"Stephen Bradley's Rovers are heavy favorites this afternoon and are one game away from clinching the club's first double in 38 years, after securing a fifth Premier Division crown in six years last week. Today marks a first cup final since 2020 for the Tallaght side, as they target their first cup win since 2019 and a 26th in the club's history. The Hoops come into today's final off the back of an impressive 1-1 draw away to AEK Athens in the Conference League"
"For underdogs Cork City, 2025 has largely been a season to forget as they suffered a straight relegation back to the First Division after winning just four league games this term. The FAI Cup has been the one silver lining though, as victories over Waterford and Finn Harps booked a semi-final spot against 2023 winners St Pat's, with the Leesiders pulling off a huge shock to beat Stephen Kenny's men 3-0 and book their first final spot since 2018."
Shamrock Rovers and Cork City meet in the 2025 FAI Cup final at Lansdowne Road with kick-off at 3pm and referee Paul Norton. Shamrock Rovers enter as heavy favourites after winning the Premier Division and can complete a double, seeking their first cup since 2019 and a 26th overall. The Hoops arrive following a 1-1 draw at AEK Athens in the Conference League. Cork City suffered relegation after winning four league games but reached the final by beating Waterford, Finn Harps and upsetting St Pat's 3-0 in the semi-final. A Cork win would deliver Europa League qualification for 2026; if Rovers win, the spot will go to Derry City. Around 35,000 fans are expected to attend.
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