St Patrick's Athl. Squad Announced for MU16 Double Header
St Patrick's Athl. MU16 squad has been announced for the upcoming double header against Cymru MU16, with several players from the LOI Academy clubs set to feature.
The squad, which will be overseen by International Lead Coach Keith O'Halloran, features players from nine different LOI Academy clubs. Nine players who featured for the Ireland MU15s in games against the Netherlands earlier this year have earned call-ups, including Ben Lyne and Fionn McCormack-Crowe who both scored two goals apiece in those games.
From the squad of 20 players, 19 were part of the FAI National Pathways Programme and eight are getting an opportunity to play international football for the first time. International Coaches Graham Gartland and Richie Smith will also be involved for what will be the first set of games in a new international season for this group of players.
The MU16 squad will face Cymru MU16 in a double header, with the first game taking place on Tuesday, August 18th at Ruthin Town FC, with a kick-off time of 15:00. The second game will take place on Thursday, August 20th at Ruthin Town FC, with a kick-off time of 11:00.
St Patrick's Athl. are currently 2nd in the Premier Division, with 47 points from 27 games, and are 7 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers. The team has been in good form recently, with a 2-game winning run, and will be looking to continue this momentum in the upcoming double header.
The squad features several players from the LOI Academy clubs, including Robert Morgan, Cole Curtis, and Conor Hudson. The team will be looking to make a strong impression in the double header, and will be hoping to come away with a positive result.
League standing: 2nd in Premier Division, 47 pts, 13W-8D-6L from 27 games, recent form WDDDW. Goals this season: 43 scored, 23 conceded (+20 goal difference). Title race: 7 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers. Last result: Shelbourne 1-2 St Patrick's Athl. (2026-08-09). Recent form (last 5): 2W-3D-0L (WWDDD, most recent first); on a 2-game winning run. Next fixture: vs Shamrock Rovers (at home, 2026-08-16) (1st in the table).
