Dundalk FC draw the Bit O'Red at home in FAI Cup

Dundalk FC will begin their 2025 Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup campaign with a home tie against Sligo Rovers, following today’s second-round draw in Dublin.

The Lilywhites, who won the competition 12 times, will welcome the Premier Division side to Oriel Park as they look to take the first step towards another cup run.

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The tie is scheduled for the weekending 20th July, with details to be confirmed. Dundalk will be hoping to rekindle some of their famous FAI Cup form, having last lifted the trophy in 2020.

Here’s the full list of second-round fixtures:

FAI Cup – Men’s Second Round Draw

Shamrock Rovers v Wexford, Dundalk v Sligo Rovers, Fairview Rangers v Shelbourne, Cork City v Leicester Celtic, Finn Harps v UCD, Bray Wanderers v Wayside Celtic, Kerry v Athlone Town, St Patrick’s Athletic v UCC,,Salthill Devon v St Michael’s, Galway United v Tolka Rovers, Bangor Celtic v Cobh Ramblers, Castlebar Celtic v Longford Town, Killester Donnycarney v Bohemians, Waterford v St Mochta’s, Treaty United v Derry City, and Drogheda United v Crumlin United.