St Patrick's Athletic will host Bohemians at Richmond Park in the FAI Cup quarter-final on the weekend ending September 6th, setting up a repeat of the 2021 and 2023 finals. The Saints prevailed in both previous encounters at the Aviva Stadium, and they enter this clash in strong form, sitting second in the Premier Division with 47 points from 27 games, just seven points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers.
What happened in the draw?
The quarter-final draw guarantees at least one non-Dublin club will reach the final on November 8th, with Waterford hosting Sligo Rovers, Galway United traveling to Drogheda United, and Derry City welcoming Dundalk. RTÉ will broadcast two of the ties live, with LOITV streaming the remaining two fixtures.
Why it matters for St Patrick's Athl.
This match is a chance for St Patrick's Athletic to continue their dominance over Bohemians in recent FAI Cup encounters. The Saints are on a four-game winning run, including a 3-2 victory over Shamrock Rovers last Friday, and have scored 43 goals while conceding just 23 this season. A win would keep them on track for silverware.
What comes next?
Before the FAI Cup clash, St Patrick's Athletic will travel to face Drogheda United on August 21st. The Saints are currently in strong form, with four wins and one draw in their last five matches, and will be looking to maintain their momentum.
