First Division
Cork City demolish Athlone Town in 5-goal thriller
It was Hans Mpongo who stole the show, as Cork City cruised to victory, as they hosted Athlone Town on Friday Night. Cork City 4 Athlone Town 1 Teenage sensation Cillian Murphy was away with the Republic of Ireland U17 squad for Friday’s fixture, Barry Robson opted to include Conor Drinan for his first start…
Read MoreBray Wanderers VS Kerry FC Match Preview – League of Ireland First Division
After a frustrating draw against Cobh Ramblers at St. Colman’s Park last Friday, the Seagulls now turn their attention to a home clash with Kerry FC this Friday at the Carlisle Grounds. Bray Wanderers looked set to claim all three points in their last outing, only for Jason Abbott to equalise late on and deny…
Read MoreWexford vs Treaty United Preview – League of Ireland First Division 2026
Treaty coming off their first win of the season travel to Ferrycarrig Park to face struggling Wexford. Wexford have not won a game since the season opener, where a three-nil away win against Cobh looked to be a rocket ship to propel them into the season. It has been anything but, with the team registering four…
Read MoreThe Biggest Surprises of The 2026 LOI Season So Far
The League of Ireland contains two of the most unpredictable set of divisions in football, anyone can beat anyone, average players can transcend into good ones overnight and great players can quickly become a liability. The twists and turns the league provides is what makes football so entertaining, and the early parts of this season…
Read MoreHonours Even Between Cobh Ramblers and Bray Wanderers
A late Jason Abbott penalty helped Cobh Ramblers pick up a point at home to Bray Wanderers. Cobh Ramblers 1 Bray Wanderers 1 High flying Bray Wanderers arrived into St. Coleman’s Park on Friday night with a bit of a reputation. Over the last few seasons there has been a belief that something is building…
Read MoreUCD vs Cork City Match Preview – League of Ireland First Division 2026
Cork City prepare for their trip to the capital, facing UCD, with the aim of maintaining their unbeaten start. Barry Robson’s side sit top of table after five games, taking thirteen points from a possible fifteen. Their perfect start was put to an end at the hands of Cobh Ramblers, but the Rebel Army got…
Read MoreFriday the 13th was anything unlucky for Bray Wanderers
A late strike from Richard Ferizaj secured a dramatic victory for Bray Wanderers as they edged past UCD AFC 2–1 at the Carlisle Grounds on Friday night. With the contest seemingly drifting towards a draw, substitute Ferizaj struck five minutes from time to settle an entertaining First Division encounter and send the home support into…
Read MoreAthlone Town Continue Bright Start Against Rams
Athlone Town continued their bright start to the 2026 First Division season with a 2-0 victory over Cobh Ramblers. Athlone Town 2 Cobh Ramblers 0 The 2026 season has brought some dramatic changes for Athlone Town. The Westmeath side appear rejuvenated after a disastrous 2025 campaign both on and off the pitch. Last season the…
Read MoreCork City 2 Longford Town 1: Late Lyons Goal Earns All 3 Points
Cork City left it late to get back to winning ways at home to Longford Town thanks to Charlie Lyons’ late goal. Cork City 2 Longford Town 1 Cork City came into the game having dropped their first points of the season away to Cobh while Longford were looking for their first win. The home…
Read MoreCork City vs Longford Town Match Preview – League of Ireland First Division 2026
Cork City look to bounce back on Friday Night, as they host Longford Town, following Barry Robson’s side dropping points in Cobh. Cork City remain top of the pile in 2026, with ten points from the twelve available so far, three points off UCD in 2nd place. Their perfect record was put to an end…
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