UCD – Longford Town

UCD host Longford Town in what promises to be a tightly contested clash between the league’s second‑placed side, sitting on 56 points after 16 wins, eight draws and 12 defeats, and the fifth‑placed Longford, who have amassed 52 points from 14 victories, ten stalemates and 12 losses. The home side enjoy a comfortable +16 goal difference (67 scored, 51 conceded) while the visitors have tightened their defence, boasting a modest +3 margin with 49 goals for and 46 against. With only four points separating them, the encounter could see Longford close the gap on the leaders, especially given the narrow three‑point gap and the two‑point swing that would be required for UCD to extend their advantage. Both teams will be keen to build on their recent form and further cement their positions in the top half of the table.