First Division · Regular Season - 34

Athlone Town vs Cork City

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Published: 30 Sept 2026Updated: 02 Oct 2026, 20:49

Match preview

Kickoff time, live score, statistics and 1X2 odds for Athlone Town vs Cork City in First Division on 2 October 2026.

Athlone Town vs Cork City Odds

Bookmaker1X2Bet
Melbet3.264.061.99Place a bet
1xBet3.284.12.01Place a bet
Mostbet3.043.471.95Place a bet
Best odds3.284.102.01
Average3.193.881.98
Lowest odds3.043.471.95
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1X2 prediction for Athlone Town vs Cork City

Date and time 2 October 2026 at 19:45

1X221.99
BTTSYes70%

Competitive fixture

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Athlone Town vs Cork City Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

Athlone TownAthlone TownLast matchesCork CityCork City
100%Over 0.5 goals100%
80%Over 1.5 goals100%
80%Over 2.5 goals60%
40%Over 3.5 goals40%
60%BTTS80%
60%Last 5 BTTS80%

Head to Head Athlone Town — Cork City

In the last 8 meetings, Cork City hold the edge — 3 wins for Athlone Town, 4 for Cork City, 1 draws.

38% W — 313% D — 150% W — 4
  • Cork CityCork City3:2Athlone TownAthlone Town
    First Division · 03 Aug 2026
  • Athlone TownAthlone Town0:3Cork CityCork City
    First Division · 22 May 2026
  • Cork CityCork City4:1Athlone TownAthlone Town
    First Division · 27 Mar 2026
  • Athlone TownAthlone Town4:1Cork CityCork City
    First Division · 11 Oct 2024
  • Cork CityCork City0:0Athlone TownAthlone Town
    First Division · 09 Aug 2024
  • Athlone TownAthlone Town1:0Cork CityCork City
    First Division · 31 May 2024
  • Cork CityCork City1:0Athlone TownAthlone Town
    First Division · 29 Mar 2024
  • Athlone TownAthlone Town3:2Cork CityCork City
    First Division · 14 Oct 2022
88%Over 0.588%
63%Over 1.563%
63%Over 2.563%
50%BTTS50%
63%Athlone Town over 0.575%

Betting profits Athlone Town vs Cork City

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Athlone Town

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin+1.45715
Match WinnerDraw-0.56415
Match WinnerLose-7.73415
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5-0.521013
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5+0.39313
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+0.7878
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-2.1748
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+0.67915
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-2.19615
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-2.29915
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3+1.041215
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-6.61315
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5+2.431215
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-2.63213
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5-0.351113
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-2.0002
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4+0.7522

Cork City

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-4.64715
Match WinnerDraw-2.73315
Match WinnerLose+9.00515
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+1.131213
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-9.03113
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+0.891015
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-2.89515
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+2.481015
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-3.41715
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5+4.48815
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-4.07715
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5+11.10614
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5-4.36814
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+0.1734
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-0.9514
Goals Over/UnderOver 4+2.6522
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4-2.0002

Match statistics

5050%Possession %50%50
747%Total shots53%8
550%Shots on target50%5
240%Shots off target60%3
350%Corners50%3
125%Yellow cards75%3

Key events

  • 6'
    Goal
    Athlone Town
  • 33'
    Goal
    Cork City
  • 37'
    Goal
    Athlone Town
  • 46'
    Substitution P. Grogan (→ P. Ferry)
    Athlone Town
  • 55'
    Substitution G. Bolger (→ B. Lee)
    Cork City
  • 55'
    Substitution J. Fitzpatrick (→ I. Manjor-Georgewill)
    Cork City
  • 55'
    Substitution L. Downey (→ H. Mpongo)
    Cork City
  • 64'
    Yellow card
    Cork City
  • 65'
    Substitution R. Keating
    Cork City
  • 66'
    Yellow card J. Kehir
    Athlone Town
  • 67'
    Yellow card
    Cork City
  • 71'
    Substitution R. Lyons (→ A. Connolly)
    Athlone Town
  • 73'
    Substitution N. O'Keeffe (→ J. Aidoo)
    Cork City
  • 77'
    Yellow card
    Cork City
  • 88'
    Substitution C. Cleary (→ Z. Lawless)
    Athlone Town

Athlone TownLast matches Athlone Town

Athlone Town are in a strong run: 3 wins in the last 5 matches, scoring 2.2 goals per game.

60% W — 340% D — 20% L — 0
  • Cobh RamblersCobh Ramblers3:3Athlone TownAthlone Town
    DFirst Division · 25 Sept 2026
  • Athlone TownAthlone Town3:0KerryKerry
    WFirst Division · 18 Sept 2026
  • UCDUCD2:2Athlone TownAthlone Town
    DFirst Division · 11 Sept 2026
  • Finn HarpsFinn Harps0:1Athlone TownAthlone Town
    WFirst Division · 04 Sept 2026
  • Athlone TownAthlone Town2:1Bray WanderersBray Wanderers
    WFirst Division · 28 Aug 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
3
Draws
2
Losses
0
Goals / game
2.2
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
80%
BTTS
60%

Cork CityLast matches Cork City

In the last 5 matches Cork City have 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses. BTTS landed in 80% of those games.

40% W — 220% D — 140% L — 2
  • Longford TownLongford Town2:1Cork CityCork City
    LFirst Division · 26 Sept 2026
  • Cork CityCork City5:1UCDUCD
    WFirst Division · 18 Sept 2026
  • Cork CityCork City2:3Cobh RamblersCobh Ramblers
    LFirst Division · 11 Sept 2026
  • Bray WanderersBray Wanderers1:1Cork CityCork City
    DFirst Division · 04 Sept 2026
  • Cork CityCork City2:0WexfordWexford
    WFirst Division · 28 Aug 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
2
Draws
1
Losses
2
Goals / game
2.2
Over 1.5
100%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS
80%

Athlone Town vs Cork City Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1Cork CityCork City33225670-323871
2Bray WanderersBray Wanderers331581064-451953
3UCDUCD331471257-48949
4Longford TownLongford Town331381244-42247
5Cobh RamblersCobh Ramblers331371342-49-746
6KerryKerry331291240-39145
7Athlone TownAthlone Town331291239-39045
8WexfordWexford331171537-48-1140
9Treaty UnitedTreaty United33991533-48-1536
10Finn HarpsFinn Harps33672030-66-3625
League position 7 / 10Comparative team statisticsLeague position 1 / 10
1236%Wins67%22
927%Draws15%5
1236%Losses18%6
3956%Goals scored100%70
39100%Goals conceded82%32
4563%Points100%71

Season statistic Athlone Town vs Cork City

Athlone TownAthlone Town

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 2 / 1
  • Lost home / away 0 / 0
  • Goals scored 11 (2.2)
  • Goals conceded 6 (1.2)
  • Clean sheets 2
  • Failed to score 0

Cork CityCork City

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 2 / 0
  • Lost home / away 1 / 1
  • Goals scored 11 (2.2)
  • Goals conceded 7 (1.4)
  • Clean sheets 1
  • Failed to score 0

Match details

  • Status Finished
  • Venue Athlone Town Stadium, Athlone

Lineups

Athlone TownAthlone Town

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

Cork CityCork City

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

Injuries and suspensions

Athlone TownAthlone Town

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

Cork CityCork City

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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