Bohemians are targeting the FAI Cup as their primary route to ending a long trophy drought, with an important Dublin derby quarter-final against St Patrick's Athletic this weekend. The Gypsies, who finished fourth in the 2025 League of Ireland Premier Division with 54 points, are looking to add silverware in their final season at Dalymount Park before a major renovation project begins.
Cup glory offers the most realistic path to domestic silverware for Bohemians this season. Manager Alan Reynolds was asked by the outlet if the club would prioritize the competition, to which he replied they were focused on the upcoming match. The Gypsies have not won a trophy since their 2009 league title, and their last FAI Cup victory was in 2008.
St Patrick's Athletic stand in their way this Saturday at Richmond Park, live on RTÉ. The Saints have had the better of recent cup finals, beating Bohs in the 2023 decider. A win would put the victors among the favorites for the November final, providing a major incentive for a Bohemians side that has shown strong recent form with four wins from their last five matches.
Bohemians head into the derby clash in strong form. Their last result was a convincing 3-0 victory over Sligo Rovers on August 28, part of a four-game winning streak. Across the 2025 season, the team scored 48 goals while conceding 39, finishing with a positive goal difference of nine.
Despite sitting third in the current table, the league title looks a distant prospect as they trail leaders Shamrock Rovers by 12 points. This reality sharpens the focus on the cup, a competition where a few positive results can deliver a trophy. The club's full fixtures schedule shows their next league match is a home game against Drogheda United on September 18.
This season is Bohemians' last playing at Dalymount Park before it closes for a major renovation. Next season, the club will use Richmond Park as a temporary home. This adds an emotional layer to the campaign, with players and fans eager for a final triumph at the famous old ground.
In a related note on club structures, the same outlet highlighted that Bohemians remain one of only two supporter-owned clubs in the Premier Division, alongside Sligo Rovers. This model is a core part of the club's identity as they handle a period of transition both on and off the pitch. Supporters can view the current squad who are tasked with delivering success during this key period.
Bohemians' quest for a first trophy in 17 years continues this Saturday at 4 p.m. In Inchicore, with a place in the FAI Cup semi-finals on the line.
