- Wexford FC have won two and lost three of their last five matches in the First Division 2026.
- Longford Town are unbeaten in two games, winning each of them (W2, D0).
A tale of two differing styles
Wexford FC are a side that play the game in a controlled manner, they like to build from the back and have a real knack for constructing a chance with a patient build-up and a nice tempo. Ian Ryan's men have won eight, drawn three and lost five of their 16 home games in the First Division 2026 and have scored 1.44 goals per-game whilst conceding 1.38 at the other end.
On the other hand, Longford Town are more of a pragmatic side. Gary Cronin has overseen some real progress since his appointment as Head Coach on 5 December 2021, his side have pressed well in the early stages and once they get ahead, have the game-management ability to lock up the opposition. Longford have won four, drawn six and lost six of their 16 away games in the First Division 2026, but they have scored 19 away goals.
Longford Town will be the sharper side in this one as they come into this off the back of two consecutive wins. De Town are currently 4th in the First Division 2026 standings on 47 points after 33 games played, whilst the hosts sit 8th on 40 points. The last time these sides met in the First Division 2026 ended in a 2-1 victory away from home for the Youths, however, Longford have won two of the last three and Wexford have failed to win in their last two at home to De Town.
It should be an interesting match
We feel Longford Town are in a better place right now and have the momentum behind them coming into this one. They have looked a lot more composed in recent weeks and a 2-game winning run, away at Finn Harps and at home to Cork City, suggests they may be able to nick this.
However, we feel this game will feature goals at both ends as Wexford are more than potent at home in the First Division 2026, whilst Longford have hit the net with some regularity away from home.
Over 2.5 goals at 4/5 and both teams to score - yes at 7/10 whilst Longford Town to win looks live at 33/10.
