UCD vs Longford Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
On 09 October 2026, UCD face Longford at UCD Bowl with kickoff scheduled for . This Ireland 1 division encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
UCD tend to overload midfield areas.
Longford tend to overload midfield areas.
Recent Form
UCD
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Longford
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UCD have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.
Meanwhile, Longford have shown strong momentum, remaining difficult to beat in recent weeks. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.
Recent Form Home/Away
UCD (Home)
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Longford (Away)
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A clear home bias is evident in UCD's recent performances.
Longford form remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
UCD
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Longford
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UCD have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Meanwhile, Longford are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
UCD (Home)
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Longford (Away)
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There is little difference in UCD's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Longford show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
UCD
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Longford
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UCD have often featured in open games with several goals. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
Meanwhile, Longford show no clear trend in the goal count of their recent fixtures. Much depends on the opponent.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
UCD (Home)
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Longford (Away)
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A big contrast, with UCD's home games producing significantly more goals.
Only small differences appear in Longford's match tempo home versus away.
Scoring Consistency
UCD
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Longford
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UCD have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
In contrast, Longford have generally been effective going forward, scoring in most recent games. Their attacking play remains a key strength.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
UCD (Home)
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Longford (Away)
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There is little difference in UCD's scoring output across venues.
A surprising trend, with Longford's goals coming much more frequently in away fixtures.
On average UCD scores 2.2 and concedes 1.2 goals in home matches, while Longford averagely scores 1.2 and concedes 1.6 goals in away matches.
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UCD vs Longford Video Content
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UCD vs Longford Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average UCD scores after every 5.9 shots, while Longford gets averagely 8.8 shots in a game.
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UCD vs Longford Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
UCD fielded the below lineup in the last match against Cork City: Kavanagh; Cailloce, Holohan, Wells, Murphy; Curtis, Dignam; Smith, Behan, McCullagh; Akinrintayo
In their last match against Finn Harps starting lineup of Longford was the following: Moore; Hough, Mccarthy, Manuel; O'Brien; Paraschiv, Adenekan, Doran, Moore; Murtagh, Williams
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