Sligo Rovers vs Cork City

Premier Division 26 Apr 2025, 18:45
Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers
1–1
HT 0–0
FULL TIME
Cork City
Cork City
🏟 The Showgrounds (Sligo) 👤 R. Harvey Round 12

Match report

Sligo Rovers were held to a 1-1 draw by Cork City in the Premier Division on 26 April 2025. The game was goalless at the break before all 2 goals arrived after half-time.

Sligo Rovers had 9 shots to Cork City's 2.

J. Fitzpatrick was sent off in the 78th minute.

The match was played at The Showgrounds (Sligo), with R. Harvey in charge.

Half-time 0-0 Possession 53% - 47% Shots 9 - 2 On target 3 - 1 Corners 7 - 5 Fouls 16 - 11 Red cards 1 Yellow cards 6
8
Player of the match
Kitt Nelson
Cork City · 1 goal
8 Conor Reynolds captained the side
8 Gareth McElroy captained the side
7 Francely Lomboto 1 goal
7 Reece Hutchinson captained the side
First half vs second half
Sligo Rovers stepped it up after the break, with 6 shots in the second half compared to 3 in the first.
  1st half 2nd half
Shots Total 3–0 6–2
Shots On Goal 1–0 2–1
Ball Possession 47–53 —
Corners 3–3 4–2
Attacks 41–46 53–28
Match statistics
7 Corners 5
6 Substitution 4
94 Attacks 74
48 Dangerous Attacks 50
4 On Target 1
4 Off Target 2
9 Shots Total 2
3 Shots On Goal 1
3 Shots Off Goal 1
3 Shots Blocked 0
8 Shots Inside Box 2
1 Shots Outside Box 0
16 Fouls 11
7 Corners 5
2 Offsides 4
53% Ball Possession 47%
3 Yellow Cards 3
0 Red Cards 1
0 Saves 2
357 Passes Total 318
248 Passes Accurate 207
Line-ups 4-3-3  vs  4-3-3
Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward
Sligo Rovers · 4-3-3
29 S. Sargeant
46 C. Reynolds 52 G. McElroy 21 J. Mahon 3 R. Hutchinson
8 J. Hakiki 49 J. Hayes 12 R. Manning
47 O. Elding 11 C. Kavanagh 7 W. Fitzgerald
Cork City · 4-3-3
1 T. Troost
18 M. Mbeng 17 D. Crowley 5 C. Lyons 3 B. Couto
16 S. Murray 14 K. Nelson 8 E. McLaughlin
11 C. O'Sullivan 29 D. Daniels 10 A. Nolan
Sligo Rovers
Coach
J. Russell
Substitutes
  • 19 Francely Lomboto
  • 10 Stephen Mallon
  • 71 Daire Patton
  • 6 Matthew Wolfe
  • 31 Conor Walsh
  • 2 Harvey Lintott
  • 61 Conor Cannon
  • 27 Connor Malley
  • 23 Kyle McDonagh
Cork City
Coach
T. Clancy
Substitutes
  • 20 Joshua Fitzpatrick
  • 19 Matthew Kiernan
  • 4 Rio Shipston
  • 13 Conor Brann
  • 23 Freddie Anderson
  • 2 Harry Nevin
  • 28 Arran Healy
  • 34 David Dunne
  • 27 Harvey Skieters
Substitutions
  • 53' ↑ J. Fitzpatrick ↓ A. Nolan Cork City
  • 62' ↑ F. Lomboto ↓ C. Kavanagh Sligo Rovers
  • 64' ↑ M. Kiernan ↓ Benny Couto Cork City
  • 72' ↑ S. Mallon ↓ J. Hakiki Sligo Rovers
  • 72' ↑ D. Patton ↓ C. Reynolds Sligo Rovers
  • 82' ↑ R. Shipston ↓ K. Nelson Cork City
  • 90+2' ↑ M. Wolfe ↓ R. Manning Sligo Rovers
Cards
  • 78' J. Fitzpatrick Cork City
  • 13' J. Mahon Sligo Rovers
  • 16' C. Kavanagh Sligo Rovers
  • 18' E. McLaughlin Cork City
  • 44' W. Fitzgerald Sligo Rovers
  • 81' K. Nelson Cork City
  • 90+6' M. Mbeng Cork City
Head-to-head
Sligo Rovers 3 5 draws 5 Cork City
2025-10-25 Sligo Rovers vs Cork City 1 - 1
2025-07-25 Cork vs Sligo 2 - 3
2025-04-26 Sligo Rovers vs Cork City 1 - 1
2025-03-07 Cork City vs Sligo Rovers 1 - 1
2025-02-01 Cork City vs Sligo Rovers 6 - 3
2023-09-01 Cork City vs Sligo Rovers 3 - 0
Recent form
Sligo Rovers D D D D D
Cork City D D D D D
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Sligo Rovers vs Cork City?
Sligo Rovers drew 1-1 against Cork City on 26 April 2025.
Who won Sligo Rovers vs Cork City?
Neither — the match finished 1-1.
Where was Sligo Rovers vs Cork City played?
The match was played at The Showgrounds (Sligo).
Who had more possession in Sligo Rovers vs Cork City?
Sligo Rovers had 53% of possession, compared to 47% for the other side.