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Galway United v Cork City – Match Preview – Fri 23 May 2025

22 May 2025
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Welcome to the Match Preview, here you will find all the info you need about the game. Check it all out below, with an in depth look at the opposition and a quiz at the end. Let us know what you get!

🔍 Match Summary

Galway United are set to take on Cork City in a crucial game this Friday 23rd May at 7:45PM at Eamonn Deacy Park. United come into the game in 8th place. United have suffered four consecutive losses in recent weeks, so a win is imperative for the Tribesmen to climb back up a very tight Premier Division table. Cork City sit 9th in the standings. Although their performances have been very impressive. The two teams drew in their first game of the season against each other at Turner’s Cross, in a riveting 2-2 affair.

🎟 Ticket Info

Tickets for the game are available through our website HERE. We highly encourage fans are to secure their tickets in advance online and arrive early.

📲 Follow the Action

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25 April 2025; Galway United players in a huddle before the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Galway United v Drogheda United at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

⏰ Matchday Schedule

Below are some key timings for Friday’s game

🅿️ Free Parking – Black Box: 5:30 PM

🏟️ Stadium Gates Open: 6:30 PM

🛍️ Club Shop Opens: 6:30 PM

5 May 2025; The Galway United team pose for a team photo in front of their supporters before the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Galway United and Bohemians at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

🍻 Tribes Bar Opens: 6:30 PM

🍔 Food Vendors Open: 6:30 PM

🏃 Players Out on Pitch: 7:00 PM

⚽ Kick Off v Cork City: 7:45 PM

📊 Recent Form – Galway United

Galway United’s last five (L to R): WLLLL

Killian Brouder of Galway United after the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Galway United and Sligo Rovers at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway. Photo by John Sheridan/Sportsfile

Last game: Galway United 0-1 Sligo Rovers

Last time out United suffered a narrow defeat to Sligo Rovers.

⚽ Recent Form – Cork City

Cork City’s last five (L to R): DDLLL

16 May 2025; Newly appointed Cork City manager Gerard Nash Howey, left, and Cork City Owner Dermot Usher before the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between St Patrick’s Athletic and Cork City at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Last game: St. Patrick’s Athletic 3-2 Cork City

Last time out, City were very unlucky in their last game against St. Patrick’s Athletic. The Rebel army conceded late on, as the Dubliners took all three points.

 

🔑 Key Players to Watch

14 March 2025; Jeannot Esua of Galway United celebrates after his side’s victory in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Galway United and Waterford at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

  • Jeannot Esua – Galway United: Jeannot has been a great addition to John Caulfield’s side since arriving in 2024. The Cameroonian full-back has registered multiple assists going forward and many a crucial tackle defensively. He brings energy and passion along the touchline and is certainly one to keep an eye on this Friday.

28 February 2025; Sean Maguire of Cork City during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Cork City and Bohemians at Turner’s Cross in Cork. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

  • Sean Maguire – Cork City: Former Republic of Ireland international, Sean Maguire, is a key member of the City attack and will be crucial to the Munster men on Friday following his return from injury.

🎙️ Pre-Match Thoughts

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Ahead of Friday’s crucial game against Cork City, we sat down and had a chat with Bobby Burns to preview the game. You can watch it in full below:

 

📊 The stats with Julian Canny

Friday will be the 76th meeting of the clubs.

We have beaten them 15 times, drawn 19 and lost 41.

At Premier Division level we have met 58 times with 11 wins 14 draws and 33 defeats.

At home we have faced them 35 times winning 10, drawing 8 and losing 17.

16 September 2022; Charlie Lyons of Galway United celebrates with teammates after scoring their side’s second goal during the SSE Airtricity League First Division match between Galway United and Cork City at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

We drew 2-2 in Cork on the opening day of this season while in 2022 we split the matches in Galway, one win apiece, Matt Healy, now at Shamrock Rovers scored the only goal in the meeting in May, while Charlie Lyons scored United’s winner in the September encounter.

Our record home victory is 3-1 which has happened four times.

3 March 2025; Stephen Walsh of Galway United during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Galway United and Shelbourne at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Player milestones for Friday

Stephen Walsh in line for his 350th game for the club, within touching distance of Kevin Cassidy’s 368.

Vince Borden still waiting to make his 80th appearance

Regan Donelon’s next game will be his 50th for the club.

Sean Kerrigan could make his 10th appearance.

QUIZ

We have five questions below, tap to reveal the answer, let us know how many you get.

Who is the new Cork City manager?

Ger Nash

What former Galway United attacker plays for Cork City?

Ruairi Keating

What year did John Caulfield win the Premier Division as manager with Cork City?

2017

What was John Caulfield's first season in charge of Cork City?

2013

Which former United player scored a last minute bicycle kick winner against Cork City before moving to them?

Charlie Lyons

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C’mon United – see you at Eamonn Deacy Park!

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