National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Cork City or Longford Town that keep their silverware dream alive.
It's no vacation for neither Cork nor Longford Town as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Cork City form and stats
Last season, Cork's FAI Cup journey ended in the 2nd round.Three Premier Division home games done for Cork City, who are not happy collecting 3 points from these matches.
Cork are anxiously hoping for a goal as it's been 305 minutes since the last one in league fixtures. (Scored by A. Byrne).
An away draw last time out for Cork City, facing Waterford United in a game that ended 0-0. Ahead of that match, Cork City lost 0-1 at home to Bohemians.
There's a new fixture coming up fairly quickly for Cork City, as the Premier Division home game vs Sligo Rovers is only three days away.
The lack of attacking qualities in Cork City means that they have only scored 1 goal in 3 league home games, less than half a goal per match. From these home matches, Cork have conceded only 2 goals.
Longford Town form and stats
They also participated in FAI Cup last season. This ended in the 2nd round.Four points from two away games for Longford Town, meaning one draw and one victory in the First Division so far.
Longford Town had fun at their own home (Turner's Cross) last time out, beating Athlone Town 2-0. S. Verdon (2) scored. Preceding that, the 0-2 home loss versus Bray Wanderers.
The schedule is very tough for Longford now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A First Division game at Galway United is waiting in only three days.
As for goals scored and conceded in the league games away so far, Longford Town has managed 1 goal and let in 0 from 2 matches.
Head 2 Head
Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: eight - zero - two (Cork wins - draws - Longford Town wins). As for goals, nine matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), one had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  S. Verdon 3 goals |  A. Byrne 1 goals | A. Dervin 1 goals |
Cork City missing players
Longford Town missing players
| Cork City | Longford Town | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 15 | 25 | ||
| 7 | 5 | Won | W | 5 | 11 | ||
| 4 | 2 | Drew | D | 3 | 4 | ||
| 14 | 6 | Lost | L | 7 | 10 | ||
| 19 | 13 | Scored | S | 17 | 33 | ||
| 39 | 15 | Conceded | C | 21 | 30 | ||
| 92% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 87% | 92% | ||
| 56% | 54% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 76% | ||
| 44% | 31% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 36% | ||
| 20% | 15% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 28% | ||
| 12% | 15% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 20% | 12% | ||
| 32% | 38% | BTTS | BTTS | 40% | 40% | ||
| 20% | 31% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 36% | ||
| 56% | 38% | Failed to Score | F T | 40% | 32% | ||
| 3.8 | 4.8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.8 | 5.3 | ||
| 5.2 | 5.1 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.8 | 4.2 | ||
| 1.6 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.8 | 1.7 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 2 | ||
| 201 | 112 | Total Shots | T S | 114 | 201 | ||
| 63 | 36 | Shots on Target | S O | 52 | 91 | ||
| 25% | 28% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 31% | 30% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 18 |
| 2 | Bohemians | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 15 |
| 3 | Dundalk | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | St Patrick's | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| 5 | Waterford United | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1 | 10 |
| 6 | Shelbourne | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 9 |
| 7 | Derry City | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| 8 | Sligo Rovers | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 6 |
| 9 | Finn Harps | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -9 | 4 |
| 10 | Cork City | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10 | -11 | 4 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Cabinteely | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 13 |
| 2 | Drogheda United | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 10 |
| 3 | Longford Town | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| 4 | UCD | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -1 | 8 |
| 5 | Bray Wanderers | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 6 | Wexford Youths | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 7 | Cobh Ramblers | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 5 |
| 8 | Galway United | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 4 |
| 9 | Shamrock Rovers II | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 2 |
| 10 | Athlone Town | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -7 | 1 |