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

As Wexford Youths prepare to host Longford on October 2, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this IRELAND: 1 division fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Wexford Youths, currently 8th in the standings with 40 points from 33 games, trail the leaders by 31 points. They've earned 27 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Longford, sitting 4th with 47 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 16 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 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Wexford Youths and Longford have favored Longford, with Longford claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Over the past few seasons, Longford have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Kerry League, Wexford Youths recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Martin, Bartley, McCourt, Murphy, Ritchie, Harnett, Rowe, Doyle, Dignam, Tetteh, Wynne. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Longford's last outing came against Cork City, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 5-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Moore, Mccarthy, Hough, Adenekan, Doran, Brady, Brunton, Moore, Paraschiv, Williams, Murtagh. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

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 a moderate number of goals: Wexford Youths's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Longford's games average 3 goals, with 6 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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