Longford Town - Athlone Town

League of Ireland First Division Season 2026 - Round 36
Planned

Match preview

Longford Town take on Athlone Town in League of Ireland First Division at Bishopsgate on 16 October 2026.

The most recent match for Longford Town was a 3-3 draw with Wexford, preceded by a 2-1 win over Cork City.

The most recent match for Athlone Town was a 2-1 win over Cork City, preceded by a 3-3 draw with Cobh Ramblers.

Both teams sit on 48 points: Longford Town have conceded 45 goals in 34 matches, Athlone Town 40 goals in 34 matches.

The record over the 24 previous meetings: 9 wins for Longford Town, 7 wins for Athlone Town and 8 draws.

Our algorithm predicts Longford Town to win, with a probability of 46%.

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Previous confrontations (H2H)

9 Longford Town
8 Draw
7 Athlone Town
54% Over 2.5 goals
71% Both teams scored
3.1 Goals per match
Logo Longford Town 5 | Logo Athlone Town 3 Clean sheets
Biggest win: Athlone Town 0-4 Longford Town (2020)
Most goals: Athlone Town 3-3 Longford Town (2024)
Goals scored all matches
Logo Longford Town
1.67
Logo Athlone Town
1.42
Goals in home matches
Logo Longford Town
1.64
Logo Athlone Town
1.38
Goals in away matches
Logo Longford Town
1.69
Logo Athlone Town
1.45
Above is calculated based on the below matches

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Stadion

Stadion name

Bishopsgate stadium

Capacity

6850

Address

Strokestown Road (N5)
Longford Town

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