Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Waterford boss Keith Long received his marching orders from referee David Dunne

Leahy and Long see red as Athlone shock Waterford

A remarkable Sports Direct FAI Cup tie at the RSC saw Athlone Town shock 10-man Waterford FC 3-2 as second half extra-time substitute Peter McGregor headed a golden goal in injury time as the Premier Division side were left fuming at referee David Dunne.

Soccer • 16 Aug 24

Jayson Molumby described Butler as "an unbelievably nice guy".

Ex-Waterford United player Roy Butler dies aged 23

Republic of Ireland international Jayson Molumby has led the tributes to former Waterford United player Roy Butler, who has died aged 23 after a short illness.

Soccer • 18 Aug 21

Paul Cooke nominated as FAI honorary treasurer

The board of the FAI have announced that they have received nominations for the positions of honorary secretary and honorary treasurer ahead of their AGM.

Soccer • 03 May 19

Dylan Watts and Kaleem Simon battle for possession in the EA Sports Cup clash

EA Sports Cup: Wins for UCD, Bohs and Waterford

UCD, Bohemians, Shelbourne and Waterford United all tasted victory in the second round of the EA Sports Cup.

Soccer • 27 Mar 18

David O'Sullivan scored a hat-trick for Longford Town in their 4-3 win away to Athlone Town

EA Sports Cup round-up: Longford edge 7-goal thriller

Waterford United put five goals past Wexford in the first round of the EA Sports Cup, while Longford, Bohemians, Cobh Ramblers, Bray and St Pat's will all be in the hat for tomorrow's draw.

Soccer • 04 Apr 17

Swindon Town chairman hails Waterford 'potential'

Swindon Town chairman Lee Power described Waterford United as a club with "great potential" after taking ownership of the First Division outfit.

Soccer • 15 Nov 16

Independent consultants for Athlone and Waterford

The FAI has announced the appointment of independent consultants to oversee the ongoing situations at Waterford United and Athlone Town.

Soccer • 10 Jun 16

The RSC in Waterford was due to host Athlone Town's clash with Waterford United

Athlone fined €1,000 for failure to fulfil fixture

Athlone Town have been fined €1,000 and stripped of home advantage for their August clash with Waterford United after they failed to fulfil last week's First Division fixture between the two sides.

Soccer • 09 Jun 16

The Midlanders had been due to travel to face Waterford in the RSC

Athlone unable to field team for Waterford clash

The SSE Airtricity League First Division clash between Athlone Town and Waterford United will not go ahead tonight after the midlands side told the League that they did not have enough players for the game.

Soccer • 03 Jun 16

VIDEO: Collins appointed Waterford manager

Roddy Collins has said the vacancy at Waterford United was the perfect enticement to return to management in the SSE Airtricity League.

Soccer • 12 May 15

Waterford United's Ben Ryan celebrates scoring against Dundalk

Waterford United winding up order struck out

Waterford United's survival has been confirmed after an application to wind up the League of Ireland football club was struck out.

Soccer • 29 Jul 13

Appeal against Michael Rafter eligibility dismissed by FAI diciplinary committee

Waterford United protest dismissed

The FAI has dismissed a protest by Waterford United that Dundalk player Michael Rafter was ineligible to participate in the Airtricity League promotion-relegation play-off final.

Soccer • 14 Nov 12

Michael Rafter's brace was enough for Dundalk to retain their top flight status

Dundalk retain Premier Division status

Dundalk have retained their Airtricity League Premier Division status with a 2-0 second leg play-off win over Waterford United.

Soccer • 02 Nov 12

Dundalk and Waterford United can't be separated

Dundalk come from behind to secure a 2-2 draw, and deny Waterford United victory, in the first leg of the Airtricity League promotion/relegation play-off at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 31 Oct 12

Waterford take a two-goal advantage from their visit to Flancare Park

Waterford Utd in driving seat for play-off contest

Waterford United took a big step towards Airtricity League Premier Division status with a 2-0 away win over Longford Town in the division 1 play-off first leg.

Soccer • 21 Oct 12

Thomas Stewart hit a brace to give Shamrock Rovers victory over Cork City at Tallaght Stadium

FAI Ford Cup third round review

Shamrock Rovers, Bohemians, Drogheda United, Dundalk, Derry City and Shelbourne have all advanced to the FAI Ford Cup quarter-finals following round three wins on Friday.

Soccer • 24 Aug 12

Waterford United