First Division · Regular Season - 36
Match events
Athlone Town- Goal: J. Bailey33'
HT 1-0
- 50'Yellow card: D. Connolly
- Substitution: S. UgbesiaOff: P. Manuel60'
- 68'Yellow card: B. McManus
- Yellow card: P. Manuel70'
- Substitution: J. BaileyOff: A. Paraschiv74'
- 75'Substitution: P. GroganOff: R. Lyons
- 75'Substitution: D. ConnollyOff: T. Considine
- 75'Substitution: J. CrawfordOff: K. O'Connor
- Yellow card: J. Hough79'
- 85'Substitution: P. FerryOff: Z. Lawless
- Substitution: A. DoranOff: J. Egan90+1'
Our verdict
Over 1.5
Bet365 1.20
✗ This tip lost · final score 1-0
Win probability
Betting markets
Expected goals 1.49 – 1.49Half time / full time result. 1 = Longford Town, X = draw, 2 = Athlone Town.
Asian handicap applied to Longford Town.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
Model comparison
Last matches
Newest firstLongford Town0W 0D 0L · last 0No finished matches yet.
Athlone Town0W 0D 0L · last 0No finished matches yet.
First Division table
| # | Team | P | +/- | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCD | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 | |
| 2 | Finn Harps | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 | |
| 3 | Treaty United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 | |
| 4 | Longford Town | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 | |
| 5 | Cork City | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 6 | Kerry | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 7 | Athlone Town | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | |
| 8 | Bray Wanderers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 | |
| 9 | Cobh Ramblers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 | |
| 10 | Wexford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | Longford Town | Athlone Town |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 0 | 0 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 0 | 0 |
| Goals for (avg) | 0 | 0 |
| Goals against (avg) | 0 | 0 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 0 |
| Best win streak | 0 | 0 |
Match preview
Longford Town host Athlone Town in the First Division (Regular Season - 36) at Bishopsgate, Longford, with kick-off on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 19:45 WAT.
Our prediction model makes Longford Town narrow favourites, giving Longford Town a 37% chance of winning, 26% for the draw and 37% for Athlone Town. Our tip is: Over 1.5.
On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 57% chance of over 2.5 and a 60% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- Ireland First Division
- Date
- Friday, 16 October 2026, 19:45 WAT
- Venue
- Bishopsgate, Longford
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Quick answers
When is Longford Town vs Athlone Town?
Longford Town vs Athlone Town kicks off on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 19:45 West Africa Time.
Which competition is Longford Town vs Athlone Town in?
The match is in the Ireland First Division.
Where are Longford Town and Athlone Town in the table?
Longford Town are 4th and Athlone Town are 7th in the First Division.
Who will win Longford Town vs Athlone Town?
Our prediction is Over 1.5. Win probabilities: Longford Town 37%, draw 26%, Athlone Town 37%.
Will both teams score in Longford Town vs Athlone Town?
We estimate a 60% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Longford Town vs Athlone Town?
We estimate a 57% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Over 2.5 goals.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.