Cork City's Adam O'Reilly Aiming to Keep Producing Goods
Cork City midfielder Adam O'Reilly is aiming to keep producing goods against UCD in the FAI Cup, after a 2-0 win over Sligo Rovers last week. The 25-year-old scored in City's 2-0 win over Sligo Rovers last week and knows that tomorrow's Club Orange FAI Cup tie at First Division men UCD is huge for the club and that winning the cup would be huge for everyone at the club.
Why it Matters for Cork City
The FAI Cup is massive for Cork City, and O'Reilly knows that winning the cup would be a huge boost for the team. With a 20-point lead at the top of the First Division, Cork City is looking to continue their winning form and make a deep run in the FAI Cup.
Cork City will face UCD in the FAI Cup on Friday, and O'Reilly is confident that the team will be well-prepared for the game. The midfielder has been impressed with UCD's recent form, but believes that Cork City has the quality to come out on top.
In an interview, O'Reilly said: "The FAI Cup is massive for us, and yes, we're still fighting for Europe in terms of trying to climb the table as high as we can, so because of that there's still a lot to play for and everyone knows that." He added: "I think for us to go out and put on the performance, which we did against Sligo it has set a marker for us for the remainder of the season."
Cork City is currently 1st in the First Division with 63 points, 20 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses from 27 games. The team has been on a 3-game winning run and is looking to continue their winning form. Their next fixture is against Treaty United on August 21st.
League standing: 1st in First Division, 63 pts, 20W-3D-4L from 27 games, recent form WWWLL.
Goals this season: 57 scored, 23 conceded (+34 goal difference).
Lead at the top: 20 points clear of Bray Wanderers.
Last result: Cork City 3-1 Kerry (2026-08-07).
Recent form (last 5): 3W-0D-2L (WWWLL, most recent first); on a 3-game winning run.
Next fixture: vs Treaty United (away, 2026-08-21) (9th in the table).
