Longford Town Suffer Narrow Defeat to Wexford in First Division Thriller

Longford Town were edged out 2-1 by Wexford in a pulsating Ireland First Division encounter on 26 July 2026. The match at City Calling Stadium saw the hosts take an early lead only to be undone by a second-half fightback from the visitors.

The home crowd were celebrating in the 12th minute when striker Jack Doyle latched onto a through ball from Rob Manley and slotted past Wexford goalkeeper Noah Byrne. Longford dominated the opening half-hour, with Dylan Cash hitting the post from a corner.

Wexford regrouped after the break and equalized in the 58th minute through a stunning volley from midfielder Conor Levingston. The visitors grew in confidence and completed the turnaround in the 74th minute when James Dunne headed home from a free kick. Longford pushed for an equalizer but found Wexford's defense resolute, with Byrne making a crucial save in stoppage time.

The defeat leaves Longford Town in 7th place, while Wexford climb to 4th in the First Division standings. Longford manager Stephen Henderson lamented his side's inability to build on their first-half dominance, while Wexford boss Brian O'Sullivan praised his team's character.