Cork City – Longford Town

Cork City edged Longford Town 2‑1 at the Tallaght Stadium, extending their league‑leading run to 68 points from 31 games. The champions, who have scored 64 goals while conceding just 29, held on despite a spirited comeback from the sixth‑placed visitors, who sit on 41 points. This victory marks Cork’s second win in the three‑match head‑to‑head this season, after Longford had taken the other encounter. The three‑point gap now widens to 27 points, leaving the title race all but settled while Longford remain in contention for a European spot.