Longford Town – Cork City

Longford Town’s home ground proved no sanctuary as Cork City walked away with a comfortable 2‑0 victory, extending their lead at the top of the table to 68 points from 21 wins, five draws and five defeats. The visitors, who sit 22 points clear of the Longford side, kept their impressive goal difference intact, having scored 64 while conceding just 29 this season. Longford, currently sixth with 41 points from 11 wins, eight draws and 12 losses, were unable to improve on their even 41‑41 goal tally. The result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance further in Cork’s favour, giving them two wins to Longford’s single in their three meetings this campaign.