Cobh Ramblers look to bounce back against Longford Town, as they travel to the Midlands, after disappointing Opening Night defeat.
Cobh Ramblers will be looking to get off the mark following their defeat at St.Colman’s Park last Friday Night at the hands of Stephen Elliot’s Wexford side. Fran Rockett’s men had to swallow a disappointing pill in the form of a 3-0 loss, all goals conceded were very poor to let his the net, considering the quality The Rams possess in their back line.
Longford Town earned a point after their clash at the Carlisle Grounds against Bray Wanderers on Friday Night, they settled for a 1-1 result, with their goal coming from a well worked cross slotted home by Captain Dean George. This goal only made the game level as Paul Heffernan’s side scored early on. The goal came from Richard Ferizaj, after Billy O’Neill cut the ball back after a switch of play. Wayne Groves and his players will definitely had watched that goal back in the post-match analysis, and question why they gave Bray so much time and space.
Key Information:
Kick Off: 19:30, Saturday February 21st
Where to Watch: LOI TV
Betting Odds: Longford Town @16/5, Draw @13/5, Cobh Ramblers @7/10
Referee: Ian O’Keeffe
Team News:
Cobh Ramblers are currently without a few key players in their squad, including young Left-Back Luka Le Bervet who signed a new 2-year deal with the club in the off-season, midfielder Shane Griffin and Dylan McGlade. Oran Crowe is also out and is expected to return soon after being left out last Friday Night.
For the home side, Aaron Walsh, new signing from local rivals in Dean Williams and centre-back Jamie Egan were not involved in the squad for their opening night fixture.
Key Statistics:
The last 2 meetings between the sides have both ended 3-1, with each time winning one a piece, and both of these wins being for the home side in these fixtures.
In their last 37 meetings, Longford Town have won 16 times, while Cobh Ramblers trail ever so slightly with 14 wins.
Cobh Ramblers missing Shane Griffin will be a disappointing loss as he has scored 4 times for The Rams in this particular encounter against the Midlands side.
Key Players:
Cian Coleman brings an abundance of First Division experience, winning the division on 2 occasions as the skipper of Cork City. Although his years with The Rebel Army was topsy turvy, his height and ability in the tackle will help Fran Rockett if he plays at centre-half, or even as a midfielder as he did in his early years, which is a position he returned to against Wexford last week.
Longford will look to utilise Aaron Doran in the midfield. The 22 year-old is a No.10 by trade but is well able to stick the ball in the back of the net, scoring 11 goals in his 2025 First Division campaign.
Previous Meetings:
10/10/25 – Longford Town 3-1 Cobh Ramblers
1/8/25 – Cobh Ramblers 3-1 Longford Town
14/6/25 – Longford Town 1-1 Cobh Ramblers
7/3/25 – Cobh Ramblers 5-0 Longford Town