Longford Town vs Cork City (League of Ireland First Division) was played on 26 September 2026 and finished 2–1.
Longford Town vs Cork City: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 4.10 | 4.25 | 1.78 |
| Market average | 3.85 | 3.79 | 1.70 |
Longford Town vs Cork City: 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
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Longford Town vs Cork City: our analysis
Longford Town will host league leaders Cork City at the Athletic Grounds, a clash that pits the sixth‑placed side’s even 41‑41 goal record against the champions’ dominant 64‑29 tally. With Longford sitting on 41 points after 31 games, a win would keep their hopes of breaking into the top five alive, while Cork City sit comfortably on 68 points and look to extend their lead at the summit. The two clubs have met several times this season, and the disparity in recent form – 21 victories for Cork City compared with Longford’s 11 – suggests a stern test for the home side. Both teams will be keen to add three points, but the gap in both points and goal difference makes the encounter a crucial barometer for Longford’s ambitions and a chance for Cork City to cement their dominance.
Longford Town vs Cork City: 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.
Longford Town vs Cork City: head to head
All matchesLongford Town vs Cork City: your questions answered
How did Longford Town vs Cork City end?
Longford Town beat Cork City 2–1.
When and where was the match played?
Kick-off is on 26 September 2026 at 19:30, venue Bishopsgate.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Longford Town: 5th (52 points), Cork City: 1st (75 points).
What is the head-to-head record of Longford Town vs Cork City?
Longford Town: 1, Draws: 0, Cork City: 2.
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