WCSL - Weekend Preview

The SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys U14 league returns tomorrow with four key fixtures to be decided.

Togher Celtic currently sit top the table in the SuperValu U14 league with 4 points from their opening two league games. Togher defeated Clonakilty Youths 3-1 on the opening day of the season and followed up that result with a hard fought 2-2 draw away to Drinagh Rangers. Celtic will have home advantage tomorrow against Harbour United with a 12:30 kick off. The Union Hall side are newcomers to the U14 league this season and have already suffered two defeats to Riverside Athletic and Skibbereen. A home win is the expected result in Togher tomorrow.

Ballydehob entertain reigning U14 title-holders Drinagh Rangers in Rathravane at 11am. The two clubs enjoyed contrasting fortunes in the National Cup last weekend. Ballydehob lost 3-0 at home to Greenwood. Drinagh recorded a fantastic 4-1 win over Springfield Ramblers A to qualify for the first round with goals from Alfie Hyland, Michael Collins and Darren Sweetnam(2). Ballydehob have three points from their opening two games. Their recorded an impressive 5-0 victory away to Clonakilty AFC Youths last time out. A Tadgh O’Mahony hat trick inspired that win and Ballydehob will need a similar performance if they are to defeat Drinagh tomorrow.

Bay Rovers are at home to Clonakilty AFC Youths in Kealkil at noon. Rovers recorded a superb 3-1 win away to Glounthaune United with Padraigh Cronin, Gerry Harrington and Tom O’Sullivan scoring the winning goals. AFC Youths have suffered two disappointing defeats at the hands of Togher Celtic and Ballydehob so far this season. Bay will be expected to pick up all three points from this encounter.

Bunratty United and Clonakilty AFC clash in Town Park Schull at 1pm. United recorded a famous 4-2 win away to Castleview in the National Cup last weekend with Sean Evans(2), Gavin McIntaggart and Eddie Goggin all finding the net. AFC were knocked out of the U14 National cup last Sunday by Waterford side, Ardmore. Clonakilty put in a commendable performance with Stephen Vickery and Conor O’Brien scoring two consolation goals. Bunratty United will start as clear favourites tomorrow but Clonakilty AFC have the potential to cause an upset.

The much anticipated clash between Skibbereen and Lyre Rovers has been postponed with Lyre deciding to take their cancellation this weekend. Skibbereen Under11’s are the sole SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys League representatives in the U11 National Cup this weekend. Skibb entertain Kilreen Celtic from the Cork Schoolboys League in the Preliminary Round of the competition at the Baltimore Road Ground tomorrow.

WEEKEND FIXTURES
SuperValu WCSL U14
Ballydehob vs. Drinagh Rangers in Rathravane Ballydehob at 11am
Bay Rovers vs. Clonakilty AFC Youths in Lisheens Kealkil at Noon
Bunratty United vs. Clonakilty AFC in Town Park Schull at 1pm
Togher Celtic vs. Harbour United in Togher at 12:30
Skibbereen vs. Lyre Rovers - Postponed with Lyre Rovers taking cancellation

U11 National Cup Preliminary Round
Skibbereen vs. Kilreen Celtic in Baltimore Road Skibbereen