*Ronan Kerin and Jack Kelly in action. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill
AVENUE UTD can claim the Maloney Hardware Premier Division title if they manage to claim a single point in Sunday’s eagerly awaited clash with Newmarket Celtic.
In what is a dress rehearsal of the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup final, the two rivals will meet in McDonough Memorial Park in Newmarket-on-Fergus with kick off scheduled for 11am.
Sitting at top of the table with thirty eight points, David Russell’s Avenue need just a draw against Newmarket Celtic to be crowned league champions.
Celtic have a game in hand but sit in third spot on thirty points. A recent loss to Bridge Utd plus dropped points against Kilrush Rangers and Tulla Utd have left Paddy Purcell’s men under pressure in the league title race.
Mark Reilis has been appointed by the CDSL as match official for Sunday’s tie which is expected to draw a big crowd to Newmarket-on-Fergus.
