Athlone Town vs Cork City (League of Ireland First Division) was played on 2 October 2026 and finished 2–1.
Athlone Town vs Cork City: odds from several bookmakers
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top odds available | 3.53 | 3.83 | 1.98 |
| Market average | 3.36 | 3.59 | 1.88 |
Athlone Town vs Cork City: form and table
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cork City | 36 | 23-6-7 | 74:35 | 75 |
| 2 | UCD | 39 | 19-8-12 | 74:52 | 65 |
| 3 | Bray Wanderers | 39 | 17-9-13 | 73:57 | 60 |
| 4 | Kerry FC | 38 | 14-10-14 | 46:46 | 52 |
| 5 | Longford Town | 38 | 14-10-14 | 49:50 | 52 |
| 6 | Cobh Ramblers | 36 | 14-7-15 | 46:54 | 49 |
| 7 | Athlone Town | 36 | 13-9-14 | 42:43 | 48 |
| 8 | Wexford | 36 | 11-9-16 | 44:58 | 42 |
| 9 | Treaty United | 36 | 11-9-16 | 37:53 | 42 |
| 10 | Finn Harps | 36 | 7-7-22 | 33:70 | 28 |
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Athlone Town
Cork City
Athlone Town vs Cork City: our match analysis
Athlone Town host league leaders Cork City in what promises to be a stark contrast of form. The home side sit seventh with 41 points from 31 games, having won 11, drawn eight and lost 12, and they trail their opponents by a healthy 27 points. Cork City sit atop the table on 68 points, boasting 21 victories, five draws and only five defeats, while their goal difference of +35 (64‑29) highlights their attacking potency. For Athlone, the challenge will be to tighten a defence that has conceded 36 goals this season, whereas Cork will look to extend their dominant run and keep the pressure on the title race. A win for the visitors would further cement their lead, while a surprise result could spark a late‑season surge for the mid‑table side.
Athlone Town vs Cork City: the numbers side by side
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Athlone Town vs Cork City: head to head
All matchesAthlone Town vs Cork City: common questions
How did Athlone Town vs Cork City end?
Athlone Town beat Cork City 2–1.
When and where was the match played?
2 October 2026, 19:45, at Athlone Town Stadium.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Athlone Town: 7th (48 points), Cork City: 1st (75 points).
What is the head-to-head record of Athlone Town vs Cork City?
Athlone Town: 0, Draws: 0, Cork City: 3.
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