UCD – Longford Town

UCD secured a comfortable 2‑0 home win over Longford Town, extending their lead in the league and reinforcing their second‑place standing with 49 points from 14 victories, seven draws and ten defeats. The win boosted their goal difference to +15 (55‑40), while Longford remain sixth with 41 points after 11 wins, eight draws and 12 losses, their tally balanced at 41‑41. The result also tipped the recent head‑to‑head balance in UCD’s favour, as the two sides have now each claimed one win and one draw in the season’s three meetings. With the three points, UCD move a step closer to the top spot, whereas Longford must now chase the clubs above them to stay in the chase for a European place.