Clondalkin Celtic 3 vs 3 Kinsealy United

Kinsealy United travelled to Clondalkin Sports Centre on 5th September 2026 for a league away fixture against Clondalkin Celtic, kicking off at 12:00pm. The match ended in a pulsating 3-3 draw after 96 minutes of action, with both sides sharing the spoils in a contest full of goals and drama. Referee Patrick Walsh oversaw the encounter in front of a modest crowd of 30 spectators.

Kinsealy United lined up in a classic 4-3-3 formation, deploying Ben Dunne in goal. The defensive line consisted of Evan Clarke at right back, Alan McKenna-Byrne and Liam Aylward as central defenders, and Luca Immink on the left flank. The midfield trio featured Alex Creevey on the right, Pearse Butler centrally, and Tom Cassidy on the left, tasked with both defensive duties and supporting the attack. Up front, the forward line was spearheaded by Aaron Caffrey as the central striker, flanked by Alex Andreucetti on the right and Eoghan Leahy on the left. The substitutes named were Daragh Heavey, Tommy Aylward, Conor Grogan, Alex Barlow, and Josh Reilly.

The match burst into life early on when Kinsealy United took the lead in the 15th minute. Aaron Caffrey provided a precise assist to Eoghan Leahy, who finished confidently to put the visitors ahead. However, Clondalkin Celtic responded swiftly, levelling the score in the 24th minute with a well-taken goal to restore parity.

Tensions rose shortly after as Alan McKenna-Byrne received a yellow card in the 27th minute for a foul, signalling a physical edge to the contest. Kinsealy United regained the lead just a minute later when Tom Cassidy set up Eoghan Leahy once again, who doubled his tally with a composed finish. The match continued to be fiercely contested, with Clondalkin Celtic also seeing a player cautioned in the 30th minute.

The drama intensified in the 31st minute when Clondalkin Celtic were awarded a penalty, which they converted to level the scores once more. In the same minute, Kinsealy’s Pearse Butler was booked, reflecting the heated nature of the encounter. Just before the break, Kinsealy United edged ahead again as Pearse Butler found the net from a Tom Cassidy assist in the 45th minute, giving the visitors a slender advantage going into half-time.

The first half concluded at the 48th minute mark, with Kinsealy United leading 3-2. The second half saw Kinsealy make their first substitution in the 64th minute, with Daragh Heavey replacing Luca Immink at left back. Clondalkin Celtic continued to press, earning two further yellow cards in the 65th and 80th minutes, underscoring the physicality and intensity of the match.

Kinsealy United made a series of changes late in the game to freshen their side. Tommy Aylward came on for Alex Creevey in the 81st minute, followed by a double substitution in the 84th minute, with Conor Grogan replacing Aaron Caffrey and Alex Barlow coming on for Eoghan Leahy. Josh Reilly was introduced in the 88th minute, taking over from Evan Clarke at right back.

Despite Kinsealy’s efforts to hold on to their lead, Clondalkin Celtic found a late equaliser in the 93rd minute, ensuring the match ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw. The encounter was marked by end-to-end action, tactical battles, and moments of individual brilliance.

Eoghan Leahy was named player of the match for his influential performance, scoring twice and consistently troubling the Clondalkin defence. Kinsealy United will reflect on a hard-fought point earned on the road, while Clondalkin Celtic will be satisfied with their resilience to claw back and share the spoils in this entertaining league clash.