Full time: UCD 2-2 Athlone Town, the report and key statistics
UCD and Athlone Town shared four goals at UCD Bowl. How the game unfolded, and what the numbers behind it showed.
UCD and Athlone Town finished level at 2-2 at UCD Bowl on 11 September 2026. It was a First Division fixture, matchday 31, played in Dublin. Half time had it at 1-1.
How the points were shared
It took shape early. E. O'Connor broke the deadlock on 4 minutes. H. Smith drew UCD back level on 45 minutes. That left it 1-1 at the interval.
The decisive passages came after half time. C. Akinrintayo edged UCD in front on 57 minutes. P. Ferry made it all square on 78 minutes. It finished 2-2.
How the game turned
The goals were spread across the game, two before the interval and two after it. Both sides found the net, and four different players got on the scoresheet.
Cards and flashpoints
Two yellow cards were shown.
Match facts
For the record: played at UCD Bowl in Dublin. Scorers: UCD — H. Smith 45; C. Akinrintayo 57. Athlone Town — E. O'Connor 4; P. Ferry 78. Half time 1-1, full time 2-2. Two cards shown.
The takeaway
A point each, then, and the sort of afternoon both sides will file away without much argument. UCD will feel home games are where a season is built; Athlone Town will take the road point and move on.
The full statistics, line-ups and our running prediction record for this fixture sit alongside this report on the match page.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in UCD vs Athlone Town?
It finished 2-2. UCD and Athlone Town shared the points at UCD Bowl.
Who scored?
E. O'Connor on 4 minutes for Athlone Town, H. Smith on 45 minutes for UCD, C. Akinrintayo on 57 minutes for UCD and P. Ferry on 78 minutes for Athlone Town.
When and where was UCD vs Athlone Town played?
11 September 2026 at UCD Bowl, Dublin.