Longford Town vs Cobh Ramblers (21 February 2026, League of Ireland First Division): match facts, form and head-to-head

Longford Town fell to a 1‑2 defeat at home to Cobh Ramblers, a result that leaves them sixth in the table with 41 points from 31 games, their goal difference balanced at exactly 0. Cobh, now fourth with 45 points, tightened the gap to the leaders while maintaining a positive goal difference of –5 after scoring 38 and conceding 43. The win puts Cobh back level with Longford in their head‑to‑head record for the season, as each side has now taken one victory and two draws from their four meetings. With the league now entering its decisive phase, Longford will need to turn their even goal tally into a winning one to climb back into the playoff places.