Match Report
Cork City defeated Athlone Town 3-2 in the First Division (Ireland). Before the match, Cork City were 1st in the First Division (Ireland) table with Athlone Town in 8th. Cork City have dominated this fixture (2021–2026), winning 6 of 9 encounters. Cork City had scored 57 goals this season (2.1 per game), Athlone Town had 26 (1.0 per game). Cork City's goals came from Ruairi Keating (3'), Hans Mpongo (14'), Ruairi Keating (32'); Athlone Town scored through Peter Grogan (43'), Peter Grogan (60'). Match stats: possession 52%-48%, shots 9-18, on target 4-7, corners 9-8. Get the complete post-match breakdown with all statistics.
Cork City meet Athlone Town at Turner's Cross in the First Division (Ireland).
The standings read 1st (Cork City, 63 points) against 8th (Athlone Town, 31 points).
In their head-to-head record since 2021, the two sides have met 9 times, with 6 wins for Cork City, 2 for Athlone Town and 1 draw.
The match finished 3-2, with Cork City taking the points.
Goal scorers
Cork City: Ruairi Keating (3'), Hans Mpongo (14'), Ruairi Keating (32') · Athlone Town: Peter Grogan (43'), Peter Grogan (60')
Key stats
Possession: Cork City 52% · Athlone Town 48% · Total shots: 9-18 · On target: 4-7 · Corners: 9-8