- Longford Town's recent form: W2, D1, L2 in last 5 matches (all competitions)
- Kerry FC's recent form: W2, D1, L2 in last 5 matches (all competitions)
- Longford's home record in the First Division 2026: W8, D2, L4 (average 1.64 goals scored, 0.93 conceded per match)
Top of the table clash with a top-heavy feel
Longford Town currently sit fourth in the First Division 2026 table on 41 points from 29 games while Kerry FC occupy sixth spot on 39 points so this game is all about the top half battle at the end of the 2026 campaign.
Longford Town returned to form after the break by beating Bray Wanderers 4-0 at home in the First Division 2026 after recovering from a 4-0 defeat away to Bohemian FC Dublin in the FAI Cup. De Town then gained a 2-2 draw away to Cobh Ramblers, so their recent results have been mixed.
Kerry FC, who beat Longford 2-1 at home in the First Division 2026 just two months ago, have also been inconsistent, following up a 1-1 home draw with University College Dublin FC with a 3-1 home win over Treaty United FC.
Longford can master Kerry, who have no away form
The head-to-head record is level at one win apiece in the last two meetings between the sides, but Kerry have failed to win either of their last two away games against Longford, who are much more comfortable playing on their own patch.
De Town have won their last 2 and their positive form should be enough to keep the Kingdom on the back foot this Saturday. Longford Town are the rightful favourites at 13/10 as opposed to Kerry at 46/25 and the Draw at 51/20.
Press vs two-striker system should make for a lively encounter
Gary Cronin has kept Longford Town organised and hard to beat despite their rather high-pressing 4-2-3-1 system, which is built to stretch teams and force turnovers high up the pitch. Kerry, on the other hand, will line up in a more traditional 4-4-2, relying on early momentum, wide delivery and set-piece play to get their two strikers on the ball.
The contrast in styles should make for an interesting game in which second balls and transitions are likely to dictate tempo. A high-percentage punt on both teams to score (BTTS) at 31/50 could land here as Longford can match Kerry's attacking threat, but the odds don't justify putting more than small stakes on De Town to win.
Over 2.5 goals at 4/5 looks good for a game in which there is an attacking edge, although it is more likely to be a nip-and-tuck affair that Longford can nick rather than a thrashing.
