Cork City's recent 3-1 win over Kerry (2026-08-07) has given the team a much-needed boost, but manager Mark Connolly is aware that the season has been disappointing so far. With 57 goals scored and 23 conceded, Cork City is 20 points clear of Bray Wanderers at the top of the First Division table. The team's recent form has been impressive, with three wins in a row (WWWLL, most recent first).
Cork City's FAI Cup campaign is a chance for the team to salvage a disappointing season. Manager Mark Connolly is aware that the cup offers an avenue into European football next year, making it a top priority. "There's no getting away from it; it's been a disappointing season for one reason or another," Connolly said. "Now we're trying to finish the season off as best we can and take a little bit of pride from the season."
A difficult opponent awaits
Cork City will face Treaty United in the next round of the FAI Cup, a team that has been on a roll lately. Treaty United is currently 9th in the table and has been scoring goals for fun, with 10 goals in their last four matches. Manager Mark Connolly is aware of the challenge ahead but is confident in his team's abilities. "We have some good players and we will give them the respect they deserve, but we have good players who can hurt any team in this country," he said.
Cork City's next fixture is against Treaty United on August 21st, a game that will be crucial in determining the team's FAI Cup prospects. With the team on a 3-game winning run, manager Mark Connolly will be looking to maintain the momentum and give fans a reason to be proud. "If there's not a massive crowd - and fingers crossed there will be a good Derry crowd that goes - but ultimately as a player, these are big games," Connolly said. "We have nine league games left and hopefully a cup run to kick on so every game is important. The next game is obviously the most important but every single game is really important."
