Sligo Rovers 1-1 Cork City
Updated
It finished level: Sligo Rovers 1-1 Cork City in the League of Ireland (Round 12) on Sat, 26 Apr 2025 at The Showgrounds, Sligo. Sligo Rovers goals: Francely Lomboto 90'. Cork City goals: Kitt Nelson 76'. Sent off: Joshua Fitzpatrick (79'). Expected goals: 0.79-0.40. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Conor Reynolds (8).
Match report
Sligo Rovers 1-1 Cork City: match report
Sligo Rovers and Cork City shared the points in a 1-1 draw at The Showgrounds on Saturday 26 April in the League of Ireland.
Kitt Nelson put Cork City ahead on 76' (0-1) and Francely Lomboto levelled for Sligo Rovers on 90' (1-1).
Joshua Fitzpatrick (Cork City) was sent off on 79'.
Sligo Rovers had 52% of the ball, shots were 9-2 (3-1 on target) and expected goals finished 0.79-0.40.
Conor Reynolds (Sligo Rovers) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 2,187. Referee: Robert Harvey.
Match stats
| Sligo Rovers | Cork City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.79 | 0.40 |
| Total shots | 9 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 12 |
| Big chances | 1 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 247 (69%) | 207 (65%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 7 | 5 |
| Total shots | 9 | 2 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 2 |
Lineups
Sligo Rovers (4-3-3): Sam Sargeant, Conor Reynolds, Gareth McElroy, John Mahon, Reece Hutchinson, Jad Hakiki, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Ronan Manning, Owen Elding, Cian Kavanagh, William Fitzgerald
Cork City (3-4-2-1): Tein Troost, Darragh Crowley, Charlie Lyons, Benny Couto, Milan Mbeng, Sean Murray, Evan McLaughlin, Kitt Nelson, Cathal O'Sullivan, Alex Nolan, Djenairo Daniels
Key events
- 13' · Yellow card · Reece Hutchinson (Sligo Rovers)
- 16' · Yellow card · Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers)
- 18' · Yellow card · Evan McLaughlin (Cork City)
- 44' · Yellow card · William Fitzgerald (Sligo Rovers)
- 53' · Substitution · Joshua Fitzpatrick for Alex Nolan (Cork City)
- 62' · Substitution · Francely Lomboto for Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers)
- 64' · Substitution · Matthew Kiernan for Benny Couto (Cork City)
- 72' · Substitution · Stephen Mallon for Jad Hakiki (Sligo Rovers)
- 72' · Substitution · Daire Patton for Conor Reynolds (Sligo Rovers)
- 76' · Goal · Kitt Nelson (Cork City)
- 79' · Red card · Joshua Fitzpatrick (Cork City)
- 81' · Yellow card · Kitt Nelson (Cork City)
- 82' · Substitution · Rio Shipston for Kitt Nelson (Cork City)
- 90' · Goal · Francely Lomboto (Sligo Rovers)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Matty Wolfe for Ronan Manning (Sligo Rovers)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Milan Mbeng (Cork City)
All-time head-to-head
36 league meetings since 2012: Sligo Rovers 9, draws 14, Cork City 13.
Questions
Who won Sligo Rovers vs Cork City?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (League of Ireland) on Sat, 26 Apr 2025.
When and where is Sligo Rovers vs Cork City?
Sat, 26 Apr 2025, 18:45 UTC at The Showgrounds, Sligo, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Sligo Rovers and Cork City?
In 36 league meetings since 2012: Sligo Rovers 9 wins, 14 draws, Cork City 13 wins (goals 38-47).