Sligo Rovers vs Cork City match preview

There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.

Sligo Rovers form and stats

Sligo Rovers have collected 13 points from their home games so far after 3-4-3. Their last two home games have resulted in two points, meaning they were both draws.

The home supporters saw a 1-1 draw versus St Patrick's in the Premier Division last time out and are looking for a win here. Prior to that, an away loss at Dundalk.

Sligo Rovers have scored 8 goals here in 10 matches, not a lot. Sligo Rovers have only conceded 9 in these games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Cork City form and stats

The story so far for the visiting team on their travels is 4 wins, 1 draw and 6 defeats.

Cork City are the visiting side once again, their previous game being the 1-1 draw at St Patrick's. Prior to that match, the Cork City manager J. Cotter faced defeat when travelling to Bohemians and losing 0-2.

Many goals are not expected from the visiting Cork City as they have only managed to score 10 times from 11 away games. As opposed to that, Cork City have seen the ball go into their own net 15 times on the road.

Head 2 Head

This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Cork City - Sligo Rovers 0-0. As for the last ten games between these two teams, there's 2 Sligo Rovers victories, 2 draws and 6 Cork City wins. 5 of these games ended with three goals or more, 5 matches with two goals or less.

Top Goalscorers

R. Parkes 6 goals

C. McCarthy 3 goals

G. Morrissey 3 goals

Sligo Rovers missing players

Cork City missing players