Longford Town vs Cork City Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/05/16
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Saturday, 16 May at 18:30. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Cork City
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- 13 Mar 2026 Cork City 2 - 1 Longford Town L
- 30 Aug 2024 Cork City 3 - 2 Longford Town L
- 07 Jun 2024 Cork City 2 - 0 Longford Town L
- 20 Apr 2024 Longford Town 1 - 4 Cork City L
- 09 Mar 2024 Longford Town 0 - 2 Cork City L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bray Wanderers
|
47 | 25 | 5 | 17 | +13 | 80 | D W L D L |
| 2 |
Cobh Ramblers
|
44 | 24 | 7 | 13 | +25 | 79 | D L W W W |
| 3 |
Dundalk
|
32 | 20 | 9 | 3 | +40 | 69 | L W D W W |
| 4 |
UC Dublin
|
45 | 20 | 9 | 16 | +11 | 69 | L W W D D |
| 5 |
Wexford
|
43 | 15 | 12 | 16 | -6 | 57 | L W W D W |
| 6 |
Longford Town
|
43 | 14 | 12 | 17 | -12 | 54 | W L D L W |
| 7 |
Treaty United
|
44 | 13 | 11 | 20 | -11 | 50 | D W L D L |
| 8 |
Finn Harps
|
42 | 10 | 16 | 16 | -12 | 46 | L W D D L |
| 9 |
Kerry FC
|
42 | 9 | 12 | 21 | -23 | 39 | W L L L D |
| 10 |
Athlone Town
|
42 | 6 | 11 | 25 | -38 | 29 | L L L W L |
| 11 |
Cork City
|
9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | +12 | 23 | W W W D W |
| 12 |
Waterford United
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 | W |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 18:30.
Match preview
Longford Town host Cork City in the Ireland First Division on Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 18:30. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Longford Town sit 6th in the Ireland First Division table with 54 points from 43 matches (14W · 12D · 17L). Cork City are 11th with 23 points from 9 matches (7W · 2D · 0L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Ireland First Division hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 47 times on record. Longford Town have won 4, Cork City have won 34 and 9 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment Longford Town vs Cork City kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
Alongside the headline score, SportScore tracks the live metrics that actually decide football matches:
- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
Join the live Longford Town vs Cork City chatroom in the sidebar to react with other fans as the match unfolds. The chat is free, no account required.
Longford Town vs Cork City — frequently asked
When is Longford Town vs Cork City played?
Kick-off is in the Ireland First Division.
Where is Longford Town vs Cork City played?
Longford Town host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Longford Town vs Cork City started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 18:30 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Longford Town vs Cork City live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Longford Town vs Cork City part of?
The Ireland First Division in Ireland. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Ireland First Division
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Ireland First Division hub, or jump to the full Ireland football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Longford Town and Cork City for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.