Athlone Town 0-0 (3-4 on penalties) Sheriff in the FAI Cup, Round 3 at Athlone Town Stadium, Athlone (5,000 capacity).

Sheriff won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (D–W–L–L–W), scoring 8 and conceding 11.

The two sides have met 2 times: Athlone Town 0 wins, Sheriff 1, 1 draw.