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

As Longford prepare to host Wexford Youths on July 25, 2026, with kick-off at 20:30, this IRELAND: 1 division fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Longford, currently 7th in the standings with 25 points from 21 games, trail the leaders by 26 points. They've earned 17 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Wexford Youths, sitting 5th with 27 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 10 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Longford and Wexford Youths have favored Longford, with Wexford Youths claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). In head-to-head clashes of late, Longford have consistently come out on top.

In their previous league match against Kerry League, Longford recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 3-5-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Odum, Egan, Mccarthy, Irhue, Hough, Paraschiv, Adenekan, Moore, Manuel, Murtagh, Williams. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Wexford Youths's last outing came against Treaty United, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-5-1 system. Their starting XI featured Moody, Hand, Harnett, McCourt, Murphy, Wynne, Ritchie, Butler, Doyle, Rowe, Hodgins. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

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 3.1 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Wexford Youths's games average 2.4 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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