Wayside Celtic 2-3 Inchicore Athletic FC: Dramatic Comeback Sinks Hosts in Leinster Senior League Thriller

The Ireland Leinster Senior League served up a classic encounter on 31 May 2026 as Inchicore Athletic FC came from behind to beat Wayside Celtic 3-2 away. The match swung back and forth, with the visitors’ resilience and clinical finishing proving decisive in a game that kept spectators on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.

First Half: Wayside Dominate

Wayside Celtic started brightly and took a well‑deserved lead in the 15th minute when a corner was headed home by their centre‑back. They doubled their advantage just before half‑time with a breakaway goal that left Inchicore’s defence exposed. At 2-0 down, the visitors faced a mountain to climb.

Second Half: Inchicore Fight Back

The momentum shifted dramatically after the restart. Inchicore pulled one back in the 52nd minute through a powerful strike from the edge of the box. The equaliser came in the 73rd minute after a defensive lapse allowed the away striker to slot home from a tight angle. With the scores level, both teams pushed for a winner, and it was Inchicore who found it in the 88th minute – a looping header from a free kick that caught the home goalkeeper off his line.

Standout Performances

• Inchicore’s No. 10: Scored one and assisted the winner, orchestrating the comeback.
• Wayside’s goalkeeper: Made several fine saves but could do little to prevent the turnaround.
• Wayside’s centre‑backs: Solid first half but were caught out for the equaliser.

League Context

The win lifts Inchicore Athletic FC into the top four of the Leinster Senior League standings, while Wayside Celtic remain in the lower half of the table. The result highlights the competitiveness of the league, where no lead is safe and momentum can shift in an instant.