Wexford vs Longford Town - First Division

There is a notable edge to this First Division fixture. When Wexford meet Longford Town at the home ground on May 8, 2026, both will sense an opportunity to land a telling blow. Michael Carrick's side are set to face Paris Saint-Germain in Sweden on Saturday afternoon with the aim of building on last weekend's win over Atletico Madrid.

Form and standings can only tell part of the story when Wexford and Longford Town cross paths in the First Division, and pride alone should guarantee a contest. Wexford have blown hot and cold, WL across their last five and a win rate of 34.38% that leaves room for improvement. The visitors have been a mixed bag on the road, WL in their last five and a win rate of 37.5% reflecting their unpredictability. Where Wexford have leaned on defensive discipline, Longford Town have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. A young right-back is another position City are interested in adding in, while, in terms of outgoings, goalkeeper James Trafford is close to joining Leeds so will need to be replaced.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Wexford and Longford Town have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. They were slightly found out against Amorim's Milan in pre-season, with the press not quite sharp enough - the fourth goal, in particular, came from just one ball over a high-lined defence.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Baleba failed to register a single Premier League goal or assist Under Fabian Hurzeler in 2025/26, despite featuring 31 times in total.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 1-1 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the First Division standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.