Longford Town vs Cork City Prediction
Ireland · Regular Season - 33
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Longford Town vs Cork City: the result in context
Longford Town beat Cork City 2-1 in the First Division on 26 Sep 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
Cork City have had the better of this fixture, winning 7 of the 10 previous meetings, which averaged 3.7 goals a game.
Match Forecasts
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Match Events
Team Comparison
Longford Town
Cork CityAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Longford Town- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 67% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (0.8 vs 0.4 in first half)
Cork City- Starts fast - scores more in 1st half (1.5 vs 0.3 in second half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Longford Town1Wins · 10%7Wins · 70%Previous meetings
10/07/2026Cork CityLongford Town16/05/2026Longford TownCork City13/03/2026Cork CityLongford Town30/08/2024Cork CityLongford Town07/06/2024Cork CityLongford Town20/04/2024Longford TownCork City09/03/2024Longford TownCork City02/09/2022Cork CityLongford Town18/06/2022Longford TownCork City29/04/2022Cork CityLongford TownRecent Form
Longford Town
Finn HarpsLongford TownLongford Town
Treaty UnitedLongford Town
Kerry
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Bray Wanderers
BohemiansLongford Town
Athlone TownLongford TownLongford TownFinn HarpsTreaty UnitedLongford TownLongford Town
WexfordCork CityCork City
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Shamrock RoversCork CityLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cork City | 36 | 23 | 6 | 7 | 74:35 | +39 | 75 | DWLLW |
| 2 | UCD | 36 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 67:51 | +16 | 56 | WDWLL |
| 3 | Bray Wanderers | 36 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 67:53 | +14 | 54 | LDLWW |
| 4 |  Kerry FC | 36 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 45:41 | +4 | 52 | WWDLL |
| 5 | Longford Town | 36 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 49:46 | +3 | 52 | WDDWW |
| 6 | Cobh Ramblers | 36 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 46:54 | -8 | 49 | LLWDL |
| 7 | Athlone Town | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 42:43 | -1 | 48 | LLWDW |
| 8 | Wexford | 36 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 44:58 | -14 | 42 | LDDLW |
| 9 | Treaty United | 36 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 37:53 | -16 | 42 | WWLWL |
| 10 | Finn Harps | 36 | 7 | 7 | 22 | 33:70 | -37 | 28 | WLLLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cork City | 36 | 74:35 | 75 |
| 2 | UCD | 36 | 67:51 | 56 |
| 3 | Bray Wanderers | 36 | 67:53 | 54 |
| 4 | Kerry FC | 36 | 45:41 | 52 |
| 5 | Longford Town | 36 | 49:46 | 52 |
| 6 | Cobh Ramblers | 36 | 46:54 | 49 |
| 7 | Athlone Town | 36 | 42:43 | 48 |
| 8 | Wexford | 36 | 44:58 | 42 |
| 9 | Treaty United | 36 | 37:53 | 42 |
| 10 | Finn Harps | 36 | 33:70 | 28 |
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About the Longford Town vs Cork City forecast
The forecasts for this First Division match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Longford Town and Cork City in the First Division table
In the First Division table, Cork City are 1st and Longford Town 5th, 23 points apart. League goal record so far: Longford Town 49-46, Cork City 74-35. The full standings are on the First Division Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
Some underlying data for this fixture is limited, which the model accounts for with a lower confidence rating.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.