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Athlone Town and Cork City meet on Friday, Oct 2 at 8:45 PM in the 1st Division.
Athlone Town come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5). Cork City, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (5W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Athlone Town head into this on the back of a defeat, while Cork City arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.
Despite playing at home, Athlone Town face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Cork City have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Cork City won 3–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: Despite home advantage, Cork City arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Athlone Town. Cork City to win.