Cobh Ramblers come into this one with a point to prove. Recent results show a mixed bag — a 2-1 loss to Longford Town back in May, a 1-2 win at Treaty United, but then a heavy 5-1 drubbing at Bray Wanderers. That 5-1 will sting. It was a defensive collapse, the kind that leaves a mark. But they bounced back with a 2-0 home win over Kerry FC, showing they can tighten up at St Colman's Park. Home form is their lifeline. They're a side that feeds off the crowd in Cobh, and they'll need that energy here.

Longford Town, meanwhile, have been the definition of inconsistent. They beat Cobh 2-1 earlier in the season, but then lost to Wexford at Bishopsgate — a result that sent Wexford into the play-off places. That loss shows their vulnerability, especially away from home. Longford's recent away form has been patchy, and they've struggled to string together back-to-back wins. They're a mid-table side with ambitions, but they lack the killer instinct to close out games on the road. Cobh, despite the ups and downs, have shown they can grind out results when it matters. This is a classic 'home banker with a twist' — Cobh are the value pick.