

Darragh Nugent 12' | ||
Aaron Robinson 30' | ||
Shane Elworthy 63' | ||
0-1 | 65' Anthony Wordsworth | |
Dean Williams 75' | 1-1 | |
Dean Williams 76' | ||
76' Greg Halford | ||
86' Greg Halford |
Details
Date | Time | League | Season |
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13 November 2021 | 7:30 pm | LOI Men's Premier Division | 2021 |
Match Report
Williams earns Longford draw with Waterford
A 75th minute penalty from Dean Williams earned Longford Town a 1-1 draw at home to Waterford on a misty night at Bishopsgate.
Waterford had taken the lead on 65 minute when Anthony Wordsworth scored a stunning goal. It was no more than the visitors deserved but 10 minutes later Darragh Nugent played a lovely ball into Williams but he was taken down by Eddie Nolan. Williams made no mistake with the spot-kick.
In what was a poor opening half chances were at a premium with neither keeper having to make a real save of note. The visitors bossed possession with Niall O’Keeffe, John Martin and Shane Griffin having chances. Dean Williams and Aaron Robinson with the chances in that half for the home side.
The visitors finished with 10 men after Halford was sent off for Waterford in the 86th minute on a second yellow.
Williams’ 75th minute penalty earned Town a draw in their final home game of the season.
Waterford are level on points with Finn Harps but stay in ninth due to an inferior goal difference. They finished the game with 10 men after defender Greg Halford received a second yellow card from referee Ray Matthews.
In what was a poor first half chances were at a premium. Williams shot straight at Murphy in the third minute while the visitors’ first chance on goal came in the ninth minute but Niall O’Keeffe should’ve done better with his effort.
As the half went on the Blues enjoyed a lot of possession but rarely made Town keeper Lee Steacy work. John Martin (Waterford) and Aaron Robinson (Town) both had chances from headers that were wide of the target. In the 38th minute Shane Griffin shot over as Town failed to clear a Waterford corner.
The second half was a lot better than the first as both sides upped their performances. Just like the first half Williams had the first effort after the break but Murphy again saved. In the 59th minute Town keeper Steacy brought off a fine save to deny Eddie Nolan.
The deadlock was eventually broken in the 65th minute when Wordsworth hit a stunning strike through a crowded area to give the visitors the lead. 10 minutes later and Town were back on level terms when Williams made no mistake from the penalty spot.
Things got worse for the visitors on 86 minutes when Greg Halford was sent off after picking up a needless second yellow card. The Town defence stood firm as Waterford went in search of a second goal. The battle to avoid finishing in the relegation play-off spot goes down to the final league game of the season.
Timeline
15. Darragh Nugent | 12' | |
6. Aaron Robinson | 30' | |
2. Shane Elworthy | 63' | |
65' | 40. Anthony Wordsworth | |
Conor Davis Aaron McNally |
68' | |
Aaron Robinson Callum Warfield |
69' | |
73' | Shane Griffin Callum Stringer |
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Dean Williams | 75' | |
Dean Williams | 76' | |
76' | Greg Halford | |
78' | Callum Stringer Kyle Ferguson |
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86' | Greg Halford |
Past Meetings
![]() ![]() (Series 25)
4 - 1Regional Sports Centre Waterford v Longford Town |
![]() ![]() (Series 17)
1 - 2Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town v Waterford |
![]() ![]() (Series 7)
1 - 0Regional Sports Centre Waterford v Longford Town |
![]() ![]() 4 - 6Online Event Longford Town v Waterford |
Ground
Bishopsgate, Longford |
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City Calling Stadium, L50021, Mullolagher, Cloondara ED, Longford Municipal District, County Longford, Leinster, Ireland |
Four minutes added on at Bishopsgate.
Dean Williams with a shot on goal. Close
Darragh Power puts in a well timed tackle on Rob Manley
Greg Halford gets a needless second yellow card and referee Ray Matthews shows him a red.
Dean Williams is taken down and puts away a penalty to draw the home side level
Callum Warfield with a chance but hits it over the bar.
Anthony Wordsworth with a stunning goal.
Shane Elworthy gets booked for a foul on Junior
Eddie Nolan's shot is saved by the feet of Lee Steacy
Darragh Power fouls Dean Williams but nothing given. Williams isn't happy.
Patterson does well to get past a few Town players to put a cross into the box but no Waterford player there.
Aaron Robinson's clearance falls to Jack Stafford but he really should've done better with his strike
Rob Manley clears Phoenix Patterson's corner.
The visitors win a corner
Darragh Nugent into Dean Williams but Murphy is out to save.
A free from Conor Davis just whizzes over the head of Aaron Robinson.
Town get the ball away before Griffin takes a punt
Lee Steacy messes up when he tries to clear, it falls to Shane Griffin but it's over
A corner to the visitors
Ball put in by Conor Davis is headed away by Eddie Nolan
Aaron Robinson is booked.
Aaron Robinson with a diving header for the home side but it's wide.
John Martin with a header but it's wide.
A cross from Jack Stafford hits the post and goes out for a goal kick.
The Blues are coming into the game and playing some good football
Darragh Nugent picks up an early yellow card for a foul on Jack Stafford
Not much of note happening here.
Dean Williams with a shot but it's straight at Brian Murphy
Late change on the Town bench - Dylan Grimes picked up an injury in the warm-up and he is replaced by Aaron McCabe.
Quite foggy here in Longford this evening.
Town are already relegated but are playing for pride. Waterford are in 9th position, just one point behind Finn Harps (who have a good goal difference). With two games remaining every point is vital for the Blues.
Waterford have beaten Town in all three of their meetings this season. Can they make it four or can the home side finally get a win against the Blues?
The teams are in and both sides make two changes to the teams that played in their previous games. For the home side Mick McDonnell and Dylan Grimes drop to the bench and they're replaced by Joe Manley and Conor Davis. Waterford are without the suspended Cameron Evans and injured Issac Tshipamba, they're replaced by Darray Power and Junior Quitirna
Good evening and welcome to this evening's Final Whistle coverage of Longford Town and Waterford. I'm Deniese O'Flaherty and will be keeping you updated on proceedings.