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  • 04 July 2025, Finn Harps vs Longford Town, 0-0, Draw
  • 28 June 2025, Longford Town vs UCD AFC, 0-2, Lose
  • 23 June 2025, Longford Town vs Athlone Town, 3-2, Win
  • 20 June 2025, Wexford FC vs Longford Town, 0-1, Win
  • 14 June 2025, Longford Town vs Cobh Ramblers, 1-1, Draw
Longford Town
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  • 04 July 2025, Cobh Ramblers vs Athlone Town, 2-1, Lose
  • 27 June 2025, Athlone Town vs Bray Wanderers, 0-4, Lose
  • 23 June 2025, Longford Town vs Athlone Town, 3-2, Lose
  • 20 June 2025, Athlone Town vs Finn Harps, 0-0, Draw
  • 13 June 2025, Athlone Town vs Kerry FC, 2-2, Draw
Athlone Town
Away
First Division
First Division, Republic of Ireland

In the match between Longford Town and Athlone Town, the away side came out victorious with a 3-1 win. Athlone Town's clinical finishing was a game-changer, with their three goals spaced across both halves. The goal stats showed Athlone’s ability to capitalize on their scoring chances efficiently compared to Longford Town, who struggled to break down the opposition’s defense despite securing an equalizer in the first half.

Central to Athlone Town’s success was their effective conversion rate. While Longford Town had more corner kicks (5 to Athlone’s 2), they failed to make these opportunities count. Athlone's defense was disciplined during set-piece situations, negating any significant threats from corners. Additionally, the teams were evenly matched in terms of offsides, indicating that both sides were attempting to breach the defense lines, but Athlone executed better overall.

Discipline played a notable role. Despite both teams accumulating several yellow cards, Athlone Town’s red card in the second half showed a potential vulnerability. However, Longford Town couldn't capitalize on the numerical advantage. The lack of composure from Longford resulted in their four yellow cards disrupting their play and reducing their effectiveness in the final third.

Teamwork and collective performance were distinctly different. Athlone Town demonstrated superior cohesion, particularly in defense and transition to attack. Their ability to swiftly counterattack and score two quick goals in the second half proved decisive. Conversely, Longford Town's disjointed plays and inability to capitalize on their set-pieces underscored their struggle for fluidity and incisiveness in front of the goal.

Overall, Athlone Town’s superior finishing, disciplined set-piece defense, and swift counterattacks combined with Longford Town's ineffectiveness in utilizing their set-pieces and numerical advantage were the critical factors that shaped the match outcome.

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Form Guide

Draw0-0Finn Harps vs Longford Town
Lose0-2Longford Town vs UCD AFC
Win3-2Longford Town vs Athlone Town
Win0-1Wexford FC vs Longford Town
Draw1-1Longford Town vs Cobh Ramblers
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
5:5
GOALS / MATCH
1
  • Longford Town has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 5:5, scoring 1 goals average
Lose2-1Cobh Ramblers vs Athlone Town
Lose0-4Athlone Town vs Bray Wanderers
Lose3-2Longford Town vs Athlone Town
Draw0-0Athlone Town vs Finn Harps
Draw2-2Athlone Town vs Kerry FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
0
GOALS
5:11
GOALS / MATCH
1
  • Athlone Town has lost three matches in a row with a goal difference of 5:11, scoring 1 goals average

Longford Town H2H Athlone Town

Home gameLongford Town32Athlone TownAway gameFirst Division
Away gameLongford Town11Athlone TownHome gameFirst Division
Home gameLongford Town11Athlone TownAway gameFirst Division
Home gameLongford Town11Athlone TownAway gameFirst Division
Away gameLongford Town14Athlone TownHome gameFirst Division
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
7:9
GOALS / MATCH
1.40
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Longford Town overtook Athlone Town once
  • Longford Town won once, lost once and had three draw
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 7:9; average goals per match – 1.40
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