The 2018 EA SPORTS Cup will get underway on Monday, March 5 after the First Round Draw threw up some intriguing clashes. Bohemians, who are three times winners of the competition, will take on Cabinteely, Bray Wanderers face off against Shelbourne,
The 2018 EA SPORTS Cup will get underway on Monday, March 5 after the First Round Draw threw up some intriguing clashes.
Bohemians, who are three times winners of the competition, will take on Cabinteely, Bray Wanderers face off against Shelbourne, and Wexford meet Cobh Ramblers in the games involving two SSE Airtricity League sides.
There are also four non-league teams in contention as UCC travel to the RSC to take on Waterford, Finn Harps will entertain Mayo League, Galway United come up against Cockhill Celtic, and Drogheda United prepare for St Mochta's.
EA SPORTS Cup - First Round Draw
Pool 1: Waterford v UCC (19:45), Wexford v Cobh Ramblers (8:00). Byes:Cork City, Limerick.
Pool 2: Finn Harps v Mayo League (19:45), Galway United v Cockhill Celtic (19:45). Byes: Derry City, Sligo Rovers
Pool 3: Bray Wanderers v Shelbourne (19:45), Drogheda United v St Mochta's (19:45). Byes: Dundalk, St Patrick's Athletic
Pool 4: Athlone Town v UCD (19:45), Bohemians v Cabinteely (19:45). Byes: Longford Town, Shamrock Rovers
