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Galway United Women have third place wrapped up going into their final game of the season against DLR Waves this Saturday.

Galway United Women were determined to have their say on the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division title one way or another.

A late Amanda Smith strike in injury time last Saturday kept Galway United Women in touch with the top of the table. It sets up an intriguing encounter with Treaty United on Saturday in Limerick.

Galway United Women would be forgiven for viewing their trip to Athlone on Saturday as a shot to nothing.

Despite an uptick in their own form, they are not expected to overhaul such a gap, given that their opponents dropped only two points in the first round of fixtures.

The picture in the league is not much clearer than it was last week. Half of the games were postponed, owing to bad weather last Saturday.

There should be some relief for Galway United Women that this weekend represents a return to action in the All-Island Cup, after a torrid series of results has all but scuppered their chances of league success.

First plays third in front of the TV cameras on Saturday night, when Galway United entertain Athlone Town in a crucial league encounter in Eamonn Deacy Park.

Galway United Women begin their defence of the Women’s All-Island Cup with a repeat of the 2023 final in Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday afternoon (kick-off 3pm).

Hosting Wexford has not been without its problems for Galway United’s Women. Saturday’s visitors spoiled the party on United’s inaugural competitive fixture in 2023. Last season, they caused more damage, when they came from behind to record an unlikely 2-1 win in Eamonn Deacy Park.