Longford Town – Kerry FC

Longford Town edged Kerry 1‑0 at home, nudging the side to sixth place with 41 points from 31 games, their goal tally perfectly balanced at 41 for and 41 against. The win narrowed the gap to fifth‑placed Kerry, who sit on 42 points after a season‑long duel that has seen them win twice, lose once and draw once against Longford. Kerry’s record of 11 wins, nine draws and 11 defeats translates to a modest +3 goal difference, while Longford’s 11‑8‑12 ledger gives them an even‑sized goal balance. The three‑way split in their head‑to‑head this campaign underscores how tightly contested the mid‑table battle remains.