0 v 3 
Longford TownVideo
Details
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 March 2022 | 7:45 pm | LOI Men's First Division | 2022 |
Match Report
Longford grab hat-trick in win over Wexford
Goals from Dylan Barnett, Ryan Graydon and Aaron Robinson helped Longford Town dispatch of Wexford FC 3-0 at Ferrycarrig Park tonight in the First Division.
The hosts were able to muster a strong second-half performance but the damage had already been done on a night when De Town’s experience shone through.
Longford got off to a dream start when Dylan Barnett fired the ball through Paul Hunt’s legs from a set-piece routine.
Ian Ryan’s men struggled to get going after conceding so early.
Two former Longford Town players, Joe Manley and Aaron Dobbs had Wexford’s two best chances of the first half.
Manley had a header cleared off the line, while Dobbs saw his close range volley sail over the bar.
Wexford were made to pay for not finishing their chances when Ryan Graydon finished off a counter attack with a sublime chip over Paul Hunt.
De Town went into the break 2-0 up.
It was the hosts that started the second period better. Dinny Corcoran came close with a volley but failed to hit the target. Corcoran is still in search of that elusive 100th career goal.
Conor Crowley, Thomas Considine and Jack Doherty were all introduced with just 15 minutes remaining and made an immediate impact.
Crowley almost curled an effort past Luke Dennison but his effort skimmed the bar. Considine provided much needed threat down the right flank and Doherty immediately started to pull the strings for Wexford.
However Wexford failed to make any of their chances count and 10 minutes from time Longford stung once again.
Another counter attack this time ended with Aaron Robinson lifting the ball over Hunt from the edge of the area to treble their lead.
Tonight’s result means that Wexford remain in fourth, four points behind Waterford.
De Town’s first three points of the season sees them move to sixth in the table.
They host Galway United next week, while Wexford travel to Bray Wanderers.
Longford Town
| 18 | Luke Dennison Goalkeeper |  |
| 2 | Shane Elworthy Defender | |
| 3 | Dylan Barnett Defender | 2' |
| 4 | Aaron Robinson 17 Midfielder | 81' |
| 5 | Michael McDonnell Midfielder | 49' |
| 7 | Ryan Graydon Forward | 17' 41' |
| 10 | Sam Verdon 24 Forward | 23' |
| 11 | Eric Molloy 19 Forward | |
| 16 | Darren Craven Midfielder | |
| 20 | Dean McMenamy Midfielder | |
| 23 | Ben Lynch Midfielder | |
| 1 | Lee Steacy Goalkeeper | |
| 17 | Matthew O’Brien 4 Midfielder | |
| 19 | Karl Chambers 11 Forward | |
| 21 | Joe Power | |
| 22 | Matthew Dunne | |
| 24 | Callum Warfield 10 Forward | |
| 30 | Adam Hayden Goalkeeper | |
| 14 | Aidan Mooney Defender |
Timeline
| 2' | 3. Dylan Barnett | |
| 17' | 19. Ryan Graydon | |
| 23' | 10. Sam Verdon | |
| 41' | 19. Ryan Graydon | |
| 45' | Eric Molloy Karl Chambers | |
| 49' | 5. Michael McDonnell | |
| Aidan Friel Thomas Considine | 65' | |
| Conor Davis Conor Crowley | 65' | |
| Conor Barry Jack Doherty | 65' | |
| 70' | Sam Verdon Callum Warfield | |
| 81' | 4. Aaron Robinson | |
| 84' | Aaron Robinson Matthew O'Brien | |
| Adam Wells Evan Farrell | 87' | |
| Paul Cleary Jordan Tallon | 87' |
Past Meetings
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(Series 18)
2 - 1LOI Men's First Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford FC v Longford Town |
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(Series 9)
3 - 1LOI Men's First Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town v Wexford FC |
Ground
| Ferrycarrig Park |
|---|
| Ferrycarrig Park, Kilpatrick, The Borough District of Wexford, County Wexford, Leinster, Y35 E296, Ireland |
Three minutes to be added on here
Dobbs goes into the referee's book
GOAL! That surely wraps it up. Aaron Robinson shoots from distance and lobs Paul Hunt. 3-0
Dobbs scoops a pass from Doherty and fires a volley at goal that just misses
Crowley looks to bend one into the top corner but it just goes wide
Conor Barry shoots from distance but it sails wide
A positive start from the hosts here in the second-half
Joe Manley crosses the ball in for Dinny Corcoran at the far post but he can't get his head on it
Sam Verdon cushions the ball for Graydwon who fires at goal but fails to find the net
Corcoran with a volley on the edge of the area but he can't find the target
Back underway at Ferrycarrig
HT: Longford lead 2-0 here at Ferrycarrig. The early goal was a major setback for the hosts but they have gradually grown into this one. Longford have taken their chances showing their experience
Dean McMenamy fires an effort just wide
Robinson booked for a hard tackle on Barry
Graydon is booked for a hard tackle on Lorcan Fitzgerald
Conor Barry rifles a shot from distance but it rolls wide of the post
Graydon takes the ball down in his stride inside the box and fires a quick volley but it just goes wide
Dobbs gets his head on to a cross from Adam Wells but it loops over the bar
Paul Cleary hits a volley from a Conor Davis delivery but it goes the wrong side of the post
Verdon is booked
Dinny Corcoran shoots from distance but slips and his effort ends up being a tame one
GOAL! Ryan Graydon looks to square the ball across the box but it bounces off of Paul Cleary. It comes back to Graydon who lifts the ball over Hunt to double Longford's lead
The hosts have come into this one more, both sides creating chances
The Town dominating proceedings here so far, spurred on by that early goal
GOAL! A quick start for the visitors. A short corner finds its way to Barnett who drills it home
And we are underway at Ferrycarrig
Not long to go until kick-off here in Wexford. Another big test for Ian Ryan's men as they face another side that were in the Premier Division last year. Longford are still searching for their first win of the season after a stagnated start to the season
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Hello and welcome to FinalWhistle.ie's coverage of tonight's SSE Airtricity League First Division fixture between Wexford FC and Longford Town. I'm Seán Crosbie and I will be keeping you up to date on all the action here from Ferrycarrig Park