Cork City preserved their 20-point lead at the top of the First Division table with a late comeback against Kerry FC. 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).
Cork City came from behind to defeat Kerry FC 3-1 at Turner's Cross on Friday evening. The visitors had been the better side in the first half, but City turned the game around with a series of late goals.
Why it matters for Cork City
The win preserves City's 20-point lead at the top of the First Division table, and they are now 20 points clear of Bray Wanderers. The team's recent form has been impressive, with three wins in a row, and they will be looking to continue this momentum in their next fixture against Treaty United.
City will face a tough test against Treaty United, who are currently 9th in the table. However, with their recent form and the confidence boost from this win, City will be looking to come away with all three points. Next fixture: vs Treaty United (away, 2026-08-21).
Late Cork City Blitz Breaks Kerry Hearts
Cork City's late comeback against Kerry FC was a thrilling spectacle, with the hosts finally hitting the net in the 77th minute. A pin-point pass from Seani Maguire allowed Mpongo to send Drinan through with one touch, and Connor couldn't keep his point-blank effort out. Then, in the 89th minute, Conor Drinan floated a beautiful cross in, and while Maguire's initial shot was saved, he made no mistake with the rebound, sending City in front. To compound Kerry's despair, Mpongo set up Crowley - the latter excellent throughout - and he slotted home to make it 3-1.
Kerry's Despair
Kerry FC had been the better side in the first half, but City's switch to a back four in the second half and the introduction of Seani Maguire turned the game in the hosts' favour. Cian Bargary's wonder strike had put the visitors ahead, but City's late goals ensured a thrilling comeback victory.
With their 20-point lead at the top of the First Division table, Cork City will be looking to continue their impressive form in their next fixture against Treaty United. The team's recent form has been impressive, with three wins in a row, and they will be looking to come away with all three points.
