Match Summary
St Patrick's Athl. defeated Cork City 2:0. The match was played in Premier Division 2025. Goals were scored by C. Forrester 43′, B. Kavanagh 45′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Cork City made 4 substitutions, St Patrick's Athl. made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Cork City and St Patrick's Athl. — 2 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: J. McClelland
Lineups
Cork City lined up in a — formation under Gerard Nash, while St Patrick's Athl. deployed a — under Stephen Kenny.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Cork City is 6.77, compared to 6.97 for St Patrick's Athl.. 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. Cork City's highest-rated starter is K. Nelson (6.89), while St Patrick's Athl.'s best-rated player is C. Forrester (7.10).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Cork City have contributed 11 goals and 10 assists this season, led by K. Nelson (5G). St Patrick's Athl.'s starters account for 8 goals and 10 assists, spearheaded by C. Forrester (4G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Midfield Control
Cork City field 11 midfielders averaging 6.77, versus St Patrick's Athl.'s 11 rated 6.97. 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.
Discipline
Cork City's starters have collected 44 yellow cards this season, compared to 13 for St Patrick's Athl.. 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 Cork City's starting XI is 22.7 (youngest: C. O'Sullivan (18), oldest: S. Murray (32)), while St Patrick's Athl. average 27.6 (youngest: A. Sjoberg (25), oldest: C. Forrester (33)). 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
Cork City's starters average 24 league appearances each, versus 26 for St Patrick's Athl.. 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
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Cork City have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats. St Patrick's Athl. show 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Cork City and St Patrick's Athl. have met 4 times — Cork City won 1, St Patrick's Athl. won 2, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. St Patrick's Athl. leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 12 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (5 for the home side, 7 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (25%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (75%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2025.
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Recent Meetings (4)
API data: 15 Mar 2026