- Wexford FC have won 2 of their last 3 home H2Hs, but lost 2-0 here five months ago.
- Wexford FC are winless at home in the First Division 2026 (D1, L1), conceding an average of 2.5 goals per home game.
- Treaty United FC are without a win away from home in the First Division 2026 (D1, L2) and have scored just 2 goals in those games.
Sides set to meet in a battle of contrasting styles
Local bragging rights and a much-needed boost in momentum are up for grabs when Wexford FC take on Treaty United FC in the First Division 2026 this Friday. Both sides have struggled thus far this term, with Wexford sitting in 8th place with six points from six games compared to Treaty’s five points in 10th.
This clash of styles between two struggling sides should be interesting, with the bookies’ odds of 6/5 for the hosts reflecting their slight advantage in this game, although there is plenty of value on the visitors at 43/20 as well as the draw at 47/20. ‘Over 2.5 goals’ is the market the bookies have gone for in this one, a 17/20 price which certainly reflects their expectations of an attacking fixture.
However, both sides have struggled, and it’s anyone’s guess if they will be able to find a way to get over the line. Wexford have failed to win in their last five First Division games (D3, L2), losing 2-0 away to Longford Town in their most recent outing four days ago. Treaty United have suffered a similar fate, winning just one of their last five (W1, D2, L2), although they did claim a 2-0 win at home to Athlone Town in their previous league game.
Ryan’s Reds will get on the front foot
Ian Ryan has made the Reds into a front-foot, high-tempo side that will get men behind the ball, but not to clog up the game. Instead, Wexford’s style is to press high and hard, getting over the ball quickly and creating turnovers in their opponents' half.
Wexford’s 3-5-2 system allows their energetic wing-backs to push forward, while their young and lively forward line creates plenty of chances. However, their inability to win at home reflects a lack of ruthlessness and a need to make the most of their attacking width to overload the wide areas.
Curtis is the key man in a compact Treaty side
Tommy Barrett has instilled a more measured, compact mentality in his side.
Their 3-5-2 setup is based around central solidity, with the wing-backs forming the five-man midfield.
They can hurt teams with their set-piece prowess and have an ace up their sleeve in the shape of Cian Curtis, whose three goals in their last five First Division matches give them a cutting edge to their pragmatic setup.
They will look to block the wide areas and punish Wexford on the counter, and the tempo and space could make this a chess match.
Stalemate in store in First Division clash
Wexford have won three of the last five First Division H2Hs, but they lost 2-0 here five months ago. Wexford are favoured by the bookies at 6/5, but I will be going for the draw at 47/20, as both of these sides have struggled for wins and could frustrate each other here.
