Galway United vs Cork City: result 2-3 and analysis
First DivisionMatchday 18Kick-off on August 6, 2021 at 06:45 PM (UTC)Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway
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What was the result of Galway United vs Cork City?
Cork City won 2-3 on August 6, 2021.
Goalscorers
- 15′M. PlaceCork City (o.g.)
- 24′W. WaweruGalway United
- 26′D. CrowleyCork City
- 41′K. BrouderGalway United
- 78′Sean KennedyCork City
Official lineup for Galway United vs Cork City
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Galway United
- SS. Walsh
- RR. Keating
- WW. Waweru
- CC. McCormack
- DD. Hurley
- CC. O'Keeffe
- GG. Boylan
- KK. Brouder
- MM. Nugent
- MM. Place
- CC. Kearns
Cork City
- DD. McGlade
- BB. O'Brien-Whitmarsh
- CC. Murphy
- AA. Byrne
- BB. Coffey
- RRonan Hurley
- GG. Walker
- JJ. Honohan
- CC. Coleman
- DD. Crowley
- MMark McNulty
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Galway United have 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats; Cork City have 3, 6 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2021 | Wexford(away) | 3-1 | First Division |
| Jul 23, 2021 | Shamrock Rovers(away) | 0-2 | FAI Cup |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Bray Wanderers(away) | 0-0 | First Division |
| Jul 9, 2021 | Cobh Ramblers(home) | 2-0 | First Division |
| Jul 2, 2021 | UCD(away) | 2-0 | First Division |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2021 | UCD(home) | 1-1 | First Division |
| Jul 25, 2021 | Sligo Rovers(away) | 3-2 | FAI Cup |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Wexford(away) | 0-0 | First Division |
| Jul 9, 2021 | Bray Wanderers(home) | 2-2 | First Division |
| Jul 2, 2021 | Treaty United(home) | 2-3 | First Division |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 1 Galway United win, 1 draw, 0 Cork City wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2021 | Cork City 1-1 Galway United | First Division |
| Aug 23, 2019 | Galway United 1-0 Cork City | FAI Cup |
Last archived meeting: Cork City vs Galway United on May 21, 2021
How many goals should we expect?
Galway United score 1.4 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Cork City score 1.3 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galway United | 1.4 | 0.9 | 7 | 6/15 | 6/15 |
| Cork City | 1.3 | 1.3 | 5 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cork City | 36 | 23 | 6 | 7 | 74 | 35 | 75 |
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