Kerry FC vs Longford Town (27 February 2026, League of Ireland First Division): match facts, form and head-to-head

Kerry were held to a 1‑1 draw at home by Longford Town, a result that leaves the hosts on 42 points in fifth place, just one point ahead of the visitors who sit sixth with 41. Both sides have recorded 11 wins this season, but Kerry have been slightly more resilient, picking up nine draws compared with Longford’s eight, while each has suffered a similar number of defeats. The match also kept the head‑to‑head balance tight, with Kerry having the edge in the three meetings this campaign – two victories to Longford’s single win and one draw. The single point each earned means the gap between the two clubs in the table remains razor‑thin, with both still within striking distance of the top‑four spots.