- Cobh Ramblers are in freefall, losing their last 5 matches in all competitions without a point.
- Wexford FC will try to be the shape first side in this fixture and look to hit on the counter-attack.
- Cobh Ramblers are more dangerous from deep when they use their full-backs to build through midfield.
Wexford to nick it at Cobh
Cobh Ramblers are currently 6th in the First Division 2026 on 31 points from 24 matches, whilst Wexford FC are 4th, also on 31 points from 24 fixtures. The draw is 51/20 but Wexford are the slightly preferred side at 42/25, Cobh are at 71/50. However, this may be a little closer than the market suggests and the draw may be the best call.
Cobh are in a sticky wicket after losing their last 5 consecutive matches. This run includes, a 2-0 defeat away to Athlone Town FC, a 2-1 FAI Cup defeat away to Waterford FC and a 1-0 defeat at home to Bray Wanderers AFC. Shane Keegan has been in charge of Cobh since 27 June 2022 and will be demanding a response from his men this week.
Wexford will look to make it 2 wins from 2 in the head to head between these two teams and arrive at the Bridge on Friday off the back of a mixed run of results. Wexford have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 games across all competitions. Last time out Wexford travelled to Longford Town and were the away side who won the game 2-1. Ian Ryan has been in charge of Wexford FC since 15 May 2021 and has assembled a more settled and structured unit.
Wexford can be dangerous on the road
Cobh are a compact and pragmatic side who set up with a back four or five-man block and use attacking outlets from the full-backs to build through midfield. They have full-backs who can act as outlets and can build the play through their midfield. Wexford are more shape first and transition-based. They sit in a conventional back four and have a lone forward. Wexford will need to be the team who have patience and pick their moments to hit Cobh on the transition.
Back Over 2.5 goals at 67/100 and Both Teams To Score - Yes at 53/100 as both of these options seem like good value, the odds are suggesting that goals are likely for this game but I'm not sure that's right. Wexford may be the better side but Cobh look like they have the weapons to cause them problems in this one.
In the last 5 head to heads, Cobh have scored 2.0 goals per-game at home to Wexford FC. Meanwhile, Wexford have scored 1.5 goals away to Cobh. This fixture is good for goals. Zak O'Sullivan is Wexford's danger man, scoring 2 of their 5 goals in the last 5 matches. Cobh have won 4, drawn 4 and lost 4 at home in the First Division 2026. Cobh are scoring 1.25 goals and conceding 1.00 goals per-game at home. Wexford's away numbers are less impressive, 2 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats. They score 1.00 goals on their travels.
