Cork City – Athlone Town
- Kick-off03. Aug 2026 · 16:00
- StadiumTurners Cross, Cork
- MatchPremier League
Match analysis
Cork City held off a late surge from Athlone Town to edge the match 3‑2 at Turners Cross, extending their league lead to 68 points at the top of the table. The win marked their third triumph over Athlone this season, preserving a perfect head‑to‑head record that has seen the hosts dominate the rivalry. Despite the victory, Cork’s goal difference slipped to +35 after conceding twice, while Athlone’s tally improved to 41 points, keeping them comfortably in seventh place. Both sides remain on course for the final push, with Cork eyeing a comfortable cushion over the chasing pack and Athlone hoping to close the gap to the top half.
Cork City
Athlone Town
- B. Clarke
- E. O'Connor
- A. Connolly
- B. McManus
- S. Brennan
- G. Lomboto
- P. Grogan
- W. Smith
- J. Crawford
- J. Kehir
- J. Farnham
Cork City
- C. Brann
- F. Kelleher
- C. Lyons
- R. Keating
- H. Mpongo
- N. O'Keeffe
- C. Drinan
- D. Crowley
- J. Fitzpatrick
- R. Feely
- C. Murphy
- 4´ ⚽ R. KeatingCork City
- 14´ ⚽ H. MpongoCork City
- 33´ ⚽ R. KeatingCork City
- 43´ ⚽ P. GroganAthlone Town
- 46´ 🔁 J. FarnhamAthlone Town
- 51´ 🟨 Cork City
- 53´ 🔁 C. LyonsCork City
- 53´ 🔁 J. FitzpatrickCork City
- 60´ ⚽ P. GroganAthlone Town
- 65´ 🟨 S. BrennanAthlone Town
- 69´ 🟨 J. KehirAthlone Town
- 72´ 🔁 W. SmithAthlone Town
- 78´ 🔁 S. BrennanAthlone Town
- 86´ 🟨 S. MaguireCork City
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