The Kingdom and The Youths look to bounce back after enduring respective defeats.
Kerry FC’s search for a first win at Finn Park goes on. Colin Healy’s side conceded late in additional time against Finn Harps, resulting in nothing being taken from the long trip up to Ballybofey.
An Aaron Doran brace was enough for Longford Town to pick up three points away to Wexford. A late Jake Doyle penalty would only serve as a consolation.
Key Information
Kick-Off: 19:45, Friday May 15th
Where to Watch: LOITV
Referee: John Sconnie-Walsh
Betting Odds: Kerry FC @19/10, Draw @11/5, Wexford FC @5/4
Team News
Dan Okwute and Finn Barrett aren’t expected to return to first team football until after the mid-season break. Cian Bargary and Cian Murphy will be unavailable due to suspension.
Max Murphy is suspended for the trip to Mounthawk Park.
Key Stats
The Kingdom have been first to score in four of the last five meetings between the sides, however Wexford haven’t been beaten in four of those games.
Kerry have never kept a clean sheet against Wexford, over 13 previous encounters.
Both sides have been involved in low-scoring affairs as of late, Kerry’s last five having under three goals and Wexford have under three in five of their last seven.
Key Players
Cian Brosnan has started Colin Healy’s side previous two matches and there has been a noticeable improvement in performance, despite the loss to Finn Harps. The fan favourite is likely to be the focal point in creativity if Kerry are to take something from Friday nights fixture.
In his previous four appearances against Kerry, Mikie Rowe has found the back of the net. With the aforementioned stat that Kerry have yet to keep a clean sheet against Wexford, history suggests Rowe will be their to punish the home side, yet again.
Photo taken by Luke O’Mahoney
Previous Meetings
13/03/26 – Wexford FC 1-1 Kerry FC
10/10/25 – Kerry FC 0-2 Wexford FC
27/06/25 – Wexford FC 4-3 Kerry FC
16/05/25 – Kerry FC 1-1 Wexford FC