Wexford vs Longford Town, 2 October 2026, League of Ireland First Division: form, head-to-head and match facts

Wexford will host Longford Town in what promises to be a tightly contested league clash, with the home side sitting eighth on 37 points after 31 games (10 wins, seven draws and 14 losses, scoring 34 and conceding 46). Longford sit two places above them in sixth, having amassed 41 points from the same number of fixtures, their record of 11 victories, eight draws and 12 defeats balanced by an even 41‑41 goal tally. The gap of just four points and the similar goal‑difference figures suggest a match where a single goal could swing the balance. Historically, both clubs have exchanged points regularly this season, so Wexford will be looking to close the gap while Longford aim to extend their lead in the table.