📅 Friday, 17th April 2026

Ireland Division 1

🛡️
Cork City
BEST BET
1X
@1.30
🛡️
Wexford
Probability %
50%
30%
20%
HOME:
WDWWW
AWAY:
WDWWL
📊 Head To Head
20.02.26 (First Division) Wexford 1 - 4 Cork City
18.10.24 (First Division) Cork City 6 - 0 Wexford
04.07.24 (First Division) Wexford 1 - 3 Cork City
06.05.24 (First Division) Cork City 1 - 1 Wexford
01.04.24 (First Division) Wexford 1 - 1 Cork City
15.09.23 (FAI Cup) Cork City 2 - 1 Wexford
07.10.22 (First Division) Cork City 0 - 0 Wexford
22.07.22 (First Division) Wexford 0 - 1 Cork City
20.05.22 (First Division) Cork City 1 - 1 Wexford
01.04.22 (First Division) Wexford 0 - 1 Cork City
⚽ Latest results
HOME:
06.04.26 (First Division) Cork City 4 - 2 KerryW
03.04.26 (First Division) Finn Harps 0 - 0 Cork CityD
27.03.26 (First Division) Cork City 4 - 1 AthloneW
20.03.26 (First Division) UC Dublin 0 - 1 Cork CityW
13.03.26 (First Division) Cork City 2 - 1 LongfordW
06.03.26 (First Division) Cobh Ramblers 1 - 1 Cork CityD
27.02.26 (First Division) Cork City 1 - 0 BrayW
20.02.26 (First Division) Wexford 1 - 4 Cork CityW
13.02.26 (First Division) Cork City 1 - 0 Treaty UnitedW
04.02.26 (Club Friendly) Cork City 4 - 1 KerryW
AWAY:
10.04.26 (First Division) Wexford 1 - 0 AthloneW
06.04.26 (First Division) UC Dublin 0 - 0 WexfordD
03.04.26 (First Division) Wexford 2 - 1 BrayW
27.03.26 (First Division) Wexford 3 - 2 Treaty UnitedW
21.03.26 (First Division) Longford 2 - 0 WexfordL
13.03.26 (First Division) Wexford 1 - 1 KerryD
06.03.26 (First Division) Finn Harps 1 - 1 WexfordD
27.02.26 (First Division) Athlone 2 - 2 WexfordD
20.02.26 (First Division) Wexford 1 - 4 Cork CityL
13.02.26 (First Division) Cobh Ramblers 0 - 3 WexfordW

📝 Analysis

Turners Cross is notoriously one of the most difficult venues to visit in the Republic of Ireland First Division, and Cork City is fully prepared to defend their fortress against Wexford. For Cork City, avoiding defeat here is absolutely crucial to maintaining their momentum and keeping their promotion ambitions firmly on track. While a win is the ultimate goal, securing at least a point in this must-win scenario is paramount for their confidence and league standing.

The form watcher clearly shows that Cork City has been incredibly resilient at home, transforming their stadium into a stronghold where opposition teams struggle to create clear-cut chances. Their defense operates as a cohesive unit, rarely leaving gaps for attackers to exploit. Wexford is a capable side, but they have shown a tendency to blow hot and cold, especially during away fixtures against defensively sound teams. They often find themselves bogged down in the midfield, unable to penetrate well-organized backlines. Looking at the head-to-head (H2H) encounters, Cork City has a dominant historical edge over Wexford, particularly when playing in front of their home supporters. They know exactly how to manage the tempo against this specific opponent, frustrating them and waiting for the right moments to strike.

Cork City’s tactical setup ensures that even if they are not firing on all cylinders offensively, their solid foundation makes them incredibly tough to beat. Relying on a near 100 percent winning trend of avoiding defeat at home against this particular opposition gives massive weight to the double chance market. Wexford might push hard, but Cork City has the experience, the defensive grit, and the home-field advantage to ensure they walk away with something to show for their efforts.