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

As Wexford Youths prepare to host Longford on May 8, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this IRELAND: 1 division fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Wexford Youths, currently 3rd in the standings with 22 points from 13 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 16 points from 7 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Longford, sitting 7th with 14 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 7 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 a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Wexford Youths and Longford have favored Longford, with Longford claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). This fixture has generally favored Longford in recent years.

In their previous league match against Finn Harps, Wexford Youths recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Martin, Hand, McCourt, Murphy, Wynne, Abada, Ritchie, Butler, Hodgins, Rowe, Doyle. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Longford's last outing came against UCD, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 5-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Moore, Irhue, Manuel, Mccarthy, McKenna, Errity, Paraschiv, O'Brien, Doran, Adenekan, Williams. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, Wexford Youths are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Wexford Youths and Longford 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 few goals: Wexford Youths's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Longford's games average 1.2 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 10% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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