Premier Division· Season 2025
Match Summary
St Patrick's Athl. defeated Cork City 2:0. The match was played in Premier Division 2025. Goals were scored by C. Forrester 43′, B. Kavanagh 45′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Cork City made 4 substitutions, St Patrick's Athl. made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Cork City and St Patrick's Athl. — 2 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: J. McClelland
Lineups
Cork City lined up in a — formation under Gerard Nash, while St Patrick's Athl. deployed a — under Stephen Kenny.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Cork City is —, compared to 7.02 for St Patrick's Athl.. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Cork City's highest-rated starter is —, while St Patrick's Athl.'s best-rated player is J. Redmond (7.30).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Cork City have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. St Patrick's Athl.'s starters account for 26 goals and 16 assists, spearheaded by M. Melia (13G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Midfield Control
Cork City field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus St Patrick's Athl.'s 11 rated 7.02. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages —% for Cork City and 46% for St Patrick's Athl.. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Cork City's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 45 for St Patrick's Athl.. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Cork City's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while St Patrick's Athl. average 26.5 (youngest: M. Melia (18), oldest: C. Forrester (33)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Cork City's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 28 for St Patrick's Athl.. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Rivalry since 2019
Cork City vs St Patrick's Athl. Head to Head Results· 16
Cork City and St Patrick's Athl. have met 16 times — Cork City won 1, St Patrick's Athl. won 10, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2019. St Patrick's Athl. leads the head-to-head with 10 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 38 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.38 per match (12 for the home side, 26 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (44%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 6 games (38%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2025.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Cork City have recorded 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. St Patrick's Athl. show 1 win, 3 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026