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League of Ireland First Division · 18 September 2026 · 19:45

Cork City vs UCD (18 September 2026, League of Ireland First Division): match facts, H2H and recent form

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Cork City vs UCD (League of Ireland First Division) was played on 18 September 2026 and finished 5–1.

Cork City vs UCD: bookmaker odds side by side

Match result1X2
Top price available1.604.405.06
Market average1.544.104.58

Cork City vs UCD: league table and recent form

#TeamPW-D-LGoalsPts
1Cork City3623-6-774:3575
2UCD3919-8-1274:5265
3Bray Wanderers3917-9-1373:5760
4Kerry FC3814-10-1446:4652
5Longford Town3814-10-1449:5052
6Cobh Ramblers3614-7-1546:5449
7Athlone Town3613-9-1442:4348
8Wexford3611-9-1644:5842
9Treaty United3611-9-1637:5342
10Finn Harps367-7-2233:7028

Recent matches

Cork City

7 AugWCork City 3–1 Kerry FC
21 AugDTreaty United 2–2 Cork City
28 AugWCork City 2–0 Wexford
4 SeptDBray Wanderers 1–1 Cork City
11 SeptLCork City 2–3 Cobh Ramblers

UCD

7 AugWUCD 4–1 Wexford
21 AugDKerry FC 1–1 UCD
28 AugWUCD 5–4 Finn Harps
4 SeptDCobh Ramblers 1–1 UCD
11 SeptDUCD 2–2 Athlone Town

Cork City vs UCD: our analysis

Cork City head into the clash at Turners Cross as league leaders with 68 points, having amassed 21 wins, five draws and five defeats while boasting a 64‑29 goal difference. Their challengers, UCD, sit second on 49 points after 14 victories, seven draws and ten losses, and a respectable 55‑40 tally. The gap of 19 points underscores the high stakes for the visitors, who will need to close the distance in what promises to be a pivotal encounter in the title race. Both sides will be keen to reinforce their recent form, and the outcome could shape the final standings dramatically.

Cork City vs UCD: side-by-side comparison

Cork CityUCD
47%Form53%
52%Attack48%
58%Defence42%
67%Head to head33%
56%Overall44%

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 UCD: head to head

All matches
2Cork City
0Draws
1UCD
24/7/26 · UCD 5–2 Cork City
8/5/26 · Cork City 3–1 UCD
20/3/26 · UCD 0–1 Cork City

Cork City vs UCD: your questions answered

How did Cork City vs UCD end?

Cork City beat UCD 5–1.

When and where was the match played?

Kick-off is on 18 September 2026 at 19:45, venue Turners Cross.

Where do the teams stand in the table?

Cork City: 1st (75 points), UCD: 2nd (65 points).

What is the head-to-head record of Cork City vs UCD?

Cork City: 2, Draws: 0, UCD: 1.

More matches: League of Ireland First Division

Athlone Town vs Kerry FC 18 SeptBray Wanderers vs Treaty United 18 SeptWexford vs Cobh Ramblers 18 SeptFinn Harps vs Longford Town 18 Sept

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