Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Cork City (1st, 68 pts) held a 23-point advantage over Cobh Ramblers (4th, 45 pts). Against a league average of 1.36 goals per team per game, Cork City ran at 2.06 scored and 0.94 conceded, Cobh Ramblers at 1.23 and 1.39.
Cork City's unbeaten run stood at 6, having scored in 15 consecutive games.
GioScore's database holds 8 meetings between the two: 6 for Cork City, 1 for Cobh Ramblers and 1 drawn, at 2.5 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 38% of the wins in this fixture.
The match was played at Turner's Cross (capacity 7,485). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Cork City led 1-0 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 2-3.
Goal scorers
Cork City: Sean Maguire (19'), Sean Maguire (90') · Cobh Ramblers: Conor Brann (52'), Shane Griffin (60'), Anthony Adenopo (85')
Key stats
Possession: Cork City 54% · Cobh Ramblers 46% · Total shots: 16-14 · On target: 7-7 · Corners: 5-5