Cork City 2-1 Waterford FC
Updated
Cork City won: Cork City 2-1 Waterford FC in the League of Ireland (Round 11) on Mon, 21 Apr 2025 at Turner's Cross, Cork. Cork City goals: Evan McLaughlin 89' (pen), Kitt Nelson 90'+5. Waterford FC goals: Tom Lonergan 53'. Expected goals: 1.59-0.46. Possession: 61-39. Player of the match: Evan McLaughlin (8.2).
Match report
Cork City beat Waterford FC 2-1
Cork City came from behind to beat Waterford FC 2-1 at Turner's Cross on Monday 21 April in the League of Ireland.
Tom Lonergan put Waterford FC ahead on 53' (0-1), Evan McLaughlin levelled for Cork City from the penalty spot on 89' (1-1) and Kitt Nelson restored Cork City's lead on 90+5' (2-1).
Kitt Nelson's 90+5' strike proved decisive.
Cork City had 61% of the ball, shots were 17-6 (3-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.59-0.46. Cork City were the better side on chances, too.
Evan McLaughlin (Cork City) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 3,365. Referee: Robert Hennessy.
Match stats
| Cork City | Waterford FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 61 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.59 | 0.46 |
| Total shots | 17 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 17 | 13 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 231 (69%) | 117 (52%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 11 | 3 |
| Total shots | 17 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 3 |
Lineups
Cork City (3-4-3): Tein Troost, Darragh Crowley, Charlie Lyons, Greg Bolger, Milan Mbeng, Alex Nolan, Evan McLaughlin, Benny Couto, Cathal O'Sullivan, Djenairo Daniels, Sean Murray
Waterford FC (4-3-3): Stephen McMullan, Andrew Boyle, Grant Horton, Kacper Radkowski, Ryan Burke, Conan Noonan, Tom Lonergan, James Olayinka, Dean McMenamy, Padraig Amond, Trae Coyle
Key events
- 18' · Substitution · Navajo Bakboord for Trae Coyle (Waterford FC)
- 28' · Yellow card · Dean McMenamy (Waterford FC)
- 35' · Yellow card · Greg Bolger (Cork City)
- 48' · Yellow card · Ryan Burke (Waterford FC)
- 53' · Goal · Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
- 58' · Substitution · Joshua Fitzpatrick for Alex Nolan (Cork City)
- 65' · Substitution · Rio Shipston for Greg Bolger (Cork City)
- 65' · Substitution · Kitt Nelson for Djenairo Daniels (Cork City)
- 79' · Substitution · Sam Glenfield for Conan Noonan (Waterford FC)
- 79' · Substitution · Darragh Leahy for Ryan Burke (Waterford FC)
- 84' · Substitution · Maarten Pouwels for Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
- 89' · Goal · Evan McLaughlin (Cork City)
- 90'+5 · Goal · Kitt Nelson (Cork City)
- 90'+7 · Substitution · Freddie Anderson for Cathal O'Sullivan (Cork City)
All-time head-to-head
15 league meetings since 2018: Cork City 6, draws 3, Waterford FC 6.
Questions
Who won Cork City vs Waterford FC?
Cork City won, 2-1 (League of Ireland) on Mon, 21 Apr 2025.
When and where is Cork City vs Waterford FC?
Mon, 21 Apr 2025, 16:00 UTC at Turner's Cross, Cork, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Cork City and Waterford FC?
In 15 league meetings since 2018: Cork City 6 wins, 3 draws, Waterford FC 6 wins (goals 17-16).