Wicklow Town bow out after penalty drama
S.F.A.I. U12 Boys Cup
Tullamore Town F.C. 2, Wicklow Town AFC 2 (AET)
(Tullamore win 6–5 on penalties)
Wicklow Town’s U12s made the trip to Tullamore at the weekend and served up an absolute classic, only to be denied in the harshest fashion after a dramatic penalty shootout.
Both sides produced a superb standard of football from the opening whistle, with crisp passing, clever movement and some excellent goals at either end. There was nothing to separate the teams over the course of normal time, and a fiercely contested encounter finished 2–2 after an end-to-end battle.
With legs tiring, the match moved to the dreaded spot-kicks. The sides remained level through the first five penalties each, forcing sudden death. Unfortunately for the visitors, it was Tullamore who found the decisive strike to edge it 6–5 and progress to the next round.
Despite the disappointment, Wicklow Town can take huge credit from a performance full of effort, skill and determination in what was a thoroughly enjoyable cup tie.
Ashford Rovers clinch Division One runners-up spot after playoff win
WDSL U14 Division One Playoff
Ashford Rovers 2, Wicklow Town B 0
Ashford Rovers secured the U14 Division One runners-up position—and with it promotion to next season’s Premier Division—after a hard-earned playoff victory over Wicklow Town B in Travers Park, Arklow, on Saturday.
Rovers began with real purpose and were rewarded after just ten minutes. Arthur clipped a perfectly weighted ball over the Wicklow back line, allowing Ben O’Sullivan to race through and delicately lift his finish over the advancing goalkeeper for a superb opener.
The remainder of the half was tightly contested, with both defences on top and chances limited.
Ashford came out strongly again after the break and continued to press. Their persistence paid off with 15 minutes remaining when Braxton O’Brien was brought down inside the box. He took responsibility himself, stepping up to smash an unstoppable penalty into the corner to double the lead.
Wicklow Town battled gamely to find a way back into the match, but Ashford’s disciplined defensive shape—dropping into a well-organised low block—kept them at bay until the final whistle.
A composed and determined performance saw Ashford Rovers deservedly claim the runners-up spot and secure promotion to the Premier Division for next season.
Arklow Town advance after high-scoring National Trophy tie
SFAI U14 Cup
Arklow Town 8, Allenwood Celtic 3
Arklow Town’s U14s booked their place in the next round of the National Trophy following an action-packed midday clash with Allenwood Celtic on Saturday.
The visitors made the trip from Kildare and contributed to a lively, entertaining contest played in great spirit, with plenty of goals to delight those gathered in South Wicklow. Arklow’s sharp finishing ultimately proved the difference as they ran out deserved winners.
The club also extended its thanks to Allenwood Celtic for their sportsmanship and wished them well for the remainder of their season.
A special mention goes to Bobby McBarron, who showed tremendous character by lining out just days after the passing of his grandfather—and marking the occasion with a goal. A fine tribute on a tough week.
Arklow Town scorers:
James McCrudden (3)
Aidan Cronin Kenny (2)
Obi Nworji
Danny Cronin Kenny
Bobby McBarron
Results from last weekend
Cup
U12
Tullamore Town Blue 2 Wicklow Town 2 Tullamore Town win on pens
Rathangan 4 Ashford Rovers 3 after Extra Time
U13
Willow Pk 3 Wicklow Rovers 0
Arklow Town 3 St Anthony Kilcoole 1
U14
Arklow Utd 5 Naas AFC 0
Trophy
U12
Kilcullen 2 Arklow Utd 3
St Anthony Kilcoole 3 Newbridge Utd 0
U13
Kilcock Celtic 5 Arklow Utd 2
U14
Wicklow Rovers 2 Newbridge Utd 1
Arklow Town 8 Allenwood Celtic 2
U15
Portlaoise Rovers 0 Aughrim Rangers 5
Newton Juniors 4 St Aengus 0
St Joseph Red 1 Wicklow Rovers 0
Upcoming SFAI Interleague Weekend 15th – 16th Nov,
Academy ( U11s) Home to Wexford Saturday 15th – 4pm / 5pm / 6pm
Dev, Games Arklow Credit Union Park
U15s Home to Wexford Saturday 15th – 4:15pm Kick-off
U12s Blue Away to Midlands Sunday 16th - 2:30pm Moate
U12s Yellow Away to Midlands Sunday 16th - 1pm Moate
U13s Blue Home to Kildare Sunday 16th – 4pm Travers Insurance Park
U16s Away to Midlands Sunday 16th – 4pm Moate
Dev, Game
U14s Yellow v U13s Yellow – 6:30pm Travers Insurance Park
Upcoming SFAI Cup/Trophy Competitions.
Nov 29th /30th ( Cup R4, Trophy R3 )
National Trophy U12s
Arklow Town
Arklow United
St. Anthony’s
National Cup U13s
Arklow Town
National Trophy U13s
Ashford Rovers
Arklow Town
National Cup U14s
Arklow United
National Trophy U14s
Arklow Town
Arklow United B
Wicklow Rovers B
Newtown Juniors
St. Anthony’s
National Trophy U15s
Ashford Rovers
Aughrim Rangers
Arklow United
Arklow Town
Newtown Junior
Wdsl 2025 Awards Day; - roll of honour.
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10:00am Under 12s League Division 2 Runners Up Enniskerry
Under 12s League Division 2 Winners Newtown
Under 12s League Division 1 Runners Up Ashford
Under 12s League Division 1 Winners Aughrim
Under 12s Premier League Runners Up Arklow Utd
Under 12s Premier League Winners Arklow Town
Under 13s League Division 2 Runners Up St Anthonys B
Under 13s League Division 2 Winners Enniskerry
Under 13s League Division 1 Runners Up Arklow Utd B
Under 13s League Division 1 Winners Arklow Town
Under 13s Premier League Runners Up Aughrim
Under 13s Premier League Winners Arklow Utd A
Under 14s League Division 1 Runners Up Ashford
Under 14s League Division 1 Winners Newtown
Under 14s Premier League Runners Up Aughrim
Under 14s Premier League Winners Rathnew
Under 15s League Division 1 Runners Up Enniskerry
Under 15s League Division 1 Winners Roundwood
Under 15s Premier League Runners Up Rathnew
Under 15s Premier League Winners Aughrim
12pm -3pm Underage SSG U8-U11 all will receive a medal of participation and a cert.
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