Gameday un Athlone for the round 16 between Athlone & Longford.

Athlone is without Stephen Kenny suspended. Spain is doubtful.

Longford is without Warfield. Craven is doubtful.

Athlone is ranked 9 with 2 draws & 11 losses for 12 goals scored & 31 goals conceded.

Longford is ranked 4 with 6 wins, 3 draws & 3 losses for 16 goals scored & 12 goals conceded.

Very good spot here despite the fact that it’s a Classico between both teams, the quality difference is important. Athlone hasn’t any good player for this level, they are really like an amateur team.

On their side Longford isn’t the best team in Division 1 but they are clearly stronger. When they met this season, Longford won 2-0 without too much problems.

They will not be able to be first of course with Cork who is on his way to be back in the Premier Division.

If they play at their level, Longford will win this game without any problem.

I expect 1-2 or 1-3.