Cork City – Kerry FC

Cork City reinforced their dominance at home with a 3‑1 victory over Kerry, extending their lead at the top of the table to 68 points from 21 wins, five draws and five defeats, and a striking 64‑29 goal difference. Kerry, sitting fifth with 42 points after 11 wins, nine draws and 11 losses, could only manage a single goal despite a respectable 39‑36 goal tally this season. The win also gave Cork City a three‑to‑one edge in their head‑to‑head encounters this campaign, having taken two of the three meetings. With the three points, Cork City now sit comfortably ahead of the rest of the league, while Kerry remain in the mid‑table chase for a European spot.