Athlone vs Longford head to head stats
The upcoming match between Athlone Town and Longford Town on October 20, 2023, is set to be an intriguing contest in the First Division. Here's a breakdown of the teams' recent performance, their head-to-head history, and their statistics for the current season:
1. **Head-to-Head History:**
Athlone Town and Longford Town have a history of competitive matches, having played each other in 47 games prior to this encounter. In these matches, Longford Town has had the upper hand, winning 27 times, while Athlone Town has won 10 times. The remaining 10 matches ended in draws. On average, these matches have seen approximately 2.94 goals per game.
2. **Current Season's Standings:**
As of now, Athlone Town is positioned in 5th place in the First Division, while Longford Town holds the 8th position. This suggests that Athlone Town might have a slight advantage in terms of their current league standing.
3. **Performance in the Current Season:**
- Athlone Town has averaged 1.53 goals per match in the current season. Notably, in 76.47% of their home matches, there have been over 1.5 goals scored, and in 52.94% of their home matches, there have been over 2.5 goals.
- Longford Town, on the other hand, has averaged 1.11 goals per match in the 2023 season. When playing away from home, in 64.71% of their matches, there have been over 1.5 goals, and in 41.18% of these away matches, there have been over 2.5 goals.
4. **Recent Encounters in the Current Season:**
In the current season, Athlone Town and Longford Town have faced each other three times already. The outcome of these matches can give some insight into their recent form and competitiveness.
Given the historical head-to-head results and the performance statistics of the current season, it appears that Longford Town has been the stronger team in recent years. However, individual matches can always be unpredictable, and anything can happen in football. Fans of both teams will be eagerly anticipating this fixture, hoping for an exciting and closely contested game.
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