Premier Division· Season 2025
Match Summary
Cork City and St Patrick's Athl. drew 0:0. The match was played in Premier Division 2025. 6 yellow cards were shown. Cork City had 41% possession while St Patrick's Athl. held 59%. Cork City had 10 shots (4 on target) compared to 10 (2 on target) for St Patrick's Athl.. Cork City made 5 substitutions, St Patrick's Athl. made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Cork City and St Patrick's Athl. — 0 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Cork City had 41% possession against St Patrick's Athl.'s 59%. Cork City registered 10 shots (4 on target) while St Patrick's Athl. managed 10 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 5–9. Fouls committed: 13–18.
Lineups
Cork City lined up in a 5-3-2 formation under Gerard Nash, while St Patrick's Athl. deployed a 4-2-3-1 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 24 goals and 19 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.
Defensive Solidity
Cork City deploy 5 defenders rated — on average, against St Patrick's Athl.'s 4-man backline averaging 7.05. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Cork City field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus St Patrick's Athl.'s 5 rated 6.98. 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.
Forward Threat
Cork City start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for St Patrick's Athl. averaging 7.07. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
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 48 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 25.5 (youngest: M. Melia (18), oldest: S. Hoare (31)). 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 29 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.
Substitutes
Coach: Gerard Nash
Substitutes
Coach: Stephen Kenny
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 11, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2019. St Patrick's Athl. leads the head-to-head with 11 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 40 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.50 per match (12 for the home side, 28 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