Athlone Town vs Longford Town (League of Ireland First Division) was played on 7 August 2026 and finished 2–1.
Athlone Town vs Longford Town: league table and recent form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cork City | 36 | 23-6-7 | 74:35 | 75 |
| 2 | UCD | 39 | 19-8-12 | 74:52 | 65 |
| 3 | Bray Wanderers | 39 | 17-9-13 | 73:57 | 60 |
| 4 | Kerry FC | 38 | 14-10-14 | 46:46 | 52 |
| 5 | Longford Town | 38 | 14-10-14 | 49:50 | 52 |
| 6 | Cobh Ramblers | 36 | 14-7-15 | 46:54 | 49 |
| 7 | Athlone Town | 36 | 13-9-14 | 42:43 | 48 |
| 8 | Wexford | 36 | 11-9-16 | 44:58 | 42 |
| 9 | Treaty United | 36 | 11-9-16 | 37:53 | 42 |
| 10 | Finn Harps | 36 | 7-7-22 | 33:70 | 28 |
Recent matches
Athlone Town
Longford Town
Athlone Town vs Longford Town: our analysis
Athlone Town edged Longford Town 2‑1 at home, keeping both clubs locked together on 41 points but maintaining the visitors’ slight edge in the table at sixth place. The home side’s 33‑36 goal difference was a touch worse than Longford’s even 41‑41 record, underscoring the narrow margin separating the two sides. The win gave Athlone their seventh‑place spot, while Longford’s loss kept them just above their rivals despite the identical win‑draw‑loss tally of 11‑8‑12. In their head‑to‑head meetings this season, Athlone have now claimed both victories, leaving Longford still seeking a first win after one draw.
Athlone Town vs Longford Town: side-by-side comparison
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Athlone Town vs Longford Town: head to head
All matchesAthlone Town vs Longford Town: your questions answered
How did Athlone Town vs Longford Town end?
Athlone Town beat Longford Town 2–1.
When and where was the match played?
Kick-off is on 7 August 2026 at 19:45, venue Athlone Town Stadium.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Athlone Town: 7th (48 points), Longford Town: 5th (52 points).
What is the head-to-head record of Athlone Town vs Longford Town?
Athlone Town: 1, Draws: 1, Longford Town: 0.
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