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

As Longford prepare to host Wexford Youths on March 21, 2026, with kick-off at 20:30, this IRELAND: 1 division fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Longford, currently 9th in the standings with 3 points from 5 games, trail the leaders by 10 points. They've earned 1 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Wexford Youths, sitting 5th with 6 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Longford and Wexford Youths have favored Longford, ending in a 2-2 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Cork City, Longford recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Moore, Irhue, Mccarthy, McKenna, Errity, Omorehiomwan, Moore, Manuel, O'Brien, Williams, Murtagh. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Wexford Youths's last outing came against Kerry League, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Martin, Osam, Verdon, Hand, Murphy, Wynne, Larkin, Abada, Doyle, Rowe, Doyle. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Longford are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Longford 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 a moderate number of goals: Longford's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 71% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Wexford Youths's games average 2.8 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 67% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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