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League of Ireland First Division · 8 May 2026 · 19:45

Cork City vs UCD, 8 May 2026, League of Ireland First Division: form, head-to-head and match facts

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Cork City vs UCD (League of Ireland First Division) was played on 8 May 2026 and finished 3–1.

Cork City vs UCD: table positions and form

#TeamPW-D-LGoalsPts
1Cork City3623-6-774:3575
2UCD3919-8-1274:5265
3Bray Wanderers3917-9-1373:5760
4Kerry FC3814-10-1446:4652
5Longford Town3814-10-1449:5052
6Cobh Ramblers3614-7-1546:5449
7Athlone Town3613-9-1442:4348
8Wexford3611-9-1644:5842
9Treaty United3611-9-1637:5342
10Finn Harps367-7-2233:7028

Recent matches

Cork City

6 AprWCork City 4–2 Kerry FC
17 AprWCork City 2–1 Wexford
24 AprDBray Wanderers 1–1 Cork City
1 MayLCork City 0–1 Cobh Ramblers
4 MayLKerry FC 1–0 Cork City

UCD

10 AprDKerry FC 1–1 UCD
17 AprWUCD 2–1 Finn Harps
24 AprWTreaty United 0–3 UCD
1 MayWUCD 2–0 Longford Town
4 MayWCobh Ramblers 1–2 UCD

Cork City vs UCD: match preview and analysis

Cork City kept their league‑leading cushion intact with a 3‑1 victory over UCD at Turners Cross, moving to 68 points from 31 games and extending their impressive goal difference to +35. The win was their third against the Dublin side this season, reinforcing a head‑to‑head record of two wins to UCD’s single triumph. UCD remain solidly in second place with 49 points, but the gap widened to 19 points after conceding three at home. Both clubs continue to dominate the table, Cork City with 21 wins and UCD with 14, while the matchup highlighted the capital team’s defensive frailties against the league leaders.

Cork City vs UCD: team stats compared

Cork CityUCD
35%Form65%
52%Attack48%
58%Defence42%
100%Head to head0%
61%Overall39%

Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.

Cork City vs UCD: head to head

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20/3/26 · UCD 0–1 Cork City

Cork City vs UCD: questions and answers

How did Cork City vs UCD end?

Cork City beat UCD 3–1.

When and where was the match played?

8 May 2026, kick-off at 19:45, at Turners Cross.

Where do the teams stand in the table?

Cork City: 1st (75 points), UCD: 2nd (65 points).

What is the head-to-head record of Cork City vs UCD?

Cork City: 1, Draws: 0, UCD: 0.

More matches: League of Ireland First Division

Finn Harps vs Kerry FC 8 MayBray Wanderers vs Cobh Ramblers 8 MayWexford vs Longford Town 8 MayAthlone Town vs Treaty United 8 May

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