Only a win will satisfy Limerick supporters in this Markets Field clash with Wexford Youths, having a healthy lead on the opposition in the First Division table.
Limerick and Wexford Youths should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
Limerick form and stats
When playing at home, Limerick, who have the most points (8) at home in First Division, have managed 2 wins, 2 draws and suffered 0 defeats from 4 games. Hopes of three in a row are alive for Limerick after consecutive victories at their own ground.Limerick are returning here after visiting Galway United in a First Division game and winning with a 1-0 scoreline. Before that game, the 2-0 home victory against Athlone Town.
Limerick are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home, having created 5 goals in 4 matches. Defensively Limerick have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game (1 in 4 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Wexford Youths form and stats
Wexford Youths, who have the most conceded goals (21) in First Division, have been very modest guests so far, leaving with zero points in all their 4 away matches played so far. six defeats in a row for Wexford Youths in their away games. Unhappy days, as the last time they avoided a loss on the road was versus St Patrick's.Wexford Youths failed to get anything from their last game, a home match vs Longford Town that ended with defeat 1-2. It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Drogheda United wasn't a success with a 1-2 loss.
Wexford Youths have scored 4 goals on their travels this season, 4 away games. The Wexford Youths defense is as useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle, having conceded 15 goals in their away games.
Head 2 Head
Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: 7 - 0 - 3 (Limerick wins - draws - Wexford Youths wins).Limerick missing players
Wexford Youths missing players
| Limerick | Wexford Youths | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 7 | 4 | Played | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | 5 | Scored | 4 | 7 |
| 4 | 1 | Conceded | 15 | 21 |
| 71% | 50% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 57% | 50% | Over 1.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 29% | 25% | Over 2.5 | 100% | 86% |
| 14% | 25% | Over 3.5 | 50% | 43% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 50% | 29% |
| 29% | 25% | Both teams to score | 75% | 57% |
| 57% | 75% | Clean Sheet | 0% | 14% |
| 43% | 50% | Failed To Score | 25% | 29% |
- Wexford Youths hasn't played a single 0-0 game.
- Wexford Youths is involved in more matches over 2.5 away, than home.
- Wexford Youths has failed to keep a clean sheet in 4 away matches.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Longford Town | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| 2 | Limerick | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 |
| 3 | Cabinteely | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 13 |
| 4 | Drogheda United | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 13 |
| 5 | Bray Wanderers | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 6 | Shelbourne | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 12 |
| 7 | Athlone Town | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 9 |
| 8 | Cobh Ramblers | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | -3 | 6 |
| 9 | Galway United | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 10 | Wexford Youths | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 15 | -14 | 3 |
