In Pictures: Athlone Town 1-2 Wexford Youths

Athlone Town Stadium had Blue and Yellow lights to show support for Ukraine during the Athlone Town v Wexford Youths Women's FC WNL match at Athlone Town Stadium on Saturday, 5 March 2022.

Athlone Town Stadium had Blue and Yellow lights to show support for Ukraine during the Athlone Town v Wexford Youths Women's FC WNL match at Athlone Town Stadium on Saturday, 5 March 2022. Credit: Gerry Shanahan (ETPhotos)

Athlone Town suffered defeat in their opening game of the WNL season when visitors to Lissywollen Wexford Youths ran out 2-1 winners on Saturday.

Emily Corbet put the home side in front just before half time but goals from Ellen Molloy and Jessica Lawler meant that Youths took the three points on the day.

Gerry Shanahan was on hand to capture the action for us and his gallery can be viewed here.