Holders Dundalk will face Crumlin United in FAI Cup

Third round draw pitted six Premier Division sides against each other in the last 16

Ireland Manager Martin O’Neill draws Cobh Ramblers in the FAI Cup third round draw. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Ireland Manager Martin O’Neill draws Cobh Ramblers in the FAI Cup third round draw. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Leinster Senior League side Crumlin United will relish the prospect of pulling off a big upset when they face League and Cup holders Dundalk in the fourth round of the FAI Cup.

The junior side were matched with the holders when the draw was made at the FAI AGM on Friday morning.

There are three all-Premier Division clashes in the third round as Bohemians host Derry City, Wexford Youths play Sligo Rovers while last year’s beaten finalists Cork City travel to Longford Town.

Runaway First Division leaders Limerick FC entertain St Pat’s while UCD host the other Limerick side still standing in the competition, Janesboro.

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Athlone Town meet Shamrock Rovers while there’s an all-Cork affair with Ringmahon Rovers taking on Cobh Ramblers.

FAI Cup third round draw in full:

Athlone Town v Shamrock Rovers

UCD v Janesboro

Ringmahon Rovers v Cobh Ramblers

Bohemian FC v Derry City

Crumlin United v Dundalk

Wexford Youths v Sligo Rovers

St Patrick’s Athletic v Limerick

Longford Town v Cork City

– Fixtures to be played week ending 20/21 August.