Cork City secured a 2-0 home victory over Wexford FC in a League of Ireland First Division match at Turner's Cross on Friday evening. Second-half goals from Cillian Murphy and Seani Maguire earned the three points for the champions-in-waiting.
Cork City broke the deadlock in the second half through Cillian Murphy. Seani Maguire then doubled the lead in the 74th minute to seal the win. Conor Brann kept a clean sheet in goal behind a defensive unit that included Rory Feely, Charlie Lyons, and Fiacre Kelleher. Manager Tim Clancy made two second-half substitutions, introducing Harry Nevin for Joshua Fitzpatrick in the 53rd minute and Joe Aidoo for Niall O'Keeffe five minutes later.
The starting lineup also featured Darragh Crowley, Niall O'Keeffe, Hans Kamta Mpongo, and Joshua Fitzpatrick. Referee Daryl Carolan oversaw the contest. This result forms part of a recent run of form that has seen Cork City record two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five outings. Their most recent result was a 2-0 win over Bray Wanderers on June 26th.
The defeat leaves Wexford FC three places and seven points adrift of the play-off positions with seven games remaining in their campaign. Manager Stephen Elliott acknowledged the challenge, stating he has been hampered by a reduced budget, from the high-spending days of James Keddy. Wexford had taken just 12 points from a possible 48 prior to this fixture and had only three victories in their previous 16 matches.
Their next assignment is a trip to face Treaty United in Limerick the following Friday. The club's struggle for consistency this season is reflected in their final 2025 Premier Division standing, where they finished 10th with 24 points from 36 games. They scored 33 goals but conceded 61, finishing with a negative 28 goal difference and 42 points behind champions Shamrock Rovers.
Cork City's immediate focus shifts to their next fixture, an away match against Bray Wanderers scheduled for September 4th. Fans can track the team's progress on our fixtures page. The club will look to maintain momentum as they build towards the new season, with current squad details available on our squad page.
The win reinforces Cork City's position at the top of the First Division table. While the 2026 league season is still ongoing, the team's form suggests a strong foundation is being built. Supporters can review the latest league standings for the full picture. The team travels to face Bray Wanderers on September 4th.
