UCD will make the long trip up to Ballybofey this Friday night as they take on the Donegal side Finn Harps, in round 2 of the 2026 Men’s First Division Season.
Finn Harps started their season losing 2 – 1 away to Athlone Town last Friday Night. Ajibola found the net for Finn Harps inside the first five minutes, however a goal from Grogan and an own goal from Zerrouk put Athlone ahead, which was also enough for Athlone to secure the 3 points on the opening night of the season.
UCD kicked off their season by defeating Kerry FC 2 – 1 at the UCD Bowl. Daniel Okwute put Kerry ahead on the stroke of halftime, but goals from Carl Lennox and Ciaran Behan gave the Students the 3 points last Friday Night.
Key Information:
Kick off: Friday 20th February, 19:45.
Where to watch: LOI TV.
Betting Odds: Finn Harps 17/10, Draw 9/4, UCD 13/10.
Referee: Daryl Carolan.
Team News:
Daniel de Lacerda will miss the clash this Friday night after picking up a red card away to Athlone Town last Friday night.
Adam Wells will also miss the game due to picking up a red card at home to Kerry last Friday Night.
Credit: Luke O’Mahony.
Key Statistics:
Finn Harps have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches. They haven’t won a match in their last 9 attempts. Finn Harps also haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last 9 attempts.
UCD have scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches. On the other hand, they haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last 5 matches.
Key Players:
Finn Harps: The Italian, Temiloluwa Ajibola, is a key player for the Donegal side, scoring away to Athlone Town last Friday.
UCD: 21 year old Carl Lennox is a key player for the Students with 1 goal to his name already this season. Carl can also cause some threat this Friday Night.
Previous Meetings:
17.10.2025 – Finn Harpds 3 – 4 UCD.
18.07.2025 – Finn Harps 3 – 0 UCD. (FAI Cup)
11.07.2025 – UCD 3 – 1 Finn Harps.
23.05.2025 – Finn Harps 1 – 2 UCD.
07.03.2025 – UCD 1 – 1 Finn Harps.