Kerry FC – Cork City

Kerry managed to edge past Cork City on home turf with a solitary goal, securing a 1‑0 victory that lifted them to fifth place with 42 points after 31 games (11 wins, 9 draws, 11 defeats, a 39‑36 goal tally). The win narrowed the gap to league leaders Cork City, who remain atop the table on 68 points from 31 matches (21 wins, 5 draws, 5 losses, 64‑29). This result also altered the head‑to‑head balance for the season, giving Kerry their first triumph over Cork after two defeats earlier in the campaign. While Cork City’s dominance continues overall, the loss hints at a narrowing margin as the title race intensifies.