Wexford FC vs Kerry FC Match Preview – 2026 League of Ireland First Division

Struggling Kerry FC travel to Ferrycarrig Park to take on Wexford as pressure begins to build on Colin Healy.

Stephen Elliot’s side took an early lead away to Finn Harps last time out, but were ultimately pegged back to make it two draws on the bounce.

Kerry FC threw away the lead twice away to Treaty, Cian Curtis scored an additional time penalty to deny the Kingdom of a first win at The Markets Field.

Frustration is beginning to grow among Kerry supporters. The club spent big in the offseason, but in the opening weeks of the season it appears as if Healy’s side have regressed.

Key Information

Kick Off: 19:45, Friday March 13th

Where to Watch: LOITV

Betting Odds: Wexford @11/10, Draw @21/10, Kerry @9/4

Referee: Glen Geragthy

Tommy Barrett pictured by KBD Photos mUNSTER Derby Kerry FC

Team News

Kaylen Harnett was unavailable for selection last time out, it’s unclear if he will make his return to the squad on Friday night.

Ryan Kelliher is on the verge of rejoining the first team squad, having missed the majority of the 2025 campaign due to an ACL tear.

Standings provided by Sofascore

Key Statistics

Kerry FC have never kept a cleansheet against Wexford and have beaten them just once.

Mikie Rowe scored in all of his appearances versus Kerry FC last season.

Both teams have scored in 9 of Kerry’s last 10 matches.

Key Players

Mikie Rowe has yet to kickstart his 2026 campaign and with Kerry being the side he’s had a huge amount of success against, Friday night might be his best opportunity thus far.

Kerry have failed to keep a cleansheet in their last 13 matches, Harry Haliwax has taken Matt Connor’s spot in nets and could justify that decision by brining an end to the Kingdom’s defensive woes.

Previous Meetings

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

21/03/25 – Wexford FC 1-2 Kerry FC

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