Cork City 2-3 Sligo Rovers
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Sligo Rovers won: Cork City 2-3 Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland (Round 25) on Fri, 25 Jul 2025 at Turner's Cross, Cork. Cork City goals: Evan McLaughlin 7', Fiacre Kelleher 57'. Sligo Rovers goals: Owen Elding 61', Patrick McClean 79', Ryan O'Kane 89'. Expected goals: 1.15-1.63. Possession: 37-63. Player of the match: Patrick McClean (8.2).
Match report
Sligo Rovers beat Cork City 3-2
Sligo Rovers came from behind to beat Cork City 3-2 away from home at Turner's Cross on Friday 25 July in the League of Ireland.
Evan McLaughlin put Cork City ahead on 7' (1-0), Fiacre Kelleher made it 2-0 on 57', Owen Elding pulled one back for Sligo Rovers on 61' (2-1), Patrick McClean levelled for Sligo Rovers on 79' (2-2) and Ryan O'Kane restored Sligo Rovers' lead on 89' (2-3).
Ryan O'Kane's 89' strike proved decisive.
Cork City had 37% of the ball, shots were 16-17 (8-8 on target) and expected goals finished 1.15-1.63.
Patrick McClean (Sligo Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 2,673.
Match stats
| Cork City | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 37 | 63 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.15 | 1.63 |
| Total shots | 16 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 8 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 22 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 172 (61%) | 379 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Corners | 6 | 10 |
| Total shots | 16 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 8 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 10 |
Lineups
Cork City (4-3-3): Conor Brann, Darragh Crowley, Fiacre Kelleher, Rory Feely, Matthew Kiernan, Evan McLaughlin, Harry Nevin, Cathal O'Sullivan, Joshua Fitzpatrick, Kitt Nelson, Sean Maguire
Sligo Rovers (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant, Conor Reynolds, Oliver Denham, Patrick McClean, Sean Stewart, James McManus, Sebastian Quirk, Ryan O'Kane, Jad Hakiki, William Fitzgerald, Owen Elding
Key events
- 7' · Goal · Evan McLaughlin (Cork City)
- 20' · Substitution · Alex Nolan for Cathal O'Sullivan (Cork City)
- 57' · Goal · Fiacre Kelleher (Cork City)
- 61' · Goal · Owen Elding (Sligo Rovers)
- 70' · Substitution · Francely Lomboto for Conor Reynolds (Sligo Rovers)
- 75' · Substitution · Charlie Lutz for Sean Maguire (Cork City)
- 79' · Goal · Patrick McClean (Sligo Rovers)
- 82' · Substitution · Brody Lee for Joshua Fitzpatrick (Cork City)
- 82' · Substitution · Benny Couto for Matthew Kiernan (Cork City)
- 83' · Substitution · Kaedyn Kamara for Kitt Nelson (Cork City)
- 85' · Yellow card · Brody Lee (Cork City)
- 89' · Goal · Ryan O'Kane (Sligo Rovers)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Alex Nolan (Cork City)
All-time head-to-head
36 league meetings since 2012: Cork City 13, draws 14, Sligo Rovers 9.
Questions
Who won Cork City vs Sligo Rovers?
Sligo Rovers won, 2-3 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 25 Jul 2025.
When and where is Cork City vs Sligo Rovers?
Fri, 25 Jul 2025, 18:45 UTC at Turner's Cross, Cork, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Cork City and Sligo Rovers?
In 36 league meetings since 2012: Cork City 13 wins, 14 draws, Sligo Rovers 9 wins (goals 47-38).