Kerry FC VS Cobh Ramblers Match Preview – 2026 League Of Ireland First Division

Kerry FC look to get back to winning ways this Friday, after a last-minute defeat against Bray Wanderers at Carlisle Grounds.

Cobh Ramblers suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat last Friday against UCD. With this loss, Cobh Ramblers went down in the league to 9th place.

Kerry FC also come into this fixture with a defeat. The Kingdom started off well in the first-half of the game, with a goal scored by English midfielder Niall Brookwell scoring in the second minute of the game. That didn’t make a huge difference to the game as Kerry lost anyways from a defensive error by Jonas Hakkinen which led to Ryan Kelly scoring a goal for his club in the 94′ minute.

Key Information

Kick Off: Friday 3rd April, 19:45

Where to Watch: LOITV

Referee: Daniel Murphy

Match Odds: Kerry FC @2/8, Draw @7/3, Cobh Ramblers @11/4

 

Key Players

Cobh Ramblers: Despite not scoring a goal in this fixture, Wilson Waweru had a decent-enough game against UCD. He looked sharp and eager to score a goal for his side. Will he make an impact in the game against Kerry FC this Friday by scoring a crucial goal or by assisting a goal?

Kerry FC: Niall Brookwell had a good match against Bray Wanderers, scoring a goal in the second minute of the game. He is determined on the pitch which gives him the look of a very strong player. Is Niall Brookwell going to be the one on Friday to deny any chances that Cobh will make?

Key Statistics

Both of the sides have began weak into this season, losing most of the matches.

Kerry and Cobh both have only won one game this season so far.

Previous Meetings

23.06.25 Cobh Ramblers 1-0 Kerry FC

15.08.25 Kerry FC 2-0 Cobh Ramblers (FAI Cup)

05.09.25 Kerry FC 1-1 Cobh Ramblers

 

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Michał Kuras