All eyes will be on Home Arena in Germany this Saturday, August 22, 2026 as Athlone Town (w) welcomes Galway (w) for a crucial Ireland. Cup. Women. Semi-finals fixture. Kick-off is set for 20:35. Under the watchful eye of referee Harm Osmers, both teams will look to claim all three points. The forecast shows Warm and humid, 25°C for match day. Athlone Town (w) may have to cope without Richter, while Galway (w) could be missing Krause. The head-to-head record between these clubs reads: Athlone Town (w) 4 - 3 Galway (w) (2023). Athlone Town (w) 1 - 4 Galway (w) (2025). Athlone Town (w) 3 - 1 Galway (w) (2021). Athlone Town (w) 0 - 2 Galway (w) (2023). Athlone Town (w) 0 - 0 Galway (w) (2025). Fans and pundits alike are predicting a tight contest, with many tipping a 0:1 outcome.