Longford Town – UCD

Match analysis

Longford Town’s attempt to close the gap on the league leaders was thwarted as they were held to a goalless draw at home by second‑placed UCD. The result leaves Longford perched in sixth place with 41 points from 31 matches, their goal difference remaining even at 41‑41, while UCD stay firmly in the automatic spots on 49 points and a healthy +15 margin. Both sides have already split their head‑to‑head encounters this season, each having recorded a win and sharing a draw, underscoring how evenly matched they are despite the points disparity. The stalemate adds another point to Longford’s tally, but the gap to the top still feels substantial as the season heads into its final stretch.

• 41´ 🟨 O. IrhueLongford Town
• 57´ 🔁 C. BoltonUCD
• 57´ 🔁 M. RaggettUCD
• 69´ 🔁 D. MurtaghLongford Town
• 69´ 🔁 S. UgbesiaLongford Town
• 72´ 🟨 E. ClancyUCD
• 77´ 🔁 O. IrhueLongford Town
• 77´ 🔁 L. O'BrienLongford Town
• 80´ 🔁 S. MohanUCD
• 80´ 🔁 M. McCullaghUCD
• 88´ 🔁 P. ManuelLongford Town
• 95´ 🟨 T. McCarthyLongford Town