2 v 1 
Wexford FCVideo
Details
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 2022 | 7:30 pm | LOI Men's First Division | 2022 |
Match Report
Verdon bags winner for Longford
Sam Verdon was the hero for Longford Town, as his 94th minute goal earned the hosts victory at the death over Wexford in Bishopsgate.
It was a frantic end to an entertaining game. First, Aaron Dobbs saw his effort come off the stanchion in the first minute of stoppage time before Wexford were reduced to 10 men when Lorcan Fitzgerald was shown a straight red in the third minute of stoppage time and with time running out Town got their winner when Dylan Barnett’s free met the head of Verdon and he flicked it to the net.
Wexford had taken a very early lead through former Town player Jack Doherty but former Wexford star Eric Molloy levelled matters for the Town on 26 minutes. Ryan Graydon’s effort came smashing off the crossbar in the 51st minute and with neither side creating much to trouble either keeper a draw looked the likely outcome but Verdon had other ideas.
Straight from the kick-off former Jack Doherty surged through and was fouled by Matthew Dunne. He dusted himself off to take the free and he found the back of the net with a wonderful strike.
On 15 Harry Groome hit his effort over. In the 18th minute Graydon’s free looked destined for the top corner but Alex Moody made a great save.
Town were back on level terms in the 26th minute; Shane Elworthy’s cross found Verdon at the far post, his header came back to Molloy who found the back of the net with a powerful effort.
Half chances were then created by both sides as they looked for a second goal.
In the 28th minute Conor Davis’ free from the left was headed just wide by Lorcan Fitzgerald. Minutes into the second half Molloy’s pinpoint cross met Graydon but his effort was just wide.
Graydon was unlucky not to put Town in the lead in the 51st minute; he caught the ball on the volley but it came smashing off the crossbar. Both sides played good football and tried to create opportunities but nothing too clear-cut.
Just when it looked like both sides would have to settle for a share of the spoils, up popped Verdon
Timeline
| 1' | 19. Jack Doherty | |
| 23' | 19. Jack Doherty | |
| Eric Molloy | 26' | |
| 46' | Luka Lovic Conor Crowley | |
| 46' | Mitchell Byrne Len O'Sullivan | |
| 56' | 2. Aidan Friel | |
| 64' | Jordon Tallon Kevin McEvoy | |
| 71' | Dinny Corcoran Conor Barry | |
| 72' | Conor Davis Aaron Dobbs | |
| Matthew O'Brien Joe Power | 80' | |
| Eric Molloy Cristian Magerusan | 92' | |
| 10. Sam Verdon | 94' |
Past Meetings
|
(Round 6)
0 - 3LOI Men's First Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford FC v Longford Town |
|
(Series 18)
2 - 1LOI Men's First Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford FC v Longford Town |
|
(Series 9)
3 - 1LOI Men's First Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town v Wexford FC |
2LOI Men's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford FC v Longford Town FC |
2 - 4LOI Men's Premier Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town FC v Wexford FC |
2LOI Men's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford FC v Longford Town FC |
Ground
| Bishopsgate, Longford |
|---|
| City Calling Stadium, L50021, Mullolagher, Cloondara ED, Longford Municipal District, County Longford, Leinster, Ireland |
Deniese O'Flaherty
Deniese is a freelance sports journalist/broadcaster. She has worked for several local and national media outlets. GAA and soccer are her great loves and she also follows rugby league and snooker. She's a big supporter of her local clubs St. Mary's GAA Granard and Longford Town. She also follows Celtic, Liverpool and Leeds Rhinos. She presented and produced a popular sports podcast last year where she interviewed Ray Houghton, Chris Kamara and John Hartson. Deniese is currently Head of Communications for Boccia Ireland
All action here. From the free Verdon\'s beautiful header beats Moody
Lorcan Fitzgerald is off for Wexford for a terrible tackle
Eric Molloy is off
Cristian Magerusan is on
Ben Lynch with a weak cross that doesn't cause any trouble for the visitors
Matthew O'Brien makes way
Joe Power is on for Town in their first change
Jack Doherty with a free but Kevin McEvoy loses his footing at the far post and Town clear
Ball over the top to Karl Chambers but he couldn\'t connect with it
Conor Davis, the former Town player goes off
Aaron Dobbs is on against his former club
Dinny Corcoran is off
Conor Barry is on for Wexford
Shane Elworthy's ball had too much power and it's over the bar
Some good football being played here but apart from the Graydon effort there has been no clear cut chance
Jordan Tallon the player that comes off
Wexford make a third change with Kevin McEvoy coming on
Jack Doherty with a great ball in. It's get a touch out for a corner..
Dylan Barnett with the free but it's straight into Moody's arms
Aidan Friel with a yellow
What a strike by Ryan Graydon. Catching the ball on the volley and it smashes off the crossbar.
The home side have started this half better than the first
A perfect cross from Eric Molloy meets the head of Ryan Graydon but it's just wide.
Mitch Byrne is off. He got injured in his tackle on Aaron Robinson
Len O'Sullivan is on
Luca Lovic the player to make way
Conor Crowley on for Wexford
Half-time here.
Jack Doherty tries to find some space to take a shot but he's hits the ball too hard and Town are able to clear
The tackles are flying in here. Aaron Robinson on the receiving end of a rash challenge from Mitch Byrne. No card surprisingly
Graydon shows his tricky and Tallon does well
Eric Molloy with a neat ball to Sam Verdon he plays the ball back to Ryan Graydon but his effort lets him down
It's a very open game
A free from Conor Davis meets the head of Lorcan Fitzgerald and he directs the ball wide.
Like Doherty, Eric Molloy has scored against his former side. A cross into the box was kept in play by Sam Verdon, headed back to Molloy who powerfully headed to the net
Jack Doherty gets booked for a foul on Dylan Barnett
Fantastic save from Alex Moody from Ryan Graydon. Great effort from Graydon
Matthew O'Brien with the ball in meets the head of Karl Chambers but he directs it right at Alex Moody
Lovely move from Wexford and Harry Groome has a chance but he curls it over.
Dylan Barnett whips the free in but it's cleared
Karl Chambers is fouled and wins for free for Town
Jack Doherty has been excellent so far. The real threat for Wexford. They've started very well here.
Matthew Dunne with a pass back to his keeper with Doherty, lurking. Luke Dennison is out to clear
Conor Davis to Jack Doherty he hits the ball across the goal and it's cleared
Sam Verdon nods the ball down but it's cleared by Lorcan Fitzgerald
Town win the first corner of the game
Doherty takes the free and finds the back of the net with a wonderful strike
Jack Doherty is fouled and an early free for Wexford
Three points separate these two sides. Town ahead on 18. They lie in 4th in the table.
Eric Molloy starts against his former side. There are plenty of former Town players in the Wexford side - Conor Davis, Jack Doherty and Aidan Friel start while Paul Hunt and Aaron Dobbs are on the bench
Longford Town have lost their last two games and will be hoping to get back to wining ways. Wexford came back from 1-0 down to draw 1-1 with Bray on Monday with keeper Alex Moody saving an 88th min penalty
Welcome to Final Whistle's coverage of Longford Town against Wexford from Bishopsgate