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Galway United Women were determined to have their say on the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division title one way or another.

Hundreds of local pupils will take part in a day of football and fun at Pearse Stadium as Salthill Knocknacarra GAA are hosting the Schools Football Blitz and Meet the Galway Stars Day on Friday, September 19.

A late Amanda Smith strike in injury time last Saturday kept Galway United Women in touch with the top of the table. It sets up an intriguing encounter with Treaty United on Saturday in Limerick.

However, they now must look with some envy at their visitors on Saturday. Bohs have winnable ties in the All-Island Cup Final and FAI Cup Semi-Final. They are also getting far bigger crowds than those in Eamonn Deacy Park.

Both campaigns have ended in success. United now have the opportunity to complete a historic treble. It appears to be the last available silverware of the season, although United have made great strides in recent weeks.

There should be some relief for Galway United Women that this weekend represents a return to action in the All-Island Cup, after a torrid series of results has all but scuppered their chances of league success.

First plays third in front of the TV cameras on Saturday night, when Galway United entertain Athlone Town in a crucial league encounter in Eamonn Deacy Park.

Hosting Wexford has not been without its problems for Galway United’s Women. Saturday’s visitors spoiled the party on United’s inaugural competitive fixture in 2023. Last season, they caused more damage, when they came from behind to record an unlikely 2-1 win in Eamonn Deacy Park.

The Galway Ladies football team secured their immediate return to Division 1 league football with a comprehensive victory over Monaghan last weekend. They travel to Clare this Sunday for the final league fixture of the campaign.

Galway United Women face their sternest test so far this season as they travel to take on Peamount United this Saturday.