National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Sligo Rovers or Cork City that keep their silverware dream alive.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Sligo Rovers form and stats
Last season, Rovers's FAI Cup journey ended in the semi-finals.When playing at home in the Premier Division, Sligo Rovers have managed 4 wins, 3 draws and suffered 2 defeats from 9 games.
Rovers are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 0-1 away versus Waterford United.
In the game before, an away victory in the Premier Division match versus Longford Town with a 1-0 scoreline.A decent goal production from Rovers in their home games so far, with 14 goals from 9 league matches. Rovers have only conceded 6 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Cork City form and stats
Cork was sent out of FAI Cup in the 2nd round last season.There's been little loot from Cork City's travels as they have only collected 6 points from 8 away games in the First Division. Cork City only have 1 win to counter their 4 defeats and 3 draws.
It's another away game for the visitors, as they travelled to Wexford Youths in their previous outing. The First Division match ended in a draw 0-0.
Ahead of that game was the 2-2 draw at home against Bray Wanderers in the First Division.Goals are few and far between in Cork's away league games. Only 4 goals from 8 travels. It's not easy to score on Cork City as they have only conceded 6 goals from these away games.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Rovers won three games, two matches ended with a draw and Cork City has five wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: six / fourTop Goalscorers
  J. Gibson 7 goals |   C. Murphy 6 goals | J. Kenny 5 goals |
Sligo Rovers missing players
Cork City missing players
| Sligo Rovers | Cork City | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 13 | 5 | Won | W | 1 | 3 | ||
| 6 | 4 | Drew | D | 5 | 9 | ||
| 6 | 2 | Lost | L | 6 | 13 | ||
| 31 | 16 | Scored | S | 7 | 22 | ||
| 18 | 7 | Conceded | C | 13 | 34 | ||
| 96% | 91% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 75% | 84% | ||
| 64% | 73% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 58% | 72% | ||
| 28% | 36% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 44% | ||
| 8% | 9% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 16% | ||
| 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 8% | ||
| 40% | 45% | BTTS | BTTS | 42% | 48% | ||
| 40% | 45% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 24% | ||
| 24% | 18% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 44% | ||
| 4.5 | 5.1 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.5 | 5.1 | ||
| 4.3 | 3.9 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.9 | 4.2 | ||
| 2.1 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.2 | 2.2 | ||
| 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | ||
| 9 | 8.3 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.7 | 9.1 | ||
| 3.6 | 3.1 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.2 | 3.6 | ||
| 32% | 42% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 18% | 25% | ||
| 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 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 34 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 17 | 41 |
| 2 | St Patrick's | 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 41 |
| 3 | Sligo Rovers | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 27 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 38 |
| 4 | Bohemians | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 34 | 23 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 31 |
| 5 | Drogheda United | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 34 | 25 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 30 |
| 6 | Dundalk | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 25 | 27 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 15 | -2 | 27 |
| 7 | Derry City | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 23 | 28 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 11 | -5 | 25 |
| 8 | Finn Harps | 21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 31 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 18 | -14 | 20 |
| 9 | Waterford United | 21 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 39 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 18 | -24 | 19 |
| 10 | Longford Town | 21 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 35 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 18 | -20 | 11 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Shelbourne | 16 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 21 | 40 |
| 2 | Galway United | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 29 |
| 3 | Treaty United | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 29 |
| 4 | UCD | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 31 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 25 |
| 5 | Bray Wanderers | 16 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 23 |
| 6 | Athlone Town | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 21 |
| 7 | Cabinteely | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 12 | -11 | 18 |
| 8 | Cobh Ramblers | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 12 | -12 | 17 |
| 9 | Cork City | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 14 |
| 10 | Wexford Youths | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 34 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 16 | -22 | 5 |