Matchday 31 Preview – Kerry FC v Cork City
With the destination of the title decided, it’s easy know the countdown to the end of the season is fast approaching. Cork City, who were crowned SSE Airtricity First Division Champions last Friday night are the visitors to Mounthawk Park on Friday night on Matchday 31.
Cork City, who were well deserving of the league title, will pose a difficult opponent to Kerry FC on Friday night. With just one loss on their way to victory, it has been a dominate display by the Leesider’s in the division and have earned themselves a direct call up back to Premier Division football at the first time of asking.
Kerry will be looking to add further points to the table in the clubs just second ever campaign in the League of Ireland. A disappointing defeat to UCD the last time out in Tralee was backed up by last gasp draw away to Treaty United last Friday night. Fans and players alike will know a Kerry FC victory was deserved in that game. Kerry dominated possession for 100 minutes but a last gasp goal earned the Limerick outfit a share of the spoils.
But Kerry FC can bring some confidence into this game in Mounthawk Park tomorrow night. The last time Cork came to town an early penalty was all that separated the two sides in Tralee. Kerry had a number of chances throughout the game and on another occasion could have earned at least a point against the would be champions.
So the scene is set for the visit of Cork City to Mounthawk Park tomorrow evening. With a good weather forecast and strong ticket sales, this is sure to be a game not to be missed.
Matchday 31 : Kerry FC v Cork City
Mounthawk Park, Tralee
Friday, September 13th – 19:45 Kick Off
Previous Meetings
Cork City Wins 3 | Draws 0 | Kerry FC Wins 0
Did you know?
Kerry’s sole signing of the summer transfer window has come from our Cork neighbours. Oran Crowe signed for the Kingdom from Cork City just a couple of weeks ago and has made two appearances in the Kerry green to date.
Injury Update
Speaking to the media earlier this week, First Team Head Coach Conor McCarthy issued no fresh injury concerns ahead of the game against Cork City. Oran Crowe did require stitches after getting an elbow to the face against Treaty United last time out but he should be fit and ready by kick off. Recent absentee’s Antonio Tuta, Andy Spain and Valerii Dolia have all minutes back under their belts and remain available.
‘What They Said’
Conor McCarthy – “A look we are looking forward to it. It’s an exciting game for us to play. They’ve signed some very good players during the window so it’s a brilliant test and challenge for us to play against a team like that. So like that myself, the players, the club as a whole are looking forward to it 100%.”
