It will be an all-Dublin affair in the 2026 FAI Youth Cup Final as Finglas United face off against Peamount United.

Both teams will be looking to lift the prestigious trophy for the first time in their history when they go head-to-head on Saturday afternoon at the home of Tolka Rovers - Frank Cooke Park.

Each team overcame impressive sides in their respective semi finals. For Finglas a memorable 3-1 away victory in Cork against Midleton FC will no doubt give them great confidence. As for Peamount they knocked-out previous winners Tramore United following a dramatic penalty shootout.

Match Details
Competition: 2026 FAI Youth Cup Final
Date: Saturday, May 16
Location: Frank Cooke Park, Tolka Rovers AFC, Dublin
KO: 1pm

Finglas United Squad

Goalkeeper: Jayden Paget

Defenders: Theo Kocik, Jamie Lee, Ryan Carroll, Jamie Field, Miaz Mohamed, Kevin Inwu.

Midfielders: Jayden Jackson, Ryan Moore, Reuben Clarke, Leon McClaren, Majus Gabrilatis, Harry Wynne, Calum Leonard.

Forwards: Clayton McKeever (captain), Jaydon Gannon, Matthew Bernrdo, Charlie Kenny

Technical Staff
Team Manager: Liam Tiernan
Assistant Manager: Darren O’Brien
Coach: Gareth Kearney
Coach: Jason Hyland
Physio: Eilis Dwyer
Kit Man: Terry Whelan
Kit Man: Jason Kelly

 

Path to the Final

Round 1
Finglas United 14-0 Clones Town

Round 2
Finglas United 7-0 Lion AFC

Quarter Final
Lakewood Athletic 0-1 Finglas United

Semi Final
Midleton 1-3 Finglas United

Peamount United Squad

Goalkeepers: Aronas Klusas, Sean Burke

Defenders: Darragh Tougher, Charlie Hore, Rian Miley, Oran O’Connor, Hubert Swierczynski.

Midfielders: Fionan White, Emmet Kelleher, Darragh O’Brien, Charlie Thompson, Robert Mockler, Marvellous Kusoro, Sean McCudden.

Forwards: Leon Lalor, Michael Mirzu, Lennon Grace, Nathan Burke, Lucas Ovas

Technical Staff
Head Coach: Stephen Doyle
Coach: Sean White

Path to the Final

Round 1
Peamount United 2-1 Leeside United

Round 2
Peamount United  3-1 Fairview United

Quarter Final
Castlebar Celtic 1-6 Peamount United

Semi Final
Peamount United 2-2 Tramore United (Peamount won 4-3 on penalties)

Match Officials
Referee: Stephen Butler
Assistant Referee: Seán Carrick, Daniel Nulty
Fourth Official: Robert Nolan