- Wexford FC are unbeaten in 2 away games this season, scoring 2.5 goals per game and conceding 1.0.
- Finn Harps FC have failed to win any of their last 3 home games against Wexford FC.
Harps face familiar foes in Wexford
Finn Harps FC have made a solid start to their 2026 First Division campaign with 4 points from 3 games, sitting 5th in the table, while Wexford FC have the same record in 4th.
The visitors are a very slight favourite with the bookies at 139/100 compared to 43/25 for Finn Harps and 52/25 for the draw and it is not an easy fixture to call. It certainly has added intrigue because of the promotion race, but also the local rivalry of these two clubs.
David Rogers has done a great job with the Finn Harps since taking over in December 2022, implementing a pragmatic, academy-led style that has the team looking solid at home in the early season. Finn Park has seen Harps pick up 1 win in 1, conceding just 1 goal, and they’ve won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 across their last 5 games.
Wexford FC will present a very different proposition to these opponents on Friday, however, with Ian Ryan’s side, who he has managed since May 2021, more of an energetic, attack-minded team. Ryan’s 4-2-3-1 system provides width and his side press proactively, looking to stretch the opposition and create chances at a high tempo.
This should be a fascinating match of contrast as Finn Harps are a conservative, transitional 3-5-2 who prefer to sit deep and release their pacey forwards on the break. Whoever wins the transition games and the set-piece battle is likely to prevail, and with the 'Both teams to score - Yes' market favoured at 33/50, we’re supporting the same in this match.
Wexford’s away form is key
Wexford are unbeaten in 2 away games so far this season and will be looking to extend that record against Finn Harps, who they beat 3-1 away in the 2025 First Division. Since then, Harps have drawn 1 and lost 1 against Wexford, but we’re going for an away win in this one.
Wexford have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 and they can make it two wins in a row when they travel to Finn Park, where Harps have 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 3 at home.
Calum Flynn is in good scoring form for Wexford with 3 goals in his last 5 appearances and he will be a big threat to Harps’ defence this Friday.
