The fixtures for the 2025 Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup Second Round have been confirmed with 32 teams set to compete across the country from Friday, July 18 to Sunday July 20. 
 
This year’s Final will take place at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday, November 9 at 15:00 with holders Drogheda United beginning the defence of their title at home to Crumlin United on Friday, July 18. 
 
Killester Donnycarney’s clash with Bohemians will be played at Dalymount Park after both Clubs agreed to reverse the venue for this fixture. 
 
2025 Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup Second Round
 
Friday, July 18 2025 – 19:45
 
Bray Wanderers v Wayside Celtic, Carlisle Grounds
Cork City v Leicester Celtic, Turner’s Cross
Drogheda United v Crumlin United, Sullivan and Lambe Park
Dundalk v Sligo Rovers, Oriel Park
Finn Harps v UCD, Finn Park
Galway United v Tolka Rovers, Eamonn Deacy Park
Kerry v Athlone Town, Mounthawk Park
Killester Donnycarney v Bohemians, Dalymount Park 
Treaty United v Derry City, Markets Field 
Waterford v St. Mochta’s, the RSC
Shamrock Rovers v Wexford, Tallaght Stadium (20:00)
 
Saturday, July 19 2025
 
Salthill Devon v St. Michael’s, Drom* – 14:00
Bangor Celtic v Cobh Ramblers, Transport Club* – 15:00
Fairview Rangers v Shelbourne, Singland Park* – 18:00
 
Sunday, July 20
 

Castlebar Celtic v Longford Town, Celtic Park* – 17:00
St. Patrick’s Athletic v UCC, Richmond Park - 18:00
 
*Provisional and subject to approval