Cobh Ramblers welcome Cork City to St.Colmans Park for the first All Cork derby of 2026.
Cork City approach Friday Night’s trip to St.Colman’s Park top of the league and with three wins on the trot. They have already beaten Treaty United at home, Wexford away in Ferrycarrig Park and most recently Bray Wanderers at the Munster FA Turner’s Cross Stadium. Seani Maguire scored the only goal of the game, it did not reflect the game however, with City being largely dominant.
Cobh Ramblers currently sit 7th in the table after three games, taking four points from their possible nine. Kai O’Neill opened his League of Ireland tally last Friday at St.Colman’s Park, giving his side the lead after heading home. However, the 18 year-old’s goal was not enough. Harps equalised through Nathan Lumingo in the 73rd minute, as Harps held them to a draw.
LOI Talk’s @jackkelleher464 spoke to Cork City’s Seani Maguire following his sides 1-0 win over Bray Wanderers last night.
Seani speaks about the speculation during the offseason linking him with a move away from Cork.#CCFC84 pic.twitter.com/t8QARV1ebn
— LOI Talk (@loi_talk) February 28, 2026
Match Information
Kick Off: 19:45, Friday 6th of March
Where to Watch: LOI TV
Betting Odds: Cobh Ramblers @13/5, Draw @12/5, Cork City @20/23
Referee: Declan Toland (Westmeath)
Team News
Young Charlie Hanover remains the only player unavailable for Barry Robson’s side, as he remains out with a knee injury.
Cobh Ramblers will be without Shane Griffin in midfield and Dylan McGlade on the wing as they remain out injured. Luka Le Bervet returned to to the Rams squad last Friday Night after his spell out of the side through injury, he was unused as a substitute.
Key Statistics
Cobh’s whole back line last Friday consisted all of ex-City players, including the goalkeeper.
Cork City sweeped Cobh Ramblers in the 2024 First division season, beating the Rams four times and netting eleven goals in the process.
Ruairí Keating is fond of a game against the Cobh-outfit, scoring eleven times against Ramblers.
Cobh Ramblers average the highest accurate crosses per game in the division with 7.7. Cork City trail them in 2nd with six.
Key Players
Cillian Murphy has flourished in his introduction to men’s football. The 16 year-old has improved game by game, with him being crowned man of the match against Bray Wanderers last Friday Night. The teenage midfielder showcased immense maturity, flare, close control and ability to draw fouls and ruffle opponents feathers.
Corey Chambers has had work cut out for him so far this season. The 28 year-old however has risen to the occasion, making 7 saves against Harps most recently and averaging 5.3 saves per game, with a save rate of 76%.
LOI Talks @jackkelleher464 spoke to Cork City manager Barry Robson following his sides 1-0 win over Bray Wanderers last night.
Robson speaks about how the squad have helped to integrate Cillian Murphy into the first team set up. pic.twitter.com/fSIYhTsxRl
— LOI Talk (@loi_talk) February 28, 2026
Previous Meetings
7/2/25 – Cobh Ramblers 2-1 Cork City
23/8/24 – Cobh Ramblers 0-1 Cork City
13/6/24 – Cork City 4-1 Cobh Ramblers
10/5/24 – Cobh Ramblers 0-3 Cork City