Youths
Keadue Rovers 0 - 4 Letterkenny Rovers
Letterkenny Rovers booked their place in the Kieran McGrath Cup final with a convincing 4-0 victory over Keadue Rovers on the road.
The visitors took an early lead through an own goal, before Padraig Murphy doubled their advantage to send them in 2-0 up at the break. Murphy struck again early in the second half, and Moses Almaroof sealed the win from the penalty spot.
Despite facing a strong wind after the interval, Letterkenny created several chances to increase their lead, though credit must go to Keadue for a much-improved second-half display.
U12 Crusaders
Kilmacrenan 0 - 2 Letterkenny Crusaders
What a match! Kilmacrenan started strong, controlling the ball and pushing forward. But the Crusaders’ defense stood solid—unstoppable.
By halftime, it was still 0-0. A tight game with all to play for.
Right after the break, Kilmacrenan almost scored, but that’s when the Crusaders turned it up.
Caleb Bomah charged forward and scored the opener with a great finish!
Minutes later, Caleb struck again, finishing off a rebound after Josh Muller’s shot. Crusaders were up 2-0!
Though Kilmacrenan got one back late in the game, the Crusaders held firm until the final whistle.
Man of the Match: Josh Muller—he was non-stop all game!
Special mention to Righan McElwaine for breaking up over 15 attacks in midfield and a big congratulations to Lydia McLaughlin on her debut!
U12 Rovers
Letterkenny Rovers 3 - 0 Dunfanaghy Youths
Letterkenny Rovers delivered a commanding performance at the Aura securing a 3-0 victory over Dunfanaghy Youths in a dominant display from start to finish.
Rovers set the tone early with a stunning 25-yard strike from Shane O'Donnell just minutes into the match. The early goal sparked a relentless attacking rhythm, with Rovers pressing high and maintaining control throughout the half.
O'Donnell doubled the lead with a brilliant header at the back post from a superb Femi Gallagher Cross. The team’s fluid passing and sharp movement had Rovers 2-0 up at the HT break.
The second half picked up where the first left off, with Munachi adding a third goal shortly after the restart. With a tidy finish. Rovers continued to apply pressure and created several more opportunities, only denied by some last-ditch defending and near misses.
Credit must go to the Rovers’ backline—Finn Dillon, Martin Okedokun, Lucas Casburn and Goal Keeper Scott McLaughlin —who were outstanding throughout, snuffing out any threat and ensuring a clean sheet.
A fantastic all-round team performance from Rovers, showcasing quality, discipline, and teamwork.
U12 Athletic
Glenree Reds 0 - 2 Letterkenny Athletic
Athletic made it two wins from two in the League against a strong Glenree side. The first half was a scrappy affair with very few clear-cut chances. However, Colton Gallagher was causing the Glenree defence problems on the break. Athletic got their passing game going in the second half, and a fine headed goal from James McLaughlin broke the deadlock early on. Shay McLaughlin added a second after great work from Lopsy Adeyemi to extend their lead midway through the half to secure a well-earned victory.
Man of the Match Lopsy Adeyemi
U12 United
Letterkenny United faced Milford United this afternoon at the Aura. After a slow start, Victor Ogunade opened the scoring for the home side, finishing off a well-placed assist from Evan Price. Ryley Harkin then struck twice in quick succession, sending Letterkenny into the break with a solid lead.
The second half saw Letterkenny United maintain their dominance, with Evan Price adding two goals to his tally and David Olaniyan finding the net to cap off an impressive performance. While there were strong showings across the pitch, it was Olaniyan who stood out with a commanding display in midfield, earning him the Player of the Match award.
U16 Crusaders
Letterkenny Crusaders 3 - 1 Milford United Blues
Letterkenny Crusaders continued their strong form in the U16 First Division with a solid win over Milford United Blues at the Aura this weekend.
The Crusaders came out strong in the first half, showcasing quick passing and high intensity. Mathew Jr was clinical in front of goal, scoring twice to put Letterkenny in control early on. Jayden Sweeney added a third before halftime with a composed finish, giving the home side a comfortable 3-0 lead at the break.
Milford United came out fighting in the second half, pulling a goal back shortly after the restart to apply pressure. Despite a spirited effort from the visitors, the Crusaders held firm, showing great composure and teamwork across the pitch.
Alexander McLaughlin was player of the match
U14 Rovers
Letterkenny Rovers 4 - 2 Glenea Utd
U14 Rovers kicked off their league campaign by hosting Glenea Utd. on a fine evening at Leckview park. Both teams began strongly, but it was Rovers who found the back of the net first through Pedro Evangelista, assisted by Cayden Crossan. Glenea quickly responded, leveling the match at 1-1. However, Rovers regained control when James McCormick scored from a clearance, followed shortly by another goal from Cayden Crossan, putting Rovers ahead 3-1 before halftime.
The second was end to end, culminating in Rovers extending their lead with a powerful strike from Filip Niewiadomski in the 65th minute. Glenea managed to score once more before the final whistle, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap, as Rovers secured a convincing 4-2 victory.
A solid team performance from Letterkenny Rovers, marking a successful start to their league season. Great work from Cayden Crossan earned him Player of the match.
U14 Crusaders
Letterkenny Crusaders 2 - 2 Dunfanaghy Youths
In a thrilling encounter, the U14 Crusaders played to a 2-2 draw against Dunfanaghy Youths in their latest league match held at home. The match began on a challenging note for the Crusaders, who found themselves down by two goals within the first 25 minutes, largely due to a defensive error.
However, the team exhibited resilience, managing to pull one back just before halftime with an own goal from Dunfanaghy. This momentum carried into the second half, where the Crusaders showcased improved performance, pushing hard for the equaliser.
With only three minutes left on the clock, Fabian Frankowski delivered a stunning long-range strike, leveling the match and securing a valuable point for his side. The final whistle blew with the scoreline at 2-2, leaving the Crusaders relieved to have salvaged a draw.
U14 United
Letterkenny United 2 - 1 Ballyraine Wanderers
In a closely contested match in the U14 Division 2 league, U14 United clinched a narrow victory against Ballyraine Wanderers, winning 2-1 at home.
U14 United took the lead with goals from Thomas Muller and Jesse George Gbagi, who were instrumental in securing the win. Despite a resilient effort from Ballyraine Wanderers to level the score, they fell short as the final whistle confirmed U14 United's victory.
Goalscorers: Thomas Muller, Jesse George Gbagi.