The match of 3rd round between Sligo Rovers и Cork City took place at The Showgrounds on 26 February 2018, Monday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (18 August 2017) and ended with the victory of Sligo Rovers with a score 0-1.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 3 points.
Sligo Rovers takes the 5th position in the league table with 3 points. This is the 2nd of 36 team game in the tournament.
Sligo Rovers has the same number of points with the nearest team on top and can score 102. In addition, the distance from the TOP-4 is zero points (102 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with Sligo Rovers and can score 102 points. The goal difference is 2:2. The Sligo Rovers defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Cork City is the leader of the tournament with 6 points. This is the 2nd of 36 team game in the tournament.
The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score 102 points additionally. The goal difference is 5:2. In additional, Cork City has the best offensive record in the league. The Cork City defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Sligo Rovers Stats
The team scored 14 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 15-15. The average number of goals is 1.5. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.3.
Sidelined players: DONELON REGAN, CRETARO RAFFAELE
Cork City Stats
The team scored 18 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 6 wins, zero draws и 4 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 21-16. The average number of goals is 2.1. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.4.
Sidelined players: DUNLEAVY JOHN