In-form Finn Harps make the trip to Bishopsgate to take on Longford Town. Harps are closing in on a playoff spot, sitting just one point behind fifth-placed Treaty United with a game in hand.
Last Time Out
The Town were at home last week, where they led Wexford 2-0 at halftime. A Ben McCormack penalty halved their lead, and minutes later Longford had a man sent off before Mikie Rowe scored an 81st-minute goal to complete the comeback.
Finn Harps narrowly defeated Treaty United in a game where Treaty could easily have come out on top. The victory makes it four in a row for Harps, with new signing Hans Kamata Mpongo scoring in three of those games.
Previous Meetings
04/07/25 Finn Harps 0-0 Longford Town
17/05/25 Longford Town 0-0 Finn Harps
04/04/25 Finn Harps 1-1 Longford Town
Key Players
Aaron Doran was on the scoresheet for Longford last week, and this fixture desperately needs goals, with the net only being found twice in the previous three meetings. Doran is Longford’s top scorer so far this season with seven goals.
Hans Kamata Mpongo has been a revelation since joining Finn Harps. The Englishman has scored five goals since joining in July and has been crucial to Harps’ surge in form. With the cagey encounters that tend to take place between these sides, a fresh addition like Mpongo could be the difference.
Prediction
Longford Town 0-1 Finn Harps
The Donegal club have the momentum in their favour and look a much better side than when they last played Longford. There is a lot of positivity around Finn Harps at the moment as they look forward to an FAI Cup quarter-final, and a win at Bishopsgate would further fuel the Harps flame.
Key Information
Where To Watch: LOITV
Kick Off: Friday September 5th, 19:45
Betting Odds: Longford Town @8/5, Draw @21/10, Finn Harps @6/4
Referee: Lucas Keeting