Friday football focus kentstown in fai cup action
Kentstown Rovers return to the FAI Junior Cup with a rich pedigree in the competition and the only Meath club with the distinction of reaching the quarter-finals.
Curracloe Utd v Kentstown Rovers: Kentstown travel to Wexford for their FAI Junior Cup tie on Sunday and three remain involved from their fantastic run to the quarter-finals in 2001 with David Doyle,now senior manager, Stephen Ratcliffe,coaching staff and Shaun Doyle(captain) from that team 13 years ago.
Rovers welcome back Mark Bates from injury and NEW signing Dylan Byrne for the trip. Don't rule out an away win. Verdict – Kentstown Rovers.
OTHER PREDICTIONS
SATURDAY
PREMIER
Boca Rovers v Newfoundwell, MDL Astro Pitch, 6.30: Boca still looking for their first win, a draw would be a good result here for them Verdict – draw.
DIVISION 4
BMC v Virginia: A local derby of sorts and Virginia will find the going tough against BMC, but not too tough. Verdict – Virginia.
SUNDAY
PREMIER
Bellurgan v Duleek: Duleek need to start to picking up points and they could make a winning trip to Bellurgan. Verdict – Duleek.
Trim Cel v Navan Cosmos: This is a must-win game for both Meath teams and while Trim Celtic will pose lots of problems for the Cosmos, an away victory is expected. Verdict – Navan Cosmos.
PREMIER
TEAM P W D L FA Pts
Boyne Harps 6 5 0 1 9 2 15
Rock Celtic 5 2 3 0 9 6 9
Navan Cosmos 4 2 2 0 11 8 8
Bellurgan 5 2 1 2 10 6 7
Woodview 5 2 1 2 11 11 7
Duleek 5 2 0 3 6 7 6
Trim Celtic 5 2 0 3 7 12 6
Kentstown 6 1 2 3 10 13 5
Newfoundwell 4 1 1 2 5 6 4
Muirhevnamor 4 1 1 2 7 12 4
Boca Rovers 5 0 3 2 4 6 3
DIVISION 1
Navan Town v Kingscourt: The benefit of playing at home could boost Navan Town's prospects, but a 1-1 outcome is likely. Verdict – draw,
Slane v Square, Slane can take the three points if they make a bright opening. Verdict – Slane.
Abbey Celtic v Cavan Town: Not much joy expected for Cavan Town on their visit to Drogheda. Verdict – Abbey Celtic
Abbey Celtic 7 7 0 0 22 3 21
Ardee Celtic 5 5 0 0 27 7 15
Kingscourt 5 3 1 1 20 4 10
Dromin Utd 7 3 1 3 16 9 10
Slane Wdrs 6 3 0 3 8 13 9
Cavan Town 4 2 0 2 5 5 6
Navan Town 5 2 0 3 9 15 6
Omp Utd 5 1 1 3 9 23 4
Square Utd 6 0 3 3 11 20 3
Quay Celtic 5 1 0 4 1 20 3
Black Bull 5 0 0 5 3 12 0
DIVISION 2
Electro v Torro, Torro will enjoy their visit to Nobber and will return with the spoils. Verdict – Torro Utd.
Oldcastle v Johnstown: Johnstown will continue on their winning ways and close in on the top two. Verdict – Johnstown.
Trim Town v Newtown: Second v second last, only one outcome likely. Verdict – Trim Town
Athboy Celtic 7 6 0 1 42 6 18
Trim Town 7 4 3 0 22 10 15
Johnstown 6 3 2 1 18 9 11
Laurence's FC 6 2 2 2 20 11 8
Torro Utd 4 2 1 1 10 9 7
Carrick Rovers 6 1 3 2 9 11 6
Kells-Bwater 5 1 2 2 11 20 5
Electro Celtic 5 1 1 3 9 21 4
Oldcastle Utd 6 1 1 4 12 26 4
Newtown Utd 6 1 1 4 6 27 4
Lourdes Celtic 4 0 2 2 3 12 2
DIVISION 3
Rathkenny v Rossin, A bit of a local derby here and 30th anniversary celebrating Rossin could be singing on the way home. Verdict – Rossin.
Kilmessan v Fordrew, Fordrew have a point after six outings, nothing will happen in this game to change that. Verdict – Kilmessan.
Dunshaughlin 5 4 1 0 26 4 13
Rathkenny Rovers 5 4 0 1 18 3 12
Enfield Celtic 5 4 0 1 15 5 12
Termonfeckin 6 4 0 2 15 12 12
Rossin Rovers 5 3 1 1 17 10 10
Kilmessan 6 3 0 3 21 11 9
Boyne Valley 6 1 2 3 10 12 5
Bohermeen Celtic 6 1 1 4 12 21 4
Bailieboro Celtic 6 1 0 5 7 24 3
Fordrew Rovers 6 0 1 5 4 43 1
DIVISION 4
Hazel Lane Utd v Skryne/Tara. Hazel Lane to continue winning. Verdicy – Hazel Lane.
Park Celtic Summerhill v Castle Villa. A profitable trip for the Moynalty men. Verdict – Vastle Villa.
BJD Cel v Donacarney. Home advantage and better players will sway this one. Verdict – BJD Celtic.
Hazel Lane Utd 5 5 0 0 21 3 15
Bjd Celtic 5 4 1 0 12 6 13
Virginia Cel 5 4 0 1 21 8 12
Rangers FC 5 3 0 2 17 13 9
Castle Villa 5 2 1 2 13 7 7
Skryne/Tara 3 1 1 1 3 6 4
Delvin Celtic 5 1 1 3 8 23 4
Donacarney 2 1 0 1 7 7 3
Bmc Utd 5 1 0 4 4 10 3
Glen Abbey 6 1 0 5 9 22 3
Park Celtic 4 0 0 4 5 15 0 ​