Bank Holiday weekend and are well within the promotion playoff debate.
We have been drawn at home to Avondale Utd in the first round of the FAI Cup!
Match will be played weekend of 23rd July pic.twitter.com/U2vsYsYD0i
— Wexford FC (@WexfordFC) June 6, 2023
Gorey Rangers will host fellow non-league Rockmount in the final South East tie.
Derry City, holders of the Men’s FAI Cup, were drawn against Athlone Town, while 25-time winners Shamrock Rovers will face 12-time winners Dundalk.
There is a Dublin derby to look forward to as Bohemians host rivals Shelbourne.
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