Cork City vs Wexford (17 April 2026, League of Ireland First Division): match facts, form and head-to-head

Cork City held on at home to edge Wexford 2‑1, extending their flawless record against the south‑east side this campaign – four wins and no draws or losses. The victory lifted the league leaders further clear at 68 points from 21 wins, five draws and five defeats, while their goal difference swelled to +35 after a 64‑29 tally. Wexford, sitting eighth with 37 points from ten wins, seven draws and fourteen losses, remain well off the pace, their 34‑46 goal deficit barely dented by the narrow defeat. The three‑point swing keeps Cork City comfortably atop the table and widens the gap to the chasing pack.