Cork City vs Athlone Town (League of Ireland First Division) was played on 3 August 2026 and finished 3–2.
Cork City vs Athlone Town: league table and recent form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cork City | 36 | 23-6-7 | 74:35 | 75 |
| 2 | UCD | 39 | 19-8-12 | 74:52 | 65 |
| 3 | Bray Wanderers | 39 | 17-9-13 | 73:57 | 60 |
| 4 | Kerry FC | 38 | 14-10-14 | 46:46 | 52 |
| 5 | Longford Town | 38 | 14-10-14 | 49:50 | 52 |
| 6 | Cobh Ramblers | 36 | 14-7-15 | 46:54 | 49 |
| 7 | Athlone Town | 36 | 13-9-14 | 42:43 | 48 |
| 8 | Wexford | 36 | 11-9-16 | 44:58 | 42 |
| 9 | Treaty United | 36 | 11-9-16 | 37:53 | 42 |
| 10 | Finn Harps | 36 | 7-7-22 | 33:70 | 28 |
Recent matches
Cork City
Athlone Town
Cork City vs Athlone Town: our analysis
Cork City held off a late surge from Athlone Town to edge the match 3‑2 at Turners Cross, extending their league lead to 68 points at the top of the table. The win marked their third triumph over Athlone this season, preserving a perfect head‑to‑head record that has seen the hosts dominate the rivalry. Despite the victory, Cork’s goal difference slipped to +35 after conceding twice, while Athlone’s tally improved to 41 points, keeping them comfortably in seventh place. Both sides remain on course for the final push, with Cork eyeing a comfortable cushion over the chasing pack and Athlone hoping to close the gap to the top half.
Cork City vs Athlone Town: side-by-side comparison
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Cork City vs Athlone Town: head to head
All matchesCork City vs Athlone Town: your questions answered
How did Cork City vs Athlone Town end?
Cork City beat Athlone Town 3–2.
When and where was the match played?
Kick-off is on 3 August 2026 at 17:00, venue Turners Cross.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Cork City: 1st (75 points), Athlone Town: 7th (48 points).
What is the head-to-head record of Cork City vs Athlone Town?
Cork City: 2, Draws: 0, Athlone Town: 0.
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