Athlone vs Wexford: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Athlone Town prepare to host Wexford Youths on February 27, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this IRELAND: 1 division fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Athlone Town, currently 2nd in the standings with 6 points from 2 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 3 points from 1 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 2 wins in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Wexford Youths, sitting 4th with 3 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 1 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Athlone Town and Wexford Youths have been competitive, with Wexford Youths claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Kerry League, Athlone Town recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Clarke, O'Connor, O'Connor, Webb, Roche, Lomboto, McManus, Maloney, Ferry, Connolly, Grogan. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Wexford Youths's last outing came against Cork City, where they secured a 1-4 defeat using a 4-1-3-2 system. Their starting XI featured Martin, Osam, Larkin, Hand, Murphy, Wynne, Abada, Ritchie, Harnett, Rowe, Doyle. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Athlone Town are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Athlone Town and Wexford Youths are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Athlone Town's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 67% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Wexford Youths's games average 3 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 33% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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