Athlone Town and Treaty United Play Out Goalless Stalemate

Athlone Town and Treaty United shared the spoils in a 0-0 draw at the Athlone Town Stadium on 9 May 2026, a result that does little to lift either side out of the mid‑table clutter in the Ireland First Division. Despite both teams creating promising openings, a combination of poor finishing and stubborn defending ensured the deadlock remained unbroken.

Match Summary

The First Division encounter kicked off at 02:45 CET under overcast skies, with a healthy crowd in attendance. Athlone started on the front foot, pressing high and forcing Treaty into mistakes. The hosts’ best chance came in the 23rd minute when winger Adam Lennon cut inside and unleashed a curling shot that struck the crossbar. Treaty responded through striker Enda Curran, whose header from a corner was brilliantly tipped over by Athlone goalkeeper Jack Brady.

Second‑Half Struggles

After the interval, the pace slowed. Treaty United enjoyed more possession but lacked creativity in the final third. Athlone introduced substitute Jack Doherty to add fresh legs, but the home side struggled to break down a disciplined Treaty defence led by centre‑half Tom Costello. The visitors nearly snatched a late winner in the 88th minute when left‑back Mark O’Sullivan forced Brady into a diving save with a deflected cross‑shot.

Key Statistics

• Shots on target: Athlone 3 – Treaty United 4
• Possession: Athlone 52% – Treaty United 48%
• Corners: Athlone 6 – Treaty United 3
• Yellow cards: 2 for Athlone, 1 for Treaty

League Context

The draw left Athlone Town in 6th place with 28 points, while Treaty United remained 5th on 30 points. Both sides are still within reach of the promotion play‑off picture, but inconsistency – particularly in front of goal – has hampered their campaigns. Athlone have now failed to score in three of their last four home games, a worrying trend for manager Dermot Lennon.

Player Ratings

Jack Brady (Athlone) – 7/10: The goalkeeper’s two crucial saves earned his side a point. Tom Costello (Treaty) – 7/10: Commanding in the air and calm on the ball, he marshalled the backline effectively.

What’s Next?

Athlone travel to title‑chasing Cork City next week, while Treaty United host Bray Wanderers in what could be a pivotal mid‑season clash for both outfits.