National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Wexford Youths or Cabinteely that keep their silverware dream alive.
This should be an interesting game with lots of spark and energy as both teams are well rested since they last saw competitive action. Game on!
Wexford Youths form and stats
Wexford participated in FAI Cup the last season, where they reached the 2nd round.The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories in the First Division this season. Wexford Youths have only managed 0 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses from their games here. With eight home First Division games in a row without a win, the Wexford fans could feel they are not getting value for their money. It remains to be seen whether this unfortunate streak, which started after the Longford Town game long ago, can be stopped today.
A draw after 90 minutes last time out for Wexford, who played 0-0 against Cork City. That match was also played at this venue
Heartbreak before that as Wexford Youths lost 1-2 at UCD's place.The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Wexford Youths here in the league, with less than one goal per game on average (7 from 8 games). Wexford Youths are struggling defensively, conceding on average more than two goals per home game (18 from 8 played).
Cabinteely form and stats
Cabinteely was sent out of FAI Cup in the 2nd round last season.The story so far for the visiting team on their First Division travels is 3 wins, 0 draws and 5 defeats. With the Cabinteely losing streak of five defeats in a row, regardless of arena, optimism is low and sinking.
The attacking players of Cabinteely have been feeble for some time now, the team not scoring a league goal in the last 270 minutes.
Two away games in a row for Cabinteely, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 0-1 versus Cobh Ramblers in the First Division.
Preceding that, the 0-1 home loss versus Athlone Town.The attacking power of Cabinteely when travelling is not overwhelming with 7 goals scored from 8 league matches away. Cabinteely have conceded 12 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
As for the last ten games between these two teams, there's four Wexford victories, one draw and five Cabinteely wins. Over/under statistics; four of these games ended with three goals or more, six matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  K. Robinson 3 goals | J. Doherty 2 goals |  D. Casey 2 goals |
Wexford Youths missing players
Cabinteely missing players
| Wexford Youths | Cabinteely | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Won | W | 5 | 8 | ||
| 2 | 2 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | ||
| 20 | 10 | Lost | L | 7 | 16 | ||
| 20 | 10 | Scored | S | 13 | 21 | ||
| 57 | 29 | Conceded | C | 23 | 47 | ||
| 96% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 68% | 69% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 72% | ||
| 56% | 62% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 58% | 52% | ||
| 32% | 31% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 20% | ||
| 24% | 15% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 16% | ||
| 36% | 46% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 44% | ||
| 8% | 8% | Clean Sheets | C S | 17% | 16% | ||
| 60% | 54% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 40% | ||
| 2.6 | 3.2 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.5 | 3.4 | ||
| 4.2 | 4.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.1 | 3.9 | ||
| 1.4 | 1.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.3 | 1.4 | ||
| 4 | 3 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 5 | 4.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 3.8 | 4.1 | ||
| 1.6 | 1.6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.8 | 1.7 | ||
| 50% | 48% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 62% | 52% | ||
| 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 |