City get bye in EA Sports Cup

The draw for the First Round of the 2014 EA Sports Cup was made today by the FAI National League Executive Committee.  The good news for City fans is that the Candystripes have been granted a bye until the next round.

The 2014 competition will be played on a knockout basis and is divided into four regionalized pools until the quarter-final stage.

In City’s pool, Sligo Rovers have also received a bye; Finn Harps meet Cockhill Celtic, whilst Galway FC play the Mayo League.

EA SPORTS CUP FIRST ROUND

(Matches to be played on Monday, March 10)

Pool 1

Cork City v Limerick, Turner's Cross, 7.45pm.

Waterford United v Avondale United, RSC, 7.45pm.

(Byes: Cobh Ramblers and Wexford Youths)

Pool 2

Finn Harps v Cockhill Celtic, Finn Park, 7.45pm.

Galway FC v Mayo League, Eamonn Deacy Park, 7.45pm.

(Byes: Derry City and Sligo Rovers).

Pool 3

Crumlin United v Drogheda United, TBC.

Shelbourne v Bray Wanderers Tolka Park 8.00pm.

(Byes: Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers).

Pool 4

Athlone Town v Longford Town, Athlone Town Stadium, 7.45pm.

UCD v Bohemians, The UCD Bowl, 7.45pm.

(Byes: Mervue United and St. Patrick's Athletic).

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