Cork City's recent form in the League of Ireland Women’s Premier Division has taken a hit, as they suffered a 3-0 loss to Shelbourne at Tolka Park. The match saw Bella Flocchini score on her debut for Shelbourne, while Brie Severns and Aoife Kelly also found the back of the net. The loss sees Cork City slip further down the table, with Shelbourne closing the gap at the top of the League of Ireland Women’s Premier Division.
Cork City were defeated by Shelbourne in a 3-0 loss at Tolka Park. The match saw Bella Flocchini score on her debut for Shelbourne, while Brie Severns and Aoife Kelly also found the back of the net. The result sees Cork City slip further down the table, with Shelbourne closing the gap at the top of the League of Ireland Women’s Premier Division.
Why it matters for Cork City
Cork City currently sit in a difficult position in the League of Ireland First Division, with a recent form of 2W-0D-3L (WWLLL). They have scored 54 goals this season, conceding 22 and boasting a +32 goal difference. The team is 20 points clear of Bray Wanderers at the top of the table, with a league standing of 1st in First Division, 60 pts, 19W-3D-4L from 26 games, recent form WWLLW.
In their last result, Cork City suffered a 3-2 loss to Athlone Town on 2026-08-03. They will look to bounce back from the loss when they host Kerry at home on 2026-08-07, who sit 5th in the table.
The result of the match sees Shelbourne move three points off leaders and champions Athlone Town, and just one behind Galway United following their loss to Bohemians on Tuesday. Shelbourne will host Peamount United next on Saturday, while Cork City travel to Treaty United.
