Waterford FC 2-0 Cork City
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Waterford FC won: Waterford FC 2-0 Cork City in the League of Ireland (Round 24) on Fri, 11 Jul 2025 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford. Waterford FC goals: Sam Glenfield 21', Tom Lonergan 36'. Expected goals: 0.68-1.40. Possession: 49-51. Player of the match: Stephen McMullan (8.6).
Match report
Waterford FC beat Cork City 2-0
Waterford FC beat Cork City 2-0 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Friday 11 July in the League of Ireland.
Sam Glenfield put Waterford FC ahead on 21' (1-0) and Tom Lonergan made it 2-0 on 36'.
Waterford FC had 49% of the ball, shots were 15-20 (2-4 on target) and expected goals finished 0.68-1.40. Cork City created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Stephen McMullan (Waterford FC) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 3,043. Referee: Neil Doyle.
Match stats
| Waterford FC | Cork City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 49 | 51 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.68 | 1.40 |
| Total shots | 15 | 20 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 31 | 32 |
| Big chances | 0 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 203 (66%) | 222 (69%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 4 |
| Corners | 6 | 6 |
| Total shots | 15 | 20 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 10 | 9 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 13 |
Lineups
Waterford FC (3-5-2): Stephen McMullan, Grant Horton, Ryan Burke, Darragh Leahy, Andrew Boyle, Rowan McDonald, Sam Glenfield, Conan Noonan, Padraig Amond, Tom Lonergan, Kyle White
Cork City (5-3-2): David Odumosu, Fiacre Kelleher, Matthew Kiernan, Rory Feely, Cathal O'Sullivan, Darragh Crowley, Malik Dijksteel, Greg Bolger, Evan McLaughlin, Sean Maguire, Kitt Nelson
Key events
- 21' · Goal · Sam Glenfield (Waterford FC)
- 28' · Substitution · Freddie Anderson for Greg Bolger (Cork City)
- 36' · Goal · Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
- 40' · Yellow card · Sam Glenfield (Waterford FC)
- 42' · Yellow card · Matthew Kiernan (Cork City)
- 45'+1 · Substitution · James Olayinka for Sam Glenfield (Waterford FC)
- 58' · Substitution · Jesse Dempsey for Kyle White (Waterford FC)
- 64' · Substitution · Charlie Lutz for Sean Maguire (Cork City)
- 66' · Yellow card · Kitt Nelson (Cork City)
- 72' · Yellow card · Fiacre Kelleher (Cork City)
- 76' · Substitution · Liam Murray for Rory Feely (Cork City)
- 83' · Substitution · Dean McMenamy for Conan Noonan (Waterford FC)
- 83' · Substitution · Ben McCormack for Rowan McDonald (Waterford FC)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Cathal O'Sullivan (Cork City)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
All-time head-to-head
15 league meetings since 2018: Waterford FC 6, draws 3, Cork City 6.
Questions
Who won Waterford FC vs Cork City?
Waterford FC won, 2-0 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 11 Jul 2025.
When and where is Waterford FC vs Cork City?
Fri, 11 Jul 2025, 18:45 UTC at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Waterford FC and Cork City?
In 15 league meetings since 2018: Waterford FC 6 wins, 3 draws, Cork City 6 wins (goals 16-17).