Wexford vs Athlone Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: July 11, 2025 | Ferrycarrig Park | Ireland First Division | 19:45 BST

Wexford and Athlone clash in an important game with a lot on the line for the hosts. Wexford certainly enter as the favourites, with Athlone sitting six points adrift at the foot of the second tier; however, having finished the 2024 in fourth place, they do have quality in the squad to cause an upset.

Key Betting Tip: Wexford to win at 1.88 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Wexford vs Athlone Predicted Lineups

Wexford Predicted XI: Martin; Abada, Lyons, McCourt, Butler; C. Levingston; Flynn, Browne, D. Levingston, Rowe; Dobbs.

Athlone Predicted XI: Connor; Duffy, Baba, Hand, O’Connor; McKenna, Gilmore, Tetteh; Smith, Feeney, Williams.

Kaylem Harnett and James Crawford both picked up their fifth yellow cards of the season, so will be out for this match. This causes a massive shift in personnel, as McCourt is expected to slot back in after serving his one-match ban, while Abada will stay at right-back with Ryan Butler moving positions for the third time in three games.

William Smith joined Athlone from Halifax Town for the season, and this has meant a shift in formation to allow him to play on the right wing. Ian Ryan will hope this reverses his side’s fortunes this campaign.

Wexford vs Athlone Current League Standings

Wexford sit just outside the promotion playoffs, but a win on Friday could see them go within just a point with 13 games to play. They have been clinical up front this season, scoring 26 goals – a number only bettered by the top four teams. If they had turned any of their 10 losses into any form of points on their tally, they would not be having a poor campaign at all.

Athlone, however, are struggling all over the pitch for any sort of quality or hope they can transcend the standings. They reside at the foot of the table, with just 15 points and three wins. This, partnered with a league-low 16 goals and conceding 37 really puts into perspective that any hope in a return to the top-flight for the first time in over a decade may have to wait another year.

Wexford vs Athlone Head-to-Head Timeline

After 60 meetings against each other, this rivalry has proved to be thrilling over the years. Wexford have registered 24 wins in this timeline, while Athlone have succeeded on 25 occasions. The most thrilling encounter in recent times was a Wexford 3-2 away win after overcoming a 2-0 deficit in the second half. The sides also met in the promotion playoff semi finals last year, which Athlon won 1-0 over two legs.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

April 2025: Athlone 1-1 Wexford (First Division)

March 2025: Wexford 0-1 Athlone (First Division)

October 2024: Wexford 0-0 Athlone (Promotion Playoffs)

October 2024: Athlone 1-0 Wexford (Promotion Playoffs)

August 2024: Wexford 2-1 Athlone (First Division)

Wexford will be looking to tie up on overall and seasonal wins on Friday, with Athlone winning the first encounter and a 1-1 draw in the second. They do hold the superior confidence heading into this fixture though, as they stand in a far better position than their visitors.

Athlone do have a positive record against Wexford, perhaps also the only team they, so far, have gotten the better of over two fixtures. It has been a long time since their last victory, so they will be eager to right some of their recent wrongs when they head to Wexford later this week.

Recent Wexford and Athlone Matches Analysis

Wexford Last 5 Matches:

Bray 1-0 Wexford (First Division)

Wexford 4-3 Kerry (First Division)

Treaty 0-0 Wexford (First Division)

Wexford 0-1 Longford (First Division)

Finn Harps 1-1 Wexford (First Division)

Their 4-3 victory over Kerry was certainly the anomaly in recent weeks for Stephen Elliott and his men. Aside from that fixture, recent matches have been very close and hard-fought affairs, with just four goals being scored in them.

Athlone Last 5 Matches:

Cobh Ramblers 2-1 Athlone (First Division)

Athlone 0-4 Bray (First Division)

Longford 3-2 Athlone (First Division)

Athlone 0-0 Finn Harps (First Division)

Athlone 2-2 Kerry (First Division)

Athlone have been by far the poorest team in the division this season. 15 points in 22 games, with two coming from their last five. They have conceded 11 goals and scored just five. The good news is that they have found the net in each of their last two away matches and Wexford are by no means impenetrable.

Wexford vs Athlone Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a Wexford victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Wexford vs Athlone Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Wexford to Win @ 1.88 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a Wexford win in this fixture. Their squad and form seem far superior to that of Athlone and although the specific match up seems like Athlone could win, Wexford should be able to get the job done.

Key Players to Watch: Wexford vs Athlone

Without a doubt, it is midfielder, Mikie Rowe. The 29-year-old has bagged 14 of Wexford’s 26 goals this campaign. Rowe registers 3.6 shots on goal per game, so is expected to feast upon Athlone’s lack of confidence in every position.

Midfielder, Gideon Tetteh is the man to look out for, for Athlone. The 20-year-old has scored five goals this season and is crucial in securing hope for his team. He has scored 31% of his team's goals, and his contributions almost gave them a point against Cobh but has overall earned Athlone seven points this season when he has scored. If he scores on Friday, it will by no means mean Athlone will win, but it will certainly give them a chance.

Wexford vs Athlone Match Facts

Broadcast Details:

UK: LOI TV

Stadium Information: Ferrycarrig Park is in Wexford, Ireland, and is home to Wexford FC and its youth sides. The venue can hold up to 2,500 spectators.