Derry City have been given a bye in the first round of this season’s EA Sports Cup.
In the draw, made today by the FAI National League Executive Committee, City were drawn in Pool 1 along with near neighbours Finn Harps and Cockhill Celtic as well as Sligo Rovers, Galway FC and Mayo League.
The competition will be played on a knockout basis and is divided into four regionalised pools until the quarter-final stage.
In City’s pool, Sligo Rovers have also received a bye; Finn Harps meet Ulster Senior League champions Cockhill Celtic, from Buncrana, whilst Galway FC play the Mayo League.
Holders Shamrock Rovers have been drawn in Pool 3 and also received a bye.
The first round draw is:
(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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