Premier Division· Season 2025
Match Summary
St Patrick's Athl. defeated Cork City 3:2. The match was played in Premier Division 2025. Goals were scored by M. Melia 14′, C. Lyons 56′, S. Maguire 78′ (pen.), Z. Elbouzedi 89′, J. Lennon 90′. 6 yellow cards were shown. St Patrick's Athl. had 52% possession while Cork City held 48%. St Patrick's Athl. had 15 shots (6 on target) compared to 10 (3 on target) for Cork City. St Patrick's Athl. made 5 substitutions, Cork City made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between St Patrick's Athl. and Cork City — 5 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
assist: B. Baggley
assist: E. McLaughlin
Penalty
assist: S. Power
assist: Z. Elbouzedi
Match Statistics
St Patrick's Athl. had 52% possession against Cork City's 48%. St Patrick's Athl. registered 15 shots (6 on target) while Cork City managed 10 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 8–3. Fouls committed: 14–9.
Lineups
St Patrick's Athl. lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Stephen Kenny, while Cork City deployed a 4-3-3 under Gerard Nash.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for St Patrick's Athl. is 6.97, compared to — for Cork City. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. St Patrick's Athl.'s highest-rated starter is J. Redmond (7.30), while Cork City's best-rated player is —.
Attacking Output
The starting XI of St Patrick's Athl. have contributed 23 goals and 15 assists this season, led by M. Melia (13G). Cork City's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
St Patrick's Athl. deploy 4 defenders rated 6.97 on average, against Cork City's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
St Patrick's Athl. field 3 midfielders averaging 6.97, versus Cork City's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
St Patrick's Athl. start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.92, compared to 3 for Cork City averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 46% for St Patrick's Athl. and —% for Cork City. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
St Patrick's Athl.'s starters have collected 52 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Cork City. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of St Patrick's Athl.'s starting XI is 25.0 (youngest: M. Melia (18), oldest: S. Hoare (31)), while Cork City average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
St Patrick's Athl.'s starters average 28 league appearances each, versus 0 for Cork City. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Stephen Kenny
Substitutes
Coach: Gerard Nash
Rivalry since 2019
St Patrick's Athl. vs Cork City Head to Head Results· 16
St Patrick's Athl. and Cork City have met 16 times — St Patrick's Athl. won 10, Cork City won 1, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2019. St Patrick's Athl. leads the head-to-head with 10 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 35 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.19 per match (25 for the home side, 10 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 6 matches (38%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 games (31%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2023.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, St Patrick's Athl. have recorded 1 win, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Cork City show 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026