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Waterford United 1 - 0 Wexford Youths
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Waterford United collected a hard earned three points in the southeast derby against Wexford Youths in the RSC on Friday night. John Kearney scored the only goal of the game before two red cards made for an exciting last 15 minutes. The game started slowly with the first chance of the game arriving after ten minutes. Waterford-born Shane Nolan played a ball over the Blues defence to find Gary Sheahan but Kevin Burns narrowed the angle and Sheahan couldn’t find the target. Waterford United thought they had taken the lead after 16 minutes.
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Derby D-day looms for Southerners

It’s the South-East derby this week as Wexford Youths travel to the RSC to take on neighbours Waterford United. Both sides come into the game in relatively poor form as the hosts have one win in six and the Youths have lost their last two games to Longford Town and Cork City Foras Co-op. This derby game could possibly be the most important of the season for both sides as Waterford look to keep up their fight for promotion and the Youths look to steer clear of the lower tiers of the League. read more>>>

Cork City 1 - 0 Wexford Youths
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Graham Cummins appears to be completely unstoppable as his 16th goal of the season, 14 coming in the league itself, put Cork City on the road to their third win on the bounce over Wexford Youths at Turner’s Cross on Friday night. This was his fourth strike in three games and yet again he headed home to give City the lead and, in truth, without his goals it seems highly likely that the Leesiders would be down towards the lower echelons of the division. read more>>>

Youths hoping to crack Cork shell

Wexford Youths travel to Turners Cross to take on Cork City Foros Co-op tonight with kick-off at 7.45pm. It’s a tricky period for the Youths as their next three games are away to Cork and Waterford United followed by a home fixture against Shelbourne FC. However, these are games that Wexford Youths manager Noel O’Connor feels bring out the best in his young side. read more>>>

Wexford Youths 1-2 Longford Town

Late substitute Jason Oladele was the hero on the night for Longford Town as he sprang from the bench and grabbed a vital winner in the 84th minute as Longford beat Wexford Youths 2-1 at Ferrycarrig Park. Both sides started fairly tentatively and it wasn't exactly pleasing on the eye at times. However, the Youths created a chance out of nothing in the 21st minute when an aimless punt down the middle of the park by Anthony Wolfe was latched onto by Danny Furlong. Furlong looked to be in and he was heading for a one on one clash with Aarron Shanahan until he lost his balance and fell over, leaving John Lester with the task of cleaning up. read more>>>

Wexford Youths 5-3 Limerick FC

Wexford Youth's beat Limerick FC 5-3 at Ferrycarrig Park on Friday night thanks to a brace from Shane Dempsey and further goals from Jimmy Keohane, Dean Broaders and Gary Sheahan. The Youths started and finished the better team and immediately put the pressure on Pat Scully's men. In the 11th minute man of the match Shane Dempsey took a shot from almost 25 yards, but Dave Ryan somehow kept the shot out via the post. Limerick had flashes of class though players like Shane Tracey and full back Martin Deedy. In fact, it was Deedy who got their first chance of the game when he hit the post from a 20 yard free kick in the 17th minute. read more>>>

Wexford look to bounce back against Limerick

Wexford Youths take on Limerick FC on Friday night at Ferrycarrig Park, kick-off 8pm. It’s an interesting game for Wexford manager Noel O’ Connor as it’s his home town team that stands in the way of three valuable points. The Youths lost 3-1 to Derry City last week and will be looking to bounce back against the Shannonsider’s. O’ Connor has no suspensions and few injuries to worry about. Midfielder Kevin Rowe is the only doubt with a bruised foot. read more>>>

Youths travel to the Brandywell

Wexford Youths make the long journey up north for their clash against Derry City at the Brandywell tonight, kick-off 7.45pm. The Youths have recently lost two influential players in Captain David Breen and midfield enforcer Paul Malone. However, even though the team might not be as experienced the squad still has a vibrant and youthful edge to it. Finn Harps saw this last week as they went down 3-0 to the Youths thanks to a brace from Anthony Wolfe and a late Gary Sheahan strike. read more>>>

Wexford Youths 3-0 Finn Harps

A brace from Anthony Wolfe and a late strike from Gary Sheahan gave the Wexford Youths all three points as they beat Finn Harps by 3-0 on Friday night at Ferrycarrig Park. The Youths have recently lost two influential players as captain David Breen has retired and midfielder Paul Malone has moved to France so it was an extremely youthful starting line up for tonight’s encounter. However, that didn’t faze Noel O’ Connors new look side as they took the lead as early as the 8th minute. Shane Dempsey whipped in a corner from the right and it was met by the head of the in rushing Anthony Wolfe. The keeper palmed the ball away, but the linesman had judged the ball to have crossed the line and the goal was given. read more>>>

Monaghan United 4 - 2 Wexford Youths
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Sean Brennan provided the inspiration for Monaghan United as they outscored a doughty Wexford Youths in a match of all-out attack at Gortakeegan. Although playing up front, Brennan pulled all the creative strings for the Mons. He was on hand to guide Aidan Collins’ pass on for Philly Hughes, who in turn released Karl Bermingham to shoot the home side in front after just ten minutes. Uncertain in defence, Youths were a different side when they carried the ball over the halfway line. The movement of Gary Sheehan threatened to unhinge United, and a first-time Danny Furlong volley that whizzed over the crossbar (17) showed that Mick Wallace’s charges meant business. read more>>>

Shamrock Rovers 5 - 1 Wexford Youths
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Shamrock Rovers hit five past Wexford Youths to advance to the fourth round of the FAI Cup on Friday night, but not before Wexford had caused a few heart attacks in the Rovers dugout. Rovers were handed a dream start after just three minutes when Sean O’Connor won a fifty-fifty ball on the halfway line against Anthony Wolfe. He tore up the line, beat the covering Chris Kenny and crossed into the box where Dessie Baker got the deftest touch and lifted the ball over Packie Holden in the Wexford goal. read more>>>

Wexford Youths 3-2 Mervue United

Mervue United took the lead twice, but still came away with nothing as a 93rd minute goal from Shane Dempsey gave the Wexford Youths a 3-2 victory at Ferrycarrig Park. It was an exciting opening to the game as both sides attacked each other from the start. Mervue had the better of the opening proceedings and really piled on the pressure as they took the lead as early as the 4th minute. Anthony Wolfe as judged to have handled the ball in the box and referee Jim McKill pointed to the spot. Evan Connolly stepped up to take the penalty and coolly slotted it to the right of the goal past Packie Holden. read more>>>

Shelbourne 1-2 Wexford Youths
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Wexford Youths claimed their second shock win in as many weeks as they beat hosts Shelbourne 2-1 in Tolka Park on Friday evening. Shelbourne were in control for most of the match, and came to rue their failure to put away the chances they had. A controversial penalty, converted by David Breen, and a wondrous goal by Shane Dempsey cancelled out Sean Byrne’s earlier goal for Shels. Both sides came into the match on the back of wins last week, and sought to carry their momentum forward. Shels had a brighter start, with David Cassidy having a half chance after 6 minutes. read more>>>

Youths take on the Blues in South-East derby

The Wexford Youths welcome Stephen Henderson’s Waterford United side to Ferrycarrig Park on Friday night, kick-off 8pm. After last weeks disappointing defeat to Cork City Foras Co-op the Youths will be looking to get back to winning ways against the high flying Blues. Waterford are in a rich vain of form and they will be looking to get all three points so that they can keep the pressure on Derry City in the race for promotion. read more>>>

Wexford Youths 0-2 Cork City Foras Co-op

Cork City took all three points away to the Wexford Youths all thanks to a brace from Graham Cummins. It was drama for the word go as both sides got stuck into each other at Ferrycarrig Park. Cork City made the break through as early as the 6th minute when Ex-Waterford United striker Graham Cummins opened the scoring. Shane Duggan picked the ball up on the left hand side and played a neat pass back to the on rushing Dave Rogers whose curling cross whizzed over the heads of the Wexford backline. Cummins was unmarked at the back post and he coolly volleyed home with his right foot into the bottom right corner passed the bemused Packie Holden. read more>>>

Youths welcome Cork to Ferrycarrig

Wexford Youths entertain Cork City Foras Co-op on Friday night at Ferrycarrig Park , kick-off 8pm. This will be the first meeting in the League between the two sides and it promises to be an exciting encounter. The Youths have no injury worries coming into the game and they will be full of confidence after recent victories over Athlone and Longford Town. Wexford have responded in the best possible way after that embarrassing defeat to Derry City a few weeks ago. read more>>>

Longford Town 0 - 1 Wexford Youths
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A mistake by Longford keeper Stephen Conlon in the 6th minute proved costly as the home side fell to their sixth defeat of the season at home to Wexford Youths on Tuesday night. Under pressure from Gary Sheehan, Conlon’s poorly fisted clearance from Patsy Malone’s cross fell to Kevin Rowe. The Longford netminder came charging out and upended Rowe in the box. Up stepped Sheehan who made no mistake with the resultant penalty. It was a disappointing display from the Town who failed to build on their excellent victory over Waterford United at the weekend. They went from their best performance of the season to arguably their worst. read more>>>

Limerick FC 2-0 Wexford Youths
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Strikes from Thomas Lyons and Robbie Kelleher proved the difference as Limerick put in a solid performance to overcome ten-man Wexford on Shannonside. After Patsy Malone was dismissed for hauling down John Tierney, who was through on goal, Shane Tracey struck a free kick into the wall, which fell to Tierney once more who then slotted in Thomas Lyons for his first goal of the campaign. read more>>>

O’Connor takes Youths back home

Noel O’ Connor takes his Wexford Youths side down to his native county to take on promotion chasing Limerick FC. O’Connor will be hoping that his side can bounce back after last weekends demoralising defeat to Derry City. Wexford go into the game without the services of Chris Kenny, who is suspended as a result of last Sunday’s red card against Derry . While Anto Russell and Aidan McCann both face late fitness tests. read more>>>

Youths aiming to set the story straight

September 27th 2008 may not ring a bell on the sports calendar for all footballing fans, but it does with the Wexford Youths faithful. That was the date the Youths lost 6-1 to an exciting and talented Derry City side that beat Mick Wallace’s troops in the League of Ireland Cup Final. Stephen Kenny’s side were very impressive on the night and even though Danny Furlong’s goal looked to have put the Youths back in contention, the men from the North were far too strong. read more>>>

Cork City Foras Co-op 3 - 0 Wexford Youths
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Cork City Foras Co-op won their first ever cup game at Turner’s Cross on Monday night, beating Wexford Youths by three goals to nil in front of 645 on a perfect evening for football. Davin O’Neill’s fifth goal of the season broke the deadlock for Cork with less than a half-hour remaining as Graham Cummins doubled the scoreline in the final ten minutes to guarantee a home tie in Round 2. Rory Morrissey added some gloss to the win in the dying embers with his first strike for the club.
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Finn Harps 2 - 1 Wexford Youths
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A wonderful strike from Tommy Bonner was enough for Finn Harps to come from behind and defeat Wexford Youths at Finn Park on Friday night. The former Letterkenny Rovers midfielder, after being fed by Kevin McHugh on the edge of the area, struck the ball superbly into the top corner for a real scrapbook goal with 17 minutes remaining. It completed a fine turnaround for the Donegal side, who went in at half-time a goal in arrears after a tepid first 45 minutes. A hazardous one-two between Gary Whoriskey and Matthew Crossan in front of their own penalty area enabled visiting Wexford to take the lead on 33 minutes. read more>>>

Wexford Youths 2 Salthill Devon 1

Danny Furlong was the hero as he scored the vital winning goal late on as the Wexford Youths beat Salthill Devon 2-1 at Ferrycarrig Park. The game took a while to get going as it was the first meeting between these two sides and they were just trying to scope each other out. Wexford had the best of the opening exchanges as firstly, Shane Dempsey tested Ronan Forde with a 25 yard free kick and then in the 16th minute Danny Furlong hit the side netting with a header inside the box. Noel O’ Connor’s side was winning the battle in midfield and their pressure eventually paid off as they took the lead in the 26th minute.
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Wexford Youths 0-1 Monaghan United
By James Phelan

Wexford Youths search for their first home victory over Monaghan United will have to wait after they were beaten 1-0 at Ferrycarrig Park thanks to a goal by Barry Clancy in the 7th minute. It was a tale of the over flashy jerseys as Wexford Youths ran onto the field in their infamous pink strips while Monaghan tried to out do them with their new luminous yellow strip. Wexford started the livelier team as firstly Gary Sheehan ran onto a long ball and flicked the ball passed goalkeeper Gabriel Sava, but with the goal open he shot wide from an acute angle. read more>>>

Youths aiming for first home victory over Monaghan

Wexford Youths welcome Monaghan United to Ferrycarrig Park on Sunday afternoon for their Airtricity Divison One clash, kick-off 2pm. Noel O’ Connor’s Youths got their first victory of the season after they beat Mervue United 1-0 thanks to a Jimmy Keohane strike. Monaghan bounced back from their 1-0 defeat to Finn Harps last weekend with an impressive 1-0 EA Sports cup win over Shelbourne FC on Tuesday night. read more>>>

North Dublin Schoolboys 16s 0-0 Wexford Schoolboys 16s

This was the 16’s fifth group game and they have just missed out on qualification, despite only losing one game, a 2-1 defeat to Kilkenny when they conceded an 86th minute goal. The performance against North Dublin Schoolboys was superb and difficult to comprehend how we did not score. We did manage to score one when the linesman signalled a goal but a combination of weakness and inefficiency on the part of the officials, and the obvious pressure of the home team management, resulted in the absence of justice. Such is sport, such is life.

Mervue United 0-1 Wexford Youths
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Wexford Youths recorded their first win of the season as they overcame a stubborn ten man Mervue United side in Terryland Park on Friday night. With only one goal scored in their three meetings last season, Wexford repeated their win of last season in the two clubs first ever meeting. The first half was a forgettable affair with the only talking point the rather harsh sending off of Mervue left back Darren Young following a tackle on Shane Dempsey, which warranted a yellow card rather than the straight red brandished by ref Padraig Sutton. read more>>>

Wexford 1-1 Shelbourne
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With both sides having a slow start to the season, Wexford Youths and Shelbourne shared the spoils in a mainly uninspiring game at Ferrycarrig Park on Sunday afternoon. The visitors shaded the first half and went into the break with a one goal lead, but the home side fought back after the change to equalise and on balance probably deserved the draw, with neither team doing anything particularly outstanding.Playing into a low blinding sun coupled with a stiff breeze, Shelbourne created very few chances from the start, while their defence held a high line to limit the Youths to just a couple of speculative long range efforts. read more>>>

Sunday Football Back At Ferrycarrig

Wexford Youths welcome Shelbourne FC to Ferrycarrig Park on Sunday for their first home fixture of the season, kick-off 2pm. Both sides didn’t get off to the starts they would have wished for last weekend and will be hoping for improvement this time around. Wexford went down 3-0 to local rivals Waterford United, while Shelbourne earned a hard fought point against Monaghan United at Tolka Park thanks to a late Eric Foley strike.Shels only have seven players remaining in the squad from last season and have got the talented Marc Hughes on loan from Bohemians and Paul Shiels from Drogheda United. read more>>>

Waterford United 3-0 Wexford Youths

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Waterford United started the season with a 3-0 home victory against Wexford Youths following a superb all round performance in the RSC on Friday night. The Blues made it look easy at times as ten-man Wexford were unable to stop Stephen Henderson’s men. Waterford United started the brightest and grabbed an early lead after just seven minutes. Timmy Purcell ran at the Wexford Youths defence before sending a superb low pass through to Vinny Sullivan. Sullivan kept his cool to round Holden before scoring. Purcell was again causing problems ten minutes later when his cross took a deflection off ex-Waterford defender David Breen but Packie Holden held onto the ball. read more>>>

New season kicks off with local derby

The 2010 Airtricity League of Ireland season kicks off tonight with Wexford Youths travelling to the RSC to take on local rivals Waterford United with a 7.45pm kick-off. There have been numerous changes to both teams during the winter break, most notably with the Youths. Wexford supremo Mick Wallace has stepped down as first team manager and handed the ropes to Limerick man Noel O’ Connor. O’Connor was Wallace’s assistant last season and also filled in as first team coach on several occasions when Wallace was abroad with the underage sides. read more>>>

Your chance to dunk Mick Wallace

Starting Saturday 28th of November continuing every Saturday night until the 19th of December, The Music Factory Nightclub in Wexford is teaming up with the Tracie Lawlor Trust for Cystic Fibrosis to raise awareness and much need funds to help people with CF and go towards research. Over the next four weeks people from all over Wexford are going to be nominating friends and colleagues to take the Dunk Tank challenge, where somebody takes the hot seat and eventually gets knocked into the tank. Balls are thrown at the target on the tank and when the lever is hit the participant falls into 500 litres of water, probably not what you need in November or December, but remember its for a great cause. read more>>>

Youths brighten Wexford Winter with a 'taste' of Italian sunshine

Wexford Youths FC are holding another Italian wine and food evening on Saturday 5th December in their beautiful home at Ferrycarrig Park. Treat yourself to a taste of Italian sunshine and get the festive season off to a cheery start. Mick Wallace, a man who has the reputation for doing things just a little bit differently, has introduced his 'Little Italy' experience to the populace of Wexford. Inviting Italian wine producers who have passion and love for the wines they make …....to host wine tastings with a difference and share their enthusiasm for 'la dolce vita'.
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Monaghan United 3-0 Wexford Youths

Brian De Salvo

In a sport obsessed with the emotion of the moment it is good to acknowledge the warm applause with which the knot of Wexford Youths fans who made the long trek to Monaghan saluted their players after the game last night. Youths were well beaten by an organised home side on the day but over the season fifty points and sixth position in the division one table represents excellent progress in the club’s third season. read more>>>

Carlow League 18’s 1-4 Wexford League 18’s  

A good start to the Inter League Youths campaign against a well fancied Carlow side. Not surprisingly, the squad is dominated by the Wexford Youths players, even if 4 of them, who’ve been in the senior League of Ireland squad in the last month were missing - Jimmy Keohane, Michael Byrne, Gareth Wallace and Muzzi Mullen. It was good that we were able to incorporate three non Youths players in the starting line up, Lee Chin and Dermot Flood of Wexford Bohs and Stephen Kinsella of Gorey Rangers, and two more as subs, Jimmy O’Leary of Moyne Rangers and Jamie Howard of Gorey. All did well. read more>>>

Wexford Youths FC 0-0 Mervue United

Brian De Salvo

Mervue manager Johnny Glynn doesn’t usually have a keeper on the bench. In fact my contacts in Galway were hard pressed to name a deputy for Eoin Martin, who has made such an impact since coming into the team early in the season that officially ended last night. “There’s a kid called Conor Winn who been training with the first team,” was the nearest I could get when trying to pin down the Mervue squad list for the programme for yesterday’s match at Ferrycarrig. As it transpired the kid was kitted out in the dugout alongside his manager but only because Mr Glynn’s squad was so decimated by suspensions, illness and injury that he could only muster four substitutes instead of the stipulated five. read more>>>

Youths plan to finish season on a high

Wexford Youths FC welcome Mervue United to Ferrycarrig Park on Saturday evening, kick-off 7.45pm. This should have been the last game of the season for both sides, but the Youths still have to play Monaghan next Tuesday night. Wexford manager will have his mind firmly set on the Mervue game first as he aims to keep the race for 5th place alive. After the Wolves game on Monday it’s back to reality for the Youths. Wallace won’t be able to call upon the services of David Breen or Captain Conor Sinnott as they are both suspended. Wallace does however have a bit of a selection headache with the U20’s playing on Sunday against Bray Wanderers. read more>>>

Monaghan Re-Schedule

A “behind the scenes” drama at last night’s showcase game with Wolves concerned the ludicrous decision by the League of Ireland to re-schedule last Friday’s postponed game in Monaghan for tonight. The FAI, who manage the League, sanctioned the Wolves match so just how the powers that be worked out that the Wexford club would be able to field a side for a competitive match twenty four hours later is hard to understand. read more>>>

Wexford Youths 1-2 Wolves

The windscreen wipers beat an anxious tattoo as I drove down from North Wexford last night and I pondered that football is a game of chance both on and off the pitch. With a crowd of over two thousand five hundred expected for the visit of Wolves to Ferrycarrig Park a lot of people were likely to get wet. After a weekend of relentless rain would they show up at all, at all? They did, the rain held off and Seanie’s pitch was rain-soaked but remarkably good. Kevin Doyle’s return to Wexford proved to be the occasion that had been anticipated although the participation of the man himself, limited to the last twenty minutes, was low key. Not surprising. read more>>>

Monaghan Called Off

If it’s a long, long way to Tipperary it’s a great deal further to Monaghan. Especially when, like Wexford Youths, you make the trek only to discover the game has been called off. A controversial decision by referee Rob Rogers was disputed by both managers amidst allegations that Rogers did not carry out a proper pitch inspection. It was alleged that the referee went on to the pitch before the floodlights had been switched on although he subsequently denied this when reporting to referee supremo Pat Kelly by phone. read more>>>

Doyle relishing Wexford return

Wolves star happy to help out mentor Wallace

Republic of Ireland striker Kevin Doyle is looking forward to lining out against his former underage coach and mentor Mick Wallace’s Wexford Youths FC side next Monday, when the Wolves striker returns home to Wexford for the Ferrycarrig Park clash. Monday’s game, which tickets are still available for on www.tickets.ie, was included as part of the transfer deal that saw Doyle move from Reading to Wolves earlier this summer to become the club’s record signing, and the Wexford born striker is delighted that the game will go some way to repaying the faith and support that Mick Wallace showed in him over the years. read more>>>

5th place prize within touching distance for Youths

Wexford Youths face Monaghan United on Friday night in a game that will surely decide who gets 5th place. With both sides level on 49 points and with only two games remaining, this is a huge game for both sides. The Youths overcame a tough test last Friday against Kildare after Paul Malone bagged the winner in stoppage time. read more>>>

McCarthy delighted to bring his Wolves side to Wexford for ‘special night’

Ireland can defeat France and progress through play off

Wolves’ boss Mick McCarthy has said that the role League of Ireland clubs play in the development of Irish players who start their career in the domestic league before moving to the UK deserves to be highlighted. McCarthy was speaking ahead of his Wolverhampton Wanderers side’s visit to Ferrycarrig Park to face Wexford Youths FC next Monday as part of the deal that saw Irish international Kevin Doyle move to Molineux from Reading during the summer, with tickets still available for the game on www.tickets.ie, and he acknowledged the beneficial role the League of Ireland and Doyle’s underage playing days with the Wexford county side, managed by Mick Wallace, has had on the club’s record signing. read more>>>

Kildare County 1-2 Wexford Youths FC

Brian De Salvo

As if it isn’t bad enough that the national press deny the first division of the League of Ireland the oxygen of coverage, they can’t even get the simple stats right! So don’t believe what you read in the Irish Independent. It was Wexford Youths who won a thrilling encounter with Kildare County with a last gasp header from man of the match Patsy Malone to regain the coveted fifth spot in the table. Monaghan have a game in hand – they play Athlone tonight – so if that goes according to the form book everything is set up for Youths visit to Kingspan Century Park next Friday for the private “cup final” to decide who finishes fifth. Book your seat on the Supporters Club bus now! read more>>>

Youths aiming to dent Kildare’s survival hopes

Wexford Youths travel to Station Road on Friday night to take on Kildare County. Both sides have contrasting ambitions coming into the last couple of games as Kildare aim to survive. While Wexford are battling it out with Monaghan for the coveted 5th position. Wexford manager Mick Wallace as no new injury worries after last weekend’s 1-0 victory over Finn Harps. Wallace does have some suspensions to deal with as Gareth McCurtin and Conor Sinnott are ruled out of the trip to Kildare. Kildare are rooted at the bottom of the table on 15 points. read more>>>

Exclusive commemorative signed and framed Kevin Doyle jerseys to be won

Half time draw at the Wexford Youths v Wolves game and post match presentation by Kevin Doyle to the winner

The eagerly anticipated visit of Wexford international soccer star Kevin Doyle and his Premiership club, Wolverhampton Wanderers, to Ferrycarrig Park on Monday, 2nd November to face Wexford Youths FC has captured the imagination of the Wexford public. To mark this unique occasion, Wexford Youths FC has produced a commemorative frame containing Wexford Youths FC and Wolves' jerseys signed by Kevin Doyle, to be auctioned in a raffle to take place at half-time of the game, with the winner presented with the exclusive framed jerseys after the match by the Premier League and Ireland star. read more>>>

Wexford Youths 1-0 Finn Harps

by Brian De Salvo

As summer soccer spills over into the chill of an October evening at Ferrycarrig last night it provided a sharp reminder of the way we were. Fortunately the entertainment on show was heart-warming stuff with both sides committed and prepared to play football. Youths will be pleased with the resourceful nature of their victory; Harps disappointed that they did not get the point they would feel their efforts warranted. Good news for Youths prior to kick off saw skipper Conor Sinnott, who was expected to be suspended, available to play. Sinnott has been Youths outstanding player over the first two seasons of the club’s League of Ireland history and, although others have competed for that honour this term, remains a prime asset. read more>>>

Youths aim to bounce back against Harps

Wexford Youths fell out of the top 5 last week and with only four games left, they pressure is on. On Saturday night the Youths will hope to bounce back from last weekends disappointments by beating Donegal side Finn Harps. Harps are in 8th place and have end of season ambitions of their own. Limerick are just two points ahead of them and 7th place has got to be the goal for both sides. Mick Wallace has a full squad to choose from, except Richie Fitzgerald has recently left the squad to pursue a career in Australia. After last weekends defeat to UCD, Wallace had to confess that his side lost to the better team. read more>>>

UCD 2-0 Wexford Youths FC

Mick Wallace was disappointed. He paid tribute to the quality of this young UCD side - “the nicest team in the League” he called them - but said his lads let them play. “We were better in the second half,” he added, “When we applied ourselves as we did when winning at the Bowl earlier in the season.”I saw it a little differently. To my mind, UCD in this form are unstoppable at this level and no amount of commitment by the Youths team was likely to prevent them strutting their stuff.
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Youths aim to teach Students a lesson

Wexford Youths just can't get enough of the Dublin's fair city. There's not many teams that can say they have beaten all of the top sides this season, but the Youths can. “We seem to like to playing Dublin sides this season, however the odds will be against us to beat UCD again. Both UCD and the Youths have a similar structure in terms of youth development as we both try to develop young teams. However, they have a huge advantage over us as they use the tax payers money in order to get players from all over the country with scholarships” said Mick Wallace. read more>>>

Wexford Youths 2-0 Limerick

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Wexford Youths look to have finally gotten over their home-day blues tonight at Ferrycarrig Park against grudge-side Limerick, as second-half goals from Garry Sheahan and David Breen won them the game. Sheahan’s lob over the keeper and headed tap-in came with 68 minutes on the clock and, despite feeling that the home side would perform their usual home capitulation, centre half Breen secured all three points with a driven penalty with ten minutes to go. read more>>>

Youths looking to bounce back against bogey team Limerick

After Saturday nights 2-0 defeat to Athlone Town the Youths will be looking to get back to winning ways when the welcome Limerick to Ferrycarrig Park on Friday night. Manager Mick Wallace will be without Captain Conor Sinnott after he was sent off against Athlone at the weekend. However, he will be able to call upon the services of Paul Malone and Shane Dempsey after they served their respective suspensions last week. The Limerick game is being dubbed as the battle for 5th place and Wallace is wary of the threat that the Shannonsiders pose.
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Wexford Youths FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers

The Wexford Youths Football Club are proud to announce that they will play Premiership side Wolverhampton Wanderers at Ferrycarrig Park on Monday the 2nd of November, 7.30pm kick off. Wolves’ decision to travel to Ireland in mid-season is a very generous gesture which manager Mick McCarthy and Chief Executive Jez Moxey were delighted to make. Their record signing Kevin Doyle spent 3 years with the Wexford Youths and retains a strong link with the club. Wolves have been impressed with the Wexford Youths main emphasis on the development of young players and are keen to establish a healthy relationship with the club.
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Youths on a high after stunning Sporting

“The Sporting game was our best performance of the season” said a jubilant Mick Wallace after Monday night’s heroics. What a bold statement from the Youths manager considering his side have had so many memorable nights to date this season. Wallace continued to say; “We could have won by a bigger margin, (Gary) Sheahan could have had a hat-trick, (Shane) Dempsey hit the post with the keeper well beaten and I thought (Conor) Sinnott was fantastic. We’ve beaten all four of the top sides away from home this season. I don’t think any other side has done that all season, not even the big four themselves”. read more>>>

Sporting Fingal 0-1 Wexford Youths

by Brian De Salvo

It would be hard to exaggerate the quality of this Wexford Youths performance against Sporting Fingal at the Morton stadium tonight. This was no smash and grab raid, Youths won with a comprehensive display of surprising maturity. Consider the pre-match scenario. Sporting, unbeaten in their last six League of Ireland outings, had just defeated Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght to qualify for the semi-finals of the FAI Cup. They had every incentive to continue this successful run, for a win would have taken them to the top of the first division table. Their elite squad of full time professionals included five under-age internationals and six who have had experience with English league clubs. read more>>>

Wexford seeking to stun promoting chasing Sporting

Wexford Youths head to the capital on Monday for their second game in the space of four days. Sporting Fingal are the opposition for Mick Wallace’s side and it promises to be an interesting encounter. The Youths last trip to Dublin saw them defeat Shelbourne 2-1 so they’ll be hoping for more of the same on Monday night. Friday nights draw against Longford means that Wexford are now unbeaten in their last four games. After the game Wallace was impressed with his sides display.
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Wexford Youths 1-1 Longford Town

by Brian De Salvo

So Mick Wallace’s favourite winning margin for the beautiful game is one-nil. He must have been pleased then when Youths went ahead after 73 minutes to set up just such a scenario at Ferrycarrig tonight.Everything was going to plan, Youths were turning in some good football and Longford, though combative, looked like a side from the lower reaches of the table.Mick must have been particularly delighted with the execution of the goal. An incisive pass by Conor Sinnott, a decisive shot from Jimmy Keohane but Longford keeper Danny O’Leary gets down well to parry.
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Wallace states that Longford is a tough test

Mick Wallace and his Wexford Youths side welcome Gareth Cronin's Longford town to Ferrycarrig Park on Friday night. The Youths have already beaten Longford at home this season, but that was before Cronin had taken over. Cronin faced Wexford three times within his first couple of weeks in charge and he left a lasting impression on Wallace's side. Firstly, the Youths drew 2-2 at home in the Cup, before losing the reply 3-2 at Flancare Park the following week. However, they got their revenge soon after with Gary Sheahan hitting a late winner to give the Youths the points. Wallace spoke highly of Cronin after those game as he believed that the manager would restore some pride and passion back into a side lacking confidence in the early stages of the season. read more>>>

Wexford Youths 0-0 Waterford United

by Brian De Salvo

Stats can’t lie. Can they? In the first half of last night’s League of Ireland’s Division One match at Ferrycarrig Park, Youths keeper Packie Holden took nine goal kicks. Michael Devine, in goal for Waterford, took one. Holden was called into significant action nine times; Devine just the once. In the first period Wexford had just one corner; their visitors five. Yet, despite the constant pressure, Youths were far from being overwhelmed and, when it became clear that his team was vulnerable on its left flank, Mick Wallace brought Shane Sinnott back to double up with full back Gareth McCurtin to stifle Waterford’s initiative in this area. read more>>>

Youths go into derby on a high after stunning Shels

Friday the 28th of August at Tolka Park possibly marked Wexford Youths most impressive performance and result of the season to date. A Gary Sheahan brace gave Mick Wallace’s side the three points in the Capital, a result that most critics wouldn’t have predicted. However, Wallace’s side were brave, consistent and well worth the victory over Dermot Keely’s table toppers. Packie Holden, David Breen and Gary Sheahan grabbed all the headlines on the night, but there were other great performers such as Anto Russell, Peter White and Patsy Malone.
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Shelbourne 1-2 Wexford Youths 

by Brian De Salvo

Some might say the first goal was gifted. But that would be to confuse opportunity with execution. Fifty seven minutes have passed at Tolka, scoreless and largely uneventful. Before the match I had remarked to a colleague in the press box that Shelbourne were experts at grinding out one-nil wins and he had been surprised to discover that no fewer than seven League victories had been recorded by that score. I had just made a note that since half time Shels had exerted sustained pressure.   Then one of those magic moments that make soccer special occurs. read more>>>

Title chasing Shels at Tolka is daunting task for stuttering Youths

Mick Wallace had plenty of time to reflect on his sides 0-0 draw with Mervue United last week as Galway to Wexford is quite a trek. However, more importantly he had plenty of time to look at his sides next three fixtures, Shelbourne, Waterford and Sporting Fingal may be a scary prospect for some managers, but Mick Wallace isn’t your typical manager. Speaking to Wallace’s assistant Noel O’Connor he said; ‘We always get excited about playing at Tolka Park, it’s a great occasion and we’re all looking forward to it. read more>>>

Mervue United 0-0 Wexford Youths

By Brian de Salvo

At four miles, the Corrib may be Europe’s shortest river yet it provides a stunning backdrop for the clubhouse at Terryland. The spectacle from the magnificent new stand is alone worth the admission money. But as they left the dressing rooms to do battle for three League of Ireland first division points, the last thing on the minds of the players representing Wexford Youths and their hosts Mervue United last night was the view. read more>>>

Wallace hoping for Mervue magic

Wexford Youths travel to Galway for the first time ever in the League of Ireland when they take on Mervue United at Terryland Park on Friday night. Both sides come into this fixture in relatively poor form with the home side losing their last eight games, one including a 7-0 defeat to Shelbourne, while the Youths only have one win in four. Therefore both Mick Wallace and Johnny Glynn will be hoping that their luck changes tomorrow night. read more>>>

Mervue Preview 

Brian De Salvo

It’ll be interesting to see who plays left back for Wexford Youths against Mervue United at Terryland this evening.   The suspension of long term incumbent Johnny Flynn O’Connor is academic since he has been missing from Youth’s line up for several weeks and is reputed to have left the club.   But Gareth McCurtin, who is being groomed as his successor, is also suspended, having picked up four yellow cards. My guess is that, with Peter White returning, Paul Rossiter, who has been filling in for him in central defence, will switch to the vacant left back role.
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Wexford Youths 3-0 Arklow Town

Brian De Salvo

Without a competitive fixture on FAI Cup fourth round day, Wexford Youths kept in trim with a friendly against Arklow Town at Ferrycarrig last night. Youths rested the bulk of their senior players so their line up was predominantly drawn from the under eighteen squad that won the Melbourne Cup in Cork last weekend. Nevertheless the goals came from established names with Gary Sheahan opening the account in the 28th minute, sent in on the right by Shane Dempsey to force the ball through Arklow keeper Craig Brittain from a narrow angle. read more>>>

Wexford Youths 0-2 Monaghan United

Brian De Salvo

There was a festival of football today at the Wexford Football Complex. Unfortunately it was all over by 7pm when the thirty teams of kids taking part in Garda Gerry Heanue’s six-a-side competitions collected their medals. The main attraction against Monaghan United didn’t start until half an hour later although the same authority that had confirmed the seven thirty kick off had apparently informed the officials it was scheduled for 8pm. Welcome to the wacky world of Irish domestic football. read more>>>

Monaghan game has much more meaning now

For those who braved the weather last Friday night at Ferrycarrig Park witnessed the first time this season that the Youths were really thought a lesson in football. Wexford may have lost other fi xtures this season, but not in the fashion that they lost to Joey Summerville’s side last weekend. It could be argued that if the Youths hadn’t conceded two freak yet spectacular goals then they could have got something from the game, but that’s all ifs and buts really. This now means that the Monaghan game holds extra importance as the Youths can’t afford to lose back to back home games in the race for 5th place. read more>>>

Wexford Youths FC 0-3 Kildare County

By Brian de Salvo

“If this keeps up,” says Martin, as the rain storm blusters against the window, "Wexford Quay could be flooded tomorrow.” Note the absence of an exclamation mark. Martin is a lifeboat volunteer so a mere gale is nothing special. To-night he’s a match steward at Ferrycarrig Park, which is rumoured to be on “dry” land, but wrapped up in his weather gear he looks as if he’s wearing a sou’wester just in case. It’s been a game of two halves for me, the first forty five minutes spent “on deck” in the stand where the elements soon reduce my notes to a soggy morass.
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O’Connor insists County will compete

“We had a great result last Saturday night at Finn Park. The thing is that Finn Harps underestimated us, we can’t allow that to happen when we play Kildare”. The words of Noel O’Connor after he reflects on last weekend’s impressive 2-0 victory over Finn Harps. However, that’s all in the past now and O’Connor knows that if the Youths underestimate their opponents then they could be in for a shock. Kildare may be stuck in the basement of Division One all season, but their form is gradually improving. read more>>>

Finn Harps 0-2 Wexford Youths FC

If, in the words of the old music hall song, “It’s a long way to Tipperary,” well, it’s even further to Ballybofey. But at least it rhymes – and Wexford Youths supporters will have sung all the long way home. This was a fine Youths performance, full of commitment and well focused, with the odd inspirational moment thrown in. Sadly, manager Mick Wallace, absent in Italy, was not there to witness it.  I commend the video to him. read more>>>

Youths aim to bounce back from back to back defeats

Wexford Youths FC travel to Donegal to face Finn Harps on Saturday night knowing that they need a positive result to keep their season alive. The Youths will be without manager Mick Wallace at Finn Park tomorrow night, which means assistant manager Noel O’Connor will be in charge. Wexford have lost their last two games for the first time this season and many will be interested to see how they cope. Some might say that a trip to the North of Ireland is the last thing the players need, but O’Connor doesn’t share that view. read more>>>

Wexford Youths  0 - 1  UCD

By Brian de Salvo

“Perfect surface!”, mutters Aaron Callaghan.   It’s UCD’s first visit to Ferrycarrig Park and the visiting coach is pacing out the dimensions of the playing area, leaving nothing to chance.   “Big pitch!” he adds. As soon as the match kicks off his UCD side are taking full advantage of both qualities.   Precision high speed passing, with flankers Reilly and Ward revelling in the space provided, have the Youths hanging on.   It’s heady, high tempo, stuff and after 17 minutes UCD go ahead when a quick free kick from former Youth Greg Bolger puts Reilly clean through on the right and he slips the ball past the advancing Pa Doyle. read more>>>

Youths aim to stun Students

Mick Wallace’s Wexford Youths welcome UCD to Ferrycarrig Park on Friday night in a game the Youths must win in order to keep in touch with the top four. After last weeks disappointing performance against Limerick, Wallace will be hoping his side can bounce back from the defeat. The Youths failed to get out of second gear in the first half and even though they had the better of possession in the second half, they rarely threatened Pat Scully’s team. A home fixture is ideal for the Youths to bounce back, but Pete Mahon’s high flying side won’t be a walk in the park. However, the Youths did get the better of the Students back in April when they beat them 1-0 at the UCD Bowl, all thanks to a Liam O’Loughlin goal.
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Wexford Youths 0-3 Charlton Athletic

by Brian de Salvo

Real Madrid they ain’t. Indeed, although Charlton Athletic has spent most of its long history in the top flight of British soccer, they have never been one of its aristocrats. But, as a club rescued by its community to reclaim and refurbish its derelict stadium, Charlton was an appropriate choice to become the first English team to visit Ferrycarrig Park. And Irish International legend Mark Kinsella, with a family heritage in nearby Kilkenny, was the right man to lend his name to the challenge. His parents were at the match along with hundreds of children some of whom got on to the pitch as part of the half time entertainment. read more>>>

Limerick 2-0 Wexford Youths

by Brian de Salvo

Limerick. I’m trapped in traffic outside the Vodafone shop. A police Armed Response vehicle glides to a halt alongside. A large pistol packing Garda gets out and goes in. I consider my options. Should I abandon my car and leg it right now? Or should I stay and dive under the dashboard should the need arise? The Garda comes out again - it turns out he’s only gone in to top up his phone credit. The traffic edges forward again only to stop instantly as a small dog dices with death by sauntering across both lanes to reach the promised land of the opposite pavement. There’s more to Limerick than you read in the papers. read more>>>

O’Connor factor adds extra bit of spice to Limerick game

Limerick man Noel O’Connor will be sitting in the away dug out in Jackman Park when Limerick FC take on Wexford Youths FC on Friday night. O’Connor is Mick Wallace’s right hand man and his presence will surely add an extra bit of spice to an already pulsating encounter. However, O’Connor isn’t the only person going back to his old stomping ground. Striker Gary Sheahan and defender Peter White will be also be hoping to put in positive performances against their old employers. Limerick have recently been jumped in the League by Monaghan United and they now sit eight points behind the Youths. Defeat would be unthinkable for Pat Scully’s men in the battle to break into the top four. read more>>>

Under 20 Fixtures 2009

Wexford Youths under 20 side will shortly be back in action with a change in the time of year the competition will begin with the first match taking place on the weekend ending 19th July. Wexford Youths are in a group along side Cork City, FC Carlow, Kilkenny City and Waterford United the proximity of the clubs should make for some very interesting fixtures. Wexford who where unfortunate not to make the later stages of the competition last year will be looking to go at least one step further this year. Click here for fixtures

Wexford Youths 1-0 Athlone Town

by Brian de Salvo

Plenty of material for television drama at Ferrycarrig tonight but not featuring the star of the show.   He was billed as Alex O’Reilly, once Brian Kerr’s under 18 international keeper but more recently better known as Harchester United’s Alex O’Mara in the soccer soap “Dream Team”.O’Reilly cut an imposing figure on his debut in the Athlone Town goal but was not seriously tested in the opening stages of the game, two efforts from Gavin Doyle, one from the head the other from a free kick, flying over the bar. read more>>>

Back to Business for Youths

Wexford Youths FC are back in action on Friday night after the League’s week long break. The Youths welcome Athlone Town to Ferrycarrig Park in what promises to be a tough and gruelling encounter as always. The game kicks off at 7.30pm rather than the usual 8pm start time. Before the break commenced Wexford recorded an impressive 1-0 victory over a rejuvenated Longford Town side with Gary Sheahan bagging a late winner. Mick Wallace’s men found it third time lucky against Longford and Wallace will be hoping that his side can use that victory to spur them on tomorrow night. read more>>>

The Mark Kinsella Charlton Challenge

Charlton Athletic manager Phil Parkinson is bringing his bright young squad to Ireland as part of his preparations for the new English season. Charlton, until recently a Premiership club, are facing life in League One and need to hit the ground running so both their Irish matches will be competitive affairs, fronted by Charlton’s former Irish international Mark Kinsella, with a penalty shoot out should scores be level after ninety minutes. read more>>>

Kickoff change for Athlone Fixture

Wexford Youths FC would like to inform their fans, the media and their opposition that Friday's fixture against Athlone Town has been changed from 8pm to a 7.30pm kickoff at Ferrycarrig Park. Conor Sinnott who is infamously known as the Youths Club Captain is also the Clubs Media Officer/ Promoter and with his help the Club feel it will be more beneficial for fans to kickoff the Youths home fixtures at an early time. read more>>>

Longford Town 0-1 Wexford Youths
                             Sheahan 84

by Brian de Salvo

Free to concentrate on the League, Wexford Youths returned to the scene of their elimination from the FAI Cup on Wednesday night to steal all three points, courtesy of a late winner from Gary Sheahan tonight. Concentration was the quality that saw them through; excellent defending, with Breen an outstanding presence and Holden authoritative behind his back line.  So mumbled grumbles among the faithful as to the whereabouts of Conor Sinnott and Gavin Doyle at half time had been transformed into smiles of celebration by the final whistle. Funny old game, football! read more>>>

Youths seriously depleted for Longford part three

Wexford Youths FC travel again to Flancare Park to face an improving Longford Town outfit on Saturday night in the League. Mick Wallace’s side crashed out of the FAI Ford Cup on Wednesday with a 3-2 defeat after extra-time. Saturday night will be the third time these sides face each other in under and week and Wexford will be looking to set the record straight after a draw and a defeat in the last two meetings. However, Wallace will have to face Gareth Cronin’s men without top goal scorer Gavin Doyle and team Captain Conor Sinnott who are unavailable as they are on holidays. read more>>>

Longford Town 1-1 Wexford Youths (3-2 AET) FAI Cup - 3rd Round Replay

by Brian de Salvo

“We’ll have a completely different team by the end of July,” new Longford manager Gareth Cronin assures the Longford Leader, “It’s not going to be the hardest job ever to improve the team!” That’s telling ‘em, Joker! The paper is dated Friday the 19th June but I’m reading it on Wednesday the 17th so his current squad have the chance to contemplate unemployment prior to kick off. So much for sports psychology, then. But, on the positive front, Mr Cronin has switched to four four two from the lone striker he employed at Ferrycarrig. read more>>>

Youths and Longford square up for the second chapter of trilogy

Mick Wallace’s Wexford Youths team travel to Flancare Park on Wednesday night to face Longford Town FC in the FAI Ford Cup 3rd round replay. The sides met on Sunday evening in Ferrycarrig Park and after a cautious first half they ending up delivering a stunning 2-2 draw in the concluding moments of the game. Gareth Cronin’s team may feel a little hard done by after throwing away a two goal advantage and they will be hoping to set the story straight come Wednesday night. read more>>>

Wexford Youths 2-2 Longford Town FAI Cup - 3rd Round

by Brian de Salvo

The first option for the managers was team selection.   For Longford boss Gareth Cronin, not a wet week in the job at Flancare, there wasn’tmuch choice.   “I’m still not sure of some of the lads’ names,” he admitted.   So he opted for a second look what he’s got, with just one change from the side that snatched victory at Kildare County.   Gary Curran, who got the last gasp winner after coming off the bench at Station Road, started. read more>>>

 

Youths gunning for cup glory

Wexford Youths FC take on Longford Town FC at Ferrycarrig Park on Sunday evening in the FAI cup 3rd round. The Youths have earned the tag as cup specialists over the years due to some heroic victories. However, the same goes for Longford who won this competition in 2003 and 2004 under the management of Stephen Kenny. Times have changed for Longford as they now sit second last in Division one, but with the arrival of ex-Waterford United manager Gareth Cronin fans will be hoping that he can bring back some stability and success to the Town outfit. Mick Wallace’s team will be hoping to bounce back from their late defeat to Sporting Fingal last week, but they know they will face a rejuvenated Longford side. read more>>>

Wexford Youths 0-1 Sporting Fingal

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It was the team in white who took the points at Ferrycarrig Park on Friday evening as Ross Gaynor scored a header from a Shaun Williams corner late in the game, a game that saw the Youths not given a definite penalty by some suspect refereeing but ultimately showed up their inability to control top opposition at home of late as they have looked to climb the table. Sporting are now ahead on goal difference and by eight points. read more>>>

Youths get ready to face mega rich Fingal

Wexford Youths FC face Sporting Fingal FC at Ferrycarrig Park on Friday night in a game that pitches 4th against 5th. After last weeks impressive win over League leaders Waterford United the Youths will be confident of pulling off another big four victory. However, Liam Buckley’s have bounced back from their 4-1 defeat to Waterford United with a hard earned win over UCD last weekend, so Fingal are in decent form after an unimpressive start to the season. read more>>>

Waterford United 1-2 Wexford Youths

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Wexford Youths beat a below par Waterford United side 2-1 at the RSC tonight. Gavin Doyle and Gary Sheehan got the goals for the away side and Willie John Kiely pulled one back for the Blues. The result dents Waterford’s bid for the title but Wexford will be reveling in a fantastic result against the league’s form side.
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Youths searching for derby victory

Wexford Youths travel to the RSC on Saturday night to take on table topping Waterford United. Stephen Henderson’s men know that this is a massive weekend in the League with UCD facing Sporting Fingal and his team involved in another derby, there can be no room for complacency. However, Mick Wallace’s Youths side will be up for the challenge, especially former Waterford United players Packie Holden and David Breen. Breen missed out on the chance to play his former employers earlier in the season and he will be hoping to make amends come Saturday night. read more>>>

Volunteer Corner – Wexford Youths

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In the fourth of our series focusing on people who give up their free time to help in the running of LOI clubs, extratime.ie’s Conor Meagher spoke to Wexford Youths FC Safety Officer Eddie Broaders and Pa. Announcer Paudie O’Shea who were quick to get nostalgic about their local club and their involvement with the area.
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Wexford Youths 1-2 Shelbourne FC

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Friday night’s encounter between Wexford and Shels saw the game swing in the second half as the away side caught the home defence napping with two quick, well orchestrated goals inside two minutes through Paddy Madden and Tony Flood after going behind in the first half to a Gavin Doyle goal mid way through he half. The win sees Shelbourne pull six points away from the Slaneysiders with a game in hand and six goals to the good in goal difference at this early stage of the season.
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Youths and Shels get ready to rumble

Wexford Youths FC take on Shelbourne FC at Ferrycarrig Park on Friday night in a game being promoted as winner takes all. Its 4th against 5th in the League and the Youths know if they want to keep the pressure on Shels and break into the top four then it has to start with a positive result tomorrow night. These sides met last on the opening day of the season where Shels grabbed a late goal to take the points. Wexford have come a long way since and will be aiming to gain revenge. Wexford narrowly lost 2-1 to Bohemian FC on Tuesday night and manager Mick Wallace will be hoping that his side take their second half performance into Friday’s fixture. read more>>>

Wexford Youths 1-2 Bohemians FC

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It was a clash of the Warriors versus the Gypsies at Ferrycarrig Park Tuesday night and it turned out to be a fantastic Cup Quarter Final with Bohs just about shading it. The away side dominated the first half and were two goals to the good going in but with the arrival of Conor Sinnott and Gavin Doyle close to the hour mark the Youths went on to in the second half and almost draw the game. The first strike of the game came through Bohs eager Youth striker Mark Hughes on 12 minutes who showed close control akin to his namesake to turn and shoot under home keeper Pa Doyle after Neale Fenn had beaten Peter White to a deep Brian Murphy free.
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Youths prepared for gruelling Gypsies game

Wexford Youths FC welcomes Bohemian FC to Ferrycarrig Park on Tuesday night in the first game of a capital double header for Mick Wallace’s side. Wexford also play Shelbourne FC on Friday night in the League in what is a huge game for both sides, but first all eyes will be on Tuesdays EA Sports Cup quarter-final. Wallace has a few injuries to deal with as Keith Kearney will be unavailable for the game, with Marty Kelly also still out injured. read more>>>

Wexford Youths 1-0 Mervue United

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Wexford Youths continued their fantastic form Friday night with a well earned win against Mervue United at Ferrycarrig Park through Man of the Match David Breen’s 58th minute tap in after Peter White had flicked on Conor Sinnott’s corner. Mervue were truly lucky not to concede at hat ful as the home side held up fantastically and broke at will all through the game with Conor Sinnott, David Millar running rampant from David Breen’s distribution all night. The win brings the home side level on points with Shels who hold fourth on goal difference with two games in hand.
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Youths and Mervue meet for the first time

Wexford Youths FC take on Mervue United A.F.C for the first time in their history at Ferrycarrig Park on Friday night. Mervue may have had their critics at the start of the season as most people thought that they would struggle to adapt to the physical demands of Division 1 football. However, they have proved all the doubters wrong so far with some impressive results, no more so than their 1-1 draw at home to Sporting Fingal last weekend. read more>>>

Wallace aims to keep players feet firmly rooted

Wexford Youths FC take on Monaghan United at Kingspan Century Park this Friday night hoping to keep their winning streak in tact. Mick Wallace’s men have won seven out of their last eight games and expectations are gradually becoming higher at the club. One of the victories that will live long in the memory for Wexford fans was achieved on Bank holiday Monday when they beat Cork City 6-5 on penalties after the game finished up 1-1 after extra time. The Youths put in a hard fought and passionate performance against a star studded Cork side and every player can be proud of the result. read more>>>

Cork City 1 - 1 Wexford Youths
(Wexford win 6-5 on penalties)

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Wexford Youths made it through to the quarter final of the EA Sports Cup with a 5-6 win on penalties at Turner’s Cross this evening, after the game had finished 1-1 after normal time. It was an awful game to watch at times but an awful spot kick from Joe Gamble in sudden death – he hit the roof of the Curragh Road End – meant that Cork were to be knocked out by the same side in this competition for the second time in a row. read more>>>

Youths aim to repeat last years Cork heroics

Wexford Youths FC take on Cork City at Turners Cross this Bank Holiday Monday in the 2nd Round of the EA Sports Cup. The Youths will be aiming to reproduce last year’s heroics when they knocked out the Leesiders at the semi-final stages, thanks to a Paul Murphy goal. Mick Wallace’s troops recorded an impressive 3-0 League win over Kildare County at Station Road, thanks to goals from David Breen, Gavin Doyle and Richie Fitzgerald. read more>>>

Kildare County 0-3 Wexford Youths

Wexford Youths FC’s fantastic run of late continued at Station Road last Saturday evening against Kildare County, as Mick Wallace’s young side recorded their sixth win in seven games in all competitions with a resounding 3-0 victory. Youths supremo Wallace has been quick to play down his side’s recent remarkable run of form, but the Youths have put together a record run of four straight league wins with a solitary defeat sandwiched between another two previous wins, resulting in Wexford being the current form team in the country. read more>>>

Bottom of the table Kildare can pose threat to Youths

Wexford Youths FC face Kildare County at Station Road on Saturday hoping to obtain the third League win in a row. Mick Wallace’s team are in fine form ahead of this tie and will be hoping for a positive result. Kildare have had a torrid start to the season, but they have a new management team in place and they will see this fixture as an ideal place to kick start their season. However Wallace won’t be able to call upon the services of Marty Kelly after he picked up an injury during the week and the young starlet Jimmy Keohane has failed to recover from an injury that he picked up on International duty. read more>>>

Wexford Youths 2-1 Finn Harps

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After just 10 minutes of this hard fought match between Wexford and Finn Harps the home side made their early promise show with a goal from a corner through Gavin Doyle via a Conor Sinnott in swinger, Doyle rose highest on the edge of the six yard box to power home a header. After missing a 2nd half penalty through Conor Sinnott The Youths went further ahead to make sure with another penalty converted by Gavin Doyle and, despite Conor Gethins’ headed goal, went on to win the game. read more>>>

Youths expecting Harps to push them to the Finish

On Saturday the 25th of April Wexford Youths FC welcome Finn Harps to Ferrycarrig Park. Expectations will be high with the home fans after last weeks impressive win over table topping UCD. No one outside of Wexford gave the Youth’s a chance last week and my word they proved all of those doubters wrong. The result may have been amazing, but it was the performance from the Youths that highlights just how far they have come. However the result will count for nothing if they slip up against Finn Harps on Saturday night. read more>>>

UCD 0 - 1 Wexford Youths

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UCD’s winning streak came to an abrupt end at the Belfield Bowl tonight as the Wexford Youths ran out deserved 1-0 winners. The Youths broke the deadlock five minutes before half-time after Liam O’Loughlin’s sweet strike on the edge of the box flew past Gerrard Barron in UCD goals. The Wexford fans were in great voice as their team were on top in the opening stages. The Students started sluggishly as they looked a shadow of the team that have started this season so well.

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Youth's face daunting trip to table topping UCD

Wexford Youths FC face high flying and unbeaten UCD on Friday night at Belfield Bowl. Both sides came through the First round of the EA Cup with wins over Limerick FC and Tullamore Town respectively. However in terms of the League, Wexford lost to Limerick last Friday and would be hoping to bounce back straight away, however it doesn't get any harder than a trip to the capital. The students have impressed this year and are now many peoples favorites to win the League. The Youths on the other hand will be up to the challenge remembering that the last time they played there they came away with a victory. read more>>>

Limerick FC 1 - 1 Wexford Youths
(Wexford win 5-3 on penalties)

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Wexford Youths advanced to the next round of the EA Sports Cup at the expense of Limerick FC at Jackman Park tonight. A dramatic penalty shootout was the decider after both sides finished level after extra-time. Gavin Doyle put the visitors ahead with a superb free kick two minutes after the deficit but substitute Stephen Goggins equalised for Limerick in the 81st minute to force extra time. Wexford’s Pa Doyle was the hero as he saved Martin Deady’s penalty to send Wexford into the next round. read more>>>

Wexford Youths FC 0-2 Limerick FC

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Windy but clear, for a change…
Wexford welcomed Limerick to a clear but cold and windy Crossabeg on Friday night and it was the away team who left with the 3 points and, crucially, a win in the first of two quick matches between the two sides. Limerick, in their all-green kit took the rising wind out of The Youths midway through the first half through a neat finish from Colin Scanlan following a crafted pass by Paul Walsh. Walsh took a high ball on with his back heel into the path of the onrushing striker Scanlon, whose weighted lob left home 'keeper Holden in no man's land and dropped into the empty net. read more>>>

Youth's cautious while looking for three in a row

Wexford Youths face Limerick at Ferrycarrig Park on Friday night searching for three wins on the trot. However Mick Wallace's team aren't getting carried away after recording their first away win of the season and know that Friday's game will be just as tough a contest. The Youth's didn't have the best of luck against Limerick over the last few years as they became a bit of a boggy side for them and they will be hoping to get rid of that tag this time. read more>>>

Athlone Town 0-1 Wexford Youths FC

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A 73rd minute volley from Conor Sinnott condemned Athlone Town to their second home defeat in a row following a tightly contested affair at Lissywollen on Saturday evening. In what was very much a stop-start first half, both teams were reduced to a number of half chances with Sinnott's second half strike proving decisive. Following last week’s 2-1 defeat to Waterford United, Athlone were looking to get back to getting points on the board and it was Brendan Place’s men that started the brightest. read more>>>

Youths face tricky trip to high flying Town

Wexford Youths FC face a tough away fixture to Athlone Town on Saturday night at Lissywoollen. The Youths are still searching for their first away win of the season, but they will be confident after recording their first win last week against Longford Town FC. Athlone on the other hand are sitting nicely in forth place in the league, only behind Sporting Fingal on goal difference. They were unlucky to lose to Waterford United last week after conceding a stoppage time winner. read more>>

Wexford Youths 2-1 Longford Town

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Cold weather quickly turned to rain and wind Friday night as Wexford Youths welcomed Longford Town to Ferrcarrig Park Friday night. The home side ran out 2-1 winners thanks to goals in each half from Gavin Doyle and David Miller. Town had equalised through Brian McCarthy half way through the second period, but were doomed by centre half Jim Sheridan’s red card on 73 minutes. The Home side took the lead after just four minutes when Conor Sinnott’s shot from the edge of the box was dropped by Murphy in the away goal allowing the on rushing Gavin Doyle to smash home the rebound. read more>>>

Defeat Unthinkable for Youths 

Wexford Youths face Longford Town at Ferrycarrig Park on Friday night still searching for their first win of the season. Even though it's only early days in the 2009 League of Ireland season this is a huge game for both sides. The Youths desperately need the three points in order to kick start their season, but Mick Wallace still has a few selection problems. Another major blow for Wallace is the fact that his squad will be shortened further by the absence of numerous U18 players who are playing Galway on Sunday in an All-Ireland Semi-finals. Wallace's team is in search of a glorious three in a row, but he won't be thinking past Friday night first. 

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Sporting Fingal 2 - 0 Wexford Youths

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Two late goals in either half were enough to earn Sporting Fingal their first three points of the season after a well deserved two-nil win over Wexford Youths at Morton Stadium. Alan Kirby was the architect for both goals as the ex St Patrick's Athletic midfielder showed the Fingal fans just a glimpse of the talent that he has at his disposal. Kirby tormented Wexford all night and was instrumental in setting up both the goal's for Eamon Zayed and Conan Byrne. The first ten minutes were a scrappy affair as both midfields were battling for dominance. read more>>>

Youths lacking fire power, but still up for Fingal fight

Wexford Youths FC face Sporting Fingal at Morton Stadium on Friday night, still searching for their first victory on the 2009 League of Ireland season. Injuries and suspensions are mounting for Mick Wallace and he has a bit of a headache in terms of team selection. However the pressure is already mounting for Liam Buckley’s Sporting side as they too are looking for their first victory. Wallace has a limited choice in the striking department as most of his fire power is on the treatment table. Gavin Doyle is out of the game on Friday and last years top goal scorer is a major loss to Wallace’s plans. read more>>>

Shelbourne 2 - 1 Wexford Youths

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Driving weather set up Friday night’s encounter between local rivals Wexford Youths and Waterford United at Ferrycarrig Park this evening with the visitors taking all 3 points. Willie John Keily pounced on a defensive mix up in the box to tap home and put United in the lead after 20 seconds. Despite Wexford having good approach play and 2 penalty claims they could not find a way through Waterford’s defence. The hosts were lucky not to go 2 down half-way through the second half as Keily took a rebounded block from Russell on the half volley, cracking onto the bar with Holden beaten. read more>>>

Youths squad limited as Derby looms

Wexford Youths FC face Waterford United at Ferrycarrig Park on Friday night in their opening home fixture of the 2009 League of Ireland season. Both sides didn't record the results that they craved on the opening day of the season, so this derby is a must win for both teams. The Youths still have several long term absentees, such as Richie Fitzgerald who is nursing a hamstring injury, while Lee Aust is ruled out again with a groin strain. Paul Murphy and Danny Furlong are still working their way back to full fitness, with Murphy recovering from a cruciate operation and Furlong from a groin problem. read more>>>

Shelbourne 2 - 1 Wexford Youths

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Ritchie Baker was the provider tonight as Shelbourne beat a quite handy Wexford Youths side at Tolka Park. Baker first crossed for Paddy Madden’s debut goal for the Reds midway through the first half, before Gavin Doyle equalised for the Youths just before the break. However a Baker corner in the 70th minute set up Anto Flood to tap in the winner for Shels. read more>>>

Depleted Youths squad face tough Tolka trip

Wexford Youths FC face Shelbourne at Tolka Park on Friday night in their opening game of the 2009 League of Ireland season, with six first team regulars ruled out through injury. Midfielder Conor Sinnott, who has been named on the PFAI Ford First Division Team of the Season for the past two years, is missing with a groin injury but is expected return to the fold in a few weeks. Striker Richie Fitzgerald injured his hamstring in a pre-season friendly against St Pats, while fellow strikers Danny Furlong and Paul Murphy are both long term casualties, with Murphy recovering from a cruciate operation and Furlong a groin problem. Lee Aust is also ruled out with a groin strain. read more>>>

Oscar Traynor Final

The 2008/2009 Oscar Traynor Final is to be played in Ferrycarrig Park on Saturday 6th March KO 3pm. The final will be between Cork AUL and Dublin AUL. For directions to the gorund please click here. Ticket prices €10 Adults €5 OAP/Students Under 14 free. Please note the club house will be not available to the general public on match day. There will be alternative catering available in the ground. Please not the Wexford Youths FC season tickets do not apply for this match

Youths confirm five new signings

Wexford Youths FC have confirmed five new signings ahead of the 2009 League of Ireland season. Defender Tim McGrath (29), a former Glasgow Celtic and Waterford United defender, is a Wexford native and has been playing for local Wexford side Town Celtic since leaving Waterford United and joins the Wexford ranks along with the experienced former Waterford United Goalkeeper and Kilkenny native, Packie Holden (30). "Tim is a fine player and we have signed him from a local side here in Wexford. He is a composed footballer who has performed really well in the pre-season friendlies for us," Wexford manager Mick Wallace said. read more>>>

Authentic Italian Evening of Good Wine and Good Food

Wexford Youths are famed for their Italian-style soccer and so what better way to kick off the 2009 season than to have a wine and food tasting event in the beautiful surroundings of Ferrycarrig Park? If you haven't yet been to the club now is your opportunity to savour the Italian atmosphere and support this worthwhile cause as all proceeds of the night go to Wexford Youths FC read more>>>

Wexford Youths Football Club, caps off memorable season by claiming the
Beat 102-103/Talbot Hotel, Carlow “South East Sports Personality of the Year”

Wexford Youths make it three out of three for the Model County in Beat 102-103/Talbot Hotel Carlow South East Sports Personality of the Year awards. The Wexford Youths managed by Mick Wallace, were the winners of the ‘South East Sports Personality of the Year’ award which is organised by Beat 102-103, the regional radio station which broadcasts to five counties in the South East, in association with The Talbot Hotel in Carlow. read more>>>

Wallace offers in depth views on the League

Wexford Youths FC manager and owner Mick Wallace has expressed his views and spoken at length about a number of key issues concerning soccer in Ireland, including the structure of the game in this country; current problems facing the League of Ireland; his own club Wexford Youths, and changes he would like to see in the the First Division. "2008 was a difficult year for League of Ireland football but most of the problems were of a particular nature, mainly financial and not indicative of the overall health of the game in Ireland. read more>>>

Greg Keane named 2008 eircom League of Ireland Media Officer of the Year

Wexford Youths FC PRO Greg Keane was named 2008 eircom League of Ireland Media Officer of the Year by the Soccer Writers' Association of Ireland at their annual awards ceremony in Dublin last Tuesday. The Soccer Writers' selected three nominees from the 22 League of Ireland clubs and Greg was nominated alongside First Division Champions Dundalk and Premier Division side Finn Harps. read more>>>

U20's Waterford 0-1 Wexford Youths

Now that the Senior League of Ireland season has come to a close, it is a relief that this was our last weekend of triple games where most under 20‘s had to play Saturday and Sunday. This was a tough game for the Youths with the all important goal coming from a spectacular own goal, as a Waterford defender found himself overstretched as he attempted to clear the ball, but only managing to drive the ball into the top corner of the net. read more>>>

Wexford Youths FC 2 - 2 Sporting Fingal

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It was real end of season fare as Wexford Youths and Sporting Fingal played out an entertaining draw at Ferrycarrig Park. Fingal showed up impressively during the opening 15 minutes and could have gone three up. After a neat break in from the right David Corcoran pulled his shot into the side netting, while two minutes later Christy Doran drilled in a low shot just outside the right hand post when he should have found the target. read more>>>

Wallace looking forward to the end of long season

Wexford Youths host Sporting Fingal at Ferrycarrig Park in the club's final game of the season on Saturday night and Wexford manager Mick Wallace is glad to see a long season come to an end. "I'm looking forward to the end of the season and will be glad it's over," Wallace said. "I have thoroughly enjoyed it but it is demanding and the break to regroup is very welcome. read more>>>

Youths brighten up 2008 season

Greg Keane

The 2008 League of Ireland season will be remembered as a year of financial trouble and strife within the domestic game, with off-field financial woes such as examinership, player wages, point deductions and betting scandals just a number of negative issues this season that has led to many people believing that the League itself is in danger of ceasing to exist beyond the current campaign. Amid all of the doom and gloom however, was the one real success story of the year that literally brightened up the domestic game – Wexford Youths FC. read more>>>

Longford Town 2-4 Wexford Youths

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Wexford Youths turned in a terrific performance in Flancare Park, with a well earned victory that saw them leapfrog over Longford Town in the First Division table with just a single game remaining. The home side should have been in front after just 4 minutes but Jason Oladele's header came back off the post. However, they looked distinctly disinterested thereafter as Youths proceeded to dominate the remainder of the opening half. Paul Rossiter fired the visitors in front after 12 minutes. The striker had little to do to open his side's account after Gavin Doyle's effort had come back off the crossbar. read more>>>

Wallace longing for victory

Wexford Youths welcome back Conor Sinnott, Paul Malone and Pa Doyle for Saturday's First Division clash against Longford Town at Flancare Park. Wexford will be without Kyle Dempsey however, who has been ruled out through injury and joins fellow strikers Danny Furlong and Paul Murphy on the sidelines for the remainder of this campaign. read more>>>

Sinnott nominated for PFAI Ford First Division Player of the Season Award   

Wexford Youths FC midfielder Conor Sinnott has been nominated for the 2008 First Division PFAI Ford Player of the Season. Sinnott, who is again named on the PFAI Ford First Division Team of the Season following last season's selection, is the sole Wexford Youths representative and the only player in the team selected from outside the Division's top four clubs – Dundalk, Shelbourne, Sporting Fingal and Waterford United. read more>>>

Wexford Youths FC Groundsman shortlisted for award   

Wexford Youths FC Groundsman Seanie O'Shea has been shortlisted for the 2008 Groundsman of the Year award. O' Shea, who is the club Secretary and member of Mick Wallace's coaching staff, has done a tremendous job looking after the surface at Ferrycarrig Park, which hosted this year's eircom League Cup Final and has been hailed by a number of visiting sides this season. read more>>>

Athlone Town 1 Wexford Youths 0   

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Wexford Youths frustrated Athlone Town for 70 minutes at Lissywollen but a neat finish from Robbie Hamm finally gave the home side the goal they deserved after dominating proceedings throughout. Athlone were on top during the opening half and Wexford had their goalkeeper William Doyle to thank as he pulled off three good saves to deny the home side. read more>>>

Wexford squad at full stretch for Athlone trip   

Wexford Youths travel to Athlone on Saturday with a quartet of key first team members still missing due to injury and suspension. Patsy Malone will serve his second of a two game ban, while Conor Sinnot picked up a knock in training that will keep him out and top scorer Danny Furlong and his strike partner Paul Murphy are out for the rest of the season. read more>>>

Youths looking to overtake Monaghan   

Wexford Youths will be aiming to take all three points from their meeting with Monaghan United at Ferrycarrig Park on Friday night and leapfrog Mick Cooke's side in the First Division table. Eighth place Wexford are one place and one point behind Monaghan in the table, but Wexford manager Mick Wallace knows that his side face a difficult task against Friday's visitors. read more>>>

Wexford have no case to answer on cancelled Limerick fixture

Wexford Youths FC have no case to answer following Friday's decision by the FAI League's disciplinary committee over Limerick's failure to fulfil the October 6th First Division fixture at Ferrycarrig Park. Mike Kerley's side boarded the team bus half-an-hour before the game and refused to play the match, which was scheduled to kick-off at 8pm, claiming that the warm-up pitch was poorly lit and that the offer of the use of the main pitch to complete their pre-match routine came too late, which was 40 minutes in advance of the game. read more>>>

Wexford U20s to face Irish Junior selection

Wexford Youths FC's under-20 side will welcome an Irish selection to Ferrycarrig Park on Sunday, where Gerry Smith's Irish Junior side face Mick Wallace's underage stars at 12pm. Gerry Smith's squad is drawn from a number of Junior clubs from around the country, including Dublin sides Portmarnock and St Kevin's, Carrick United from Waterford and Clonmel Town, as well as Wexford Youths' FAI Ford Cup opponents this year, Killester United, who Wexford defeated in a replay to progress to the Fourth Round of the competition, with the North Dublin side supplying as many as six players to recent Irish Junior squads. read more>>>

Shelbourne 1 - 0 Wexford Youths

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David McGill’s header on forty one minutes was enough to see Shelbourne impressively beat Wexford Youths at Tolka Park tonight. Despite the scoreline, Shels’ were by far the better, pressing from start to finish. Shels’ were dominant from the outset, with Wexford willing to sit narrow and deep. However despite the ease with which Shels’ were afforded space out wide, finding clear chances proved to be a difficult task early on. read more>>>

Youths hoping to topple Shels

Wexford Youths FC go into Friday night's First Division clash with Shelbourne at Tolka Park in great form after successive victories over Kildare County and Dundalk. John Gill's Dundalk side were top of the table ahead of last week's clash; a game which Wexford ran out 3-1 winners in. Shelbourne defeated Athlone the following day to replace the Lillywhites at the summit, so Mick Wallace's men will be aiming for a repeat performance against the new League leader this week. read more>>>

AN ODE TO FOOTBALL

It is an important part of self discipline to have a measure of control over how one feels about any particular event, person or thing. “Anger” is an emotion that I generally avoid, as I find it of the negative variety, “disappointment” is not one which I seek out either, but unavoidable at times. God knows, I’ve had many, and I’m sure there is many more to come. But, all told, I should say that life has been good to me, more good days than bad, and the happy disposition that I was born with has been further nourished by plenty of environmental stimulation on my biological inheritance. read more>>>

Win Tickets to Ireland u23 game

The Republic of Ireland Under 23's are just ninety minutes away from reaching the final of the International Challenge Cup. Pat Fenlon's team, which brings together the very best young players in the eircom League of Ireland, face Belgium on October 21st in Dalymount Park. A draw or a win will see the young Irish side top the group and qualify for the Final of the International Challenge Cup, where they will face either Italy or England. This is a fantastic opportunity to witness your country and league make it to an international final. Having defeated Slovakia and Northern Ireland, the Republic now face an impressive Belgian side! read more>>>

Wexford Youths 3-1 Dundalk

Wexford Youths continued their impressive recent League form with a superb 3-1 victory over First Division leaders Dundalk at Ferrycarrig Park on Friday night. Mick Wallaces’s side have recorded back-to-back League wins after their away win against Kildare the previous Friday and reacted well to the League Cup final defeat at the hands of Derry and also to the recent controversy following the Limerick 37 game that was cancelled when the visitors would not train on Wexford’s second pitch, as every other side in the country have done previously. read more>>>

Youths prepared for Dundalk test

Wexford Youths FC face John Gill's Dundalk side at Ferrycarrig Park on Friday evening, but the Youths' challenge will be even more difficult as key midfielder Conor Sinnott is suspended for the First Division clash. Dundalk have a good record in Wexford and Youths' manager Mick Wallace needs his side to put in a strong performance to overhaul the Lillywhites. read more>>>

Wexford Youths v Limerick 37 called off

Wexford Youths FC and Limerick 37's First Division clash at Ferrycarrig Park tonight has been abandoned. Wexford Youths and Limerick 37 both handed their team sheets in on time and referee Rob Rogers said that the pitch was playable. When Mr.Rogers went to call the two teams from their dressing rooms at 7.55, Limerick were not present and the game was therefore called off. read more>>>  

Youths aim for back-to-back wins ahead of Limerick game

Wexford Youths FC manager Mick Wallace insists that his side's victory away to Kildare County on Friday night is not good enough; unless his side build on the win and pick up all three points against Limerick at Ferrycarrig Park on Monday night. "Friday night's win was a great and much needed result with Kildare just behind us in the table, but it's no use winning games like that a once off," said Wallace. "We need to build consistency and string a good run of results together - starting against Limerick at home. read more>>>

Kildare County 1 - 2 Wexford Youths

First half goals from Danny Furlong and Patsy Malone saw Wexford Youths bounce back admirably from their League Cup hiding to Derry as they moved out of the bottom two. Furlong added to his goal against Derry when putting Youths in front on 12 minutes with Malone making it 2-0 nine minutes later. read more>>>

Youths focus returns to league

Wexford Youths FC manager Mick Wallace has told his players to forget about last weekend's League Cup final defeat and focus on the league, starting with Friday's crucial bottom of the table clash with Kildare County at Station Road. "We need to use last week's defeat to Derry as a learning curve and improve," Wallace said. "I could go on about us being young; amateur and the rest but we were heavily beaten and the only thing we can do is learn from this experience. read more>>>

Wexford Youths FC 1 - 6 Derry City

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Sammy Morrow scored a hat-trick as Derry City cruised to a remarkable fourth League Cup victory in a row. The win books Derry's qualification for next season's Setanta Sports Cup and keeps them on course for a cup treble. Though terrific hosts, First Division Wexford's gallant run to the final ended in misery as they froze on the night. An incredible opening to the match saw the crowd of 3,000 witnessed six goals inside the opening half hour. read more>>>

Wallace impressed by Derry as Youths prepare for historic League Cup Final

Wexford Youths FC manager Mick Wallace is eagerly anticipating Saturday's historic League Cup Final against Derry City at Ferrycarrig Park, but Wallace knows that his First Division side face a massive challenge against Stephen Kenny's top tier Derry City team. Wexford are without the injured Paul Murphy, who tore his cruciate ligament at training on Sunday morning and will be out for up to eight months, as well as Conor Wallace, who has not recovered in time for Saturday's final after picking up an injury against Athlone Town a few weeks ago. read more>>>

Wexford Youths Prepare for Cup Final

As Wexford Youths prepare to face Derry City in the League Cup Final this Saturday, soccer fever has gripped the county ahead of the club’s most important match in their short history. The game sold out within hours, as everyone in the county wants to be at the historic occasion that is one of the most significant sporting occasions that Wexford has ever witnessed. Finals will always attract large crowds and great interest and some people will visit Ferrycarrig Park for the first time this weekend, but there is a hardcore and loyal group of supporters that have been following the Youths the length and breath of the country for the past 18 months and have made quite a name for themselves with their unique chants and banners. read more>>>

Kilkenny U20 0 - 5 Wexford Youths FC Under20

Following the disappointment of losing to Cork City with two late goals, it was good to get the first win under our belt away to Kilkenny on Saturday. The Youths opened the score with an excellent strike from Jimmy Keohane on ten minutes and gave themselves a cushion on the half hour when Kyle Dempsey set up Shane Dempsey who with coolness personified lobbed the keeper from a distance. Shane killed off the game on the hour with his second, and made it a hat-trick ten minutes later. read more>>>

Waterford United 1-0 Wexford Youths FC

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Second in the table, United went into this game eight points behind the leaders Dundalk but with two games in hand.  By accounting for Wexford their rescheduled game against third-placed Shelbourne at Tolka Park on Monday takes on even greater significance because victory there would leave the Suirsiders only two points off the top spot. The goal arrived from the penalty spot on 78 minutes when Anto Russell took down Gary Dunphy as he raced into the area and Gary Dunphy crashed the ball into the net with a fierce drive. read more>>>

Wexford at full strength for South East derby

Wexford Youths FC manager Mick Wallace has a full squad to choose from for Friday's South East derby against Waterford United at the RSC, with Kyle Dempsey, Conor Wallace and Stuart Lawlor all returning from injury and Patsy Malone back from his one game suspension. "Everyone's back for the Waterford game and places will be up for grabs and at a premium ahead of the League Cup final next weekend," Wallace said. read more>>>

Sporting Fingal 2 - 3 Wexford Youths

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Sporting Fingal could not have started much better, with Doyle latching on to a Peter Hynes through ball to calmly slot home with just two minutes ten seconds on the clock. Less than sixty seconds previous Doyle had the ball in the net from an identical set up, however the strike was ruled out for offside.read more>>>

Wallace wary of 'intelligent' Fingal

Wexford Youths FC travel to the Morton Stadium to face Liam Buckley's Sporting Fingal side for Monday night's First Division clash, with Wexford boss Mick Wallace claiming that Sporting are the most intelligent team his side have faced this season.

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League Cup Final Information

The seating arrangements for the League Cup Final have been agreed with the FAI and will entail the following. Additional seating will be added to the existing stand, a stand in front of the gym that will hold 520 people and in between seating room for 200 people. From the press box to the astro turf pitch and behind the goal opposite the gym extra stands will be added. Before the press box there will be standing room for 200 people. Wexford Youths FC supporters will be situated between the press box and stand behind the gym, in the stand at the gym, standing between the current stand and the stand behind the gym and some seating in the current stand. read more>>>

Youth may work against Wexford's U20 side

Wexford Youths FC's U-20 side start campaign at home to Cork City with set Wallace to rely on U-18's

Wexford Youths FC v Cork City, Saturday 13th September, Ferrycarrig Park, 2pm

Saturday, September 13th, will see Wexford Youths will play Cork City in the first under 20 game in the League of Ireland. This season's competition will be a purer version than last season's under 21's, when 4 overage players were allowed, whereas no overage players will be entertained in the new, younger format. The Youths finished second in their group last season and were eventually knocked out by Shelbourne in the last 16. Having won the last two Inter League Youth All Ireland's, Wexford will certainly be in a great position to challenge for honours in this new competition, but Wexford manager Mick Wallace believes that this will also work against his U-20 team as he would need to select players for both squads.

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Youths need to pick up home points against Longford

Wexford Youths manager Mick Wallace has admitted that his side need to improve their home form if they are to move up the table and secure the mid-table placing he aspired to at the start of the campaign. Wexford play Longford Town at Ferrycarrig Park on Friday night and he believes a win is essential to instill confidence and progress up the table. read more>>>

Wallace Welcomes Cup Final to Wexford

Wexford Youths FC manager Mick Wallace has welcomed the news that his side's Eircom League Cup decider against Derry City will be staged at the First Division club's Ferrycarrig Park. Wexford Youths FC, in just their second year in existence in senior football, booked their place in the decider with a startling victory over Cork City earlier this week. They will face Derry City, who will be seeking a fourth successive victory in the League Cup. read more>>>

Under 20 League

Wexford Youths FC will begin their Under 20 League campaign on Saturday 13th September with a home game against Cork City, 2.00pm kick off at Ferrycarrig Park. Having knocked Cork City out of the FAI Youth Cup in March, out of the INTER League Youths in April and out of the League Cup in August, they are sure to be very keen on reversing the tables.

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Under 18’s Trials

Trials for the Wexford Football League Under 18 Inter League Youths will take place at 10.30 at Ferrycarrig Park on Sunday 14th September. Wexford will be trying to win an unprecedented 3 in a row, and their fourth in 5 years as they’ve been All Ireland Champions in ’05, ’07 and ’08.

Game against Sporting Fingal Rescheduled

Wexford Youths FC game against Sporting Fingal which was due to take place on September 12th has been postponed due to Fingal involvement in the FAI Cup. This game has been refixed for Monday 15th September at Morton Stadium with a 7.45pm kick off.

Wexford Youths 0 - 0 Athlone Town

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Athlone created the better chances, but had midfielder Johnny Mernagh sent off as they had to settle for a point against League Cup finalists Wexford Youths at Ferrigcarrig Park. Both sides wasted early openings with Youths' keeper Pa Doyle saving well from Colm Jinks and Ciaran Kelly doing likewise at the other end to deprive Danny Furlong. read more>>>

Back to league business for Wexford after cup heroics

It's back to League of Ireland First Division business for Wexford Youths FC on Friday night, after an amazing week for Mick Wallace's young squad. Wexford pulled off one of the biggest cup shocks in recent history after defeating Cork City at Turner's Cross in the Eircom League Cup semi final last Monday, and although Wallace and his players have revelled in the exposure and adulation following the famous win, the Wexford manager knows that it's back to reality for the club and has emphasised that his players need to be focused for the visit of Athlone tomorrow night.

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Youths create history with famous cup victory

Did Wexford also field the youngest ever team in League of Ireland history in the process?

As Wexford Youths FC reflect on the greatest victory in the embryonic club's short history, the South East club wrote themselves into the record books by reaching their first ever final in the club's second season as a Eircom League entity, but did they also field the youngest ever starting 11 in the history of the League of Ireland? read more>>>

Cork City 0 -1 Wexford Youths

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Wexford Youths claimed a historic victory as they shocked Cork City to reach a League Cup final meeting with Derry City after a fine display at Turners Cross. First Division Wexford scored the crucial goal mid-way through the first-half when a Conor Sinnott pass fell to Paul Murphy, who shot to the Cork net from 15 yards.

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Wexford hoping to make history and book final spot

Wexford Youths FC travel to face Cork City in the semi final of the Eircom League Cup on Monday night, where Mick Wallace's young side are aiming to create history by shocking the Leesiders and booking the club's place in their first ever cup final. Wexford go into the game on the back of a morale boosting away victory against Monaghan United on Friday night, with the Youths fielding one of the youngest sides in League of Ireland history. Wallace knows that Monday's historic occasion will be an even sterner test however, with club captain Anthony Russell still suspended.

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Monaghan United 1 - 2 Wexford Youths

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Goals from Paul Murphy and Marty Kelly gave Wexford a big win at Kingspan Century Park to lift them off the foot of the First Division table. Murphy struck on 64 minutes to break the deadlock with midfielder Kelly adding a second ten minutes later. Monaghan hit back through Andy Haran two minutes from time, but it was too little too late as Youths held out for three vital points.

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Reaction to St. Patrick's Athletic Game

Wexford Youths FC would like to thank a St. Patrick’s Athletic supporter for an email received after their attendance of the recent cup game.  The positive feedback received in this letter highlights to all those involved in the club the giant leaps that have been made in a short period of time.  A special mention must go to both sets of supporters who made a wet and miserable night an bright occasion. Wexford Youths FC would like to thank all those involved for making it such a memorable night in the clubs short history. read more>>>

Wexford relying on youth

Wexford Youths FC manager Mick Wallace will have an even younger squad than usual for this Friday's First Division trip to Monaghan United, as he is missing a number of key players through injury and suspension. Wexford will be without their captain Anthony Russell and defender Joey Wadding, who are both suspended, while Stuart Lawlor, Shane Dempsey and Kyle Dempsey are all ruled out through injury. read more>>>

Wexford Youths 1 - 3 St. Patrick's Athletic

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John Murphy scored twice to book St. Patrick's passage through to the quarter-finals of the FAI Ford Cup at rain-drenched Ferrycarrig Park. But the Premier Division high-fliers were pushed all the way by Mick Wallace's amateurs who belied the fact they currently prop up the whole League of Ireland. read more>>>

Youths to make TV debut in FAI Ford Cup Clash

Wexford Youths FC will make their TV debut this week, as RTE's Monday Night Soccer will cover tomorrow night's eagerly anticipated FAI Ford Cup 4th Round game against St Patrick's Athletic. Although the club featured on Setanta Sports' Sports Nationwide show earlier in the year, Sunday's game will be the first time that the highlights from a Youths game will be broadcast to a national audience.

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Special night for the Dempsey's

Sunday's FAI Ford Cup game will be a very special occasion for the Dempsey family from Wexford Town. Before Kevin Doyle made his name with Reading and Ireland, Gary Dempsey was the Model County's most high profile soccer player. The former Everton trainee carved out a very successful career in Scotland with Aberdeen and Dunfermeline, before moving to Yeovil Town. Dempsey played League of Ireland football with Bray Wanderers and Waterford United and returned to the league from Yeovil when he joined St Pats at the start of the campaign. The Wexford native will be looking forward to tonight's clash against his home town club and his first cousins, Kyle and Shane. read more>>>

Kevin Doyle: Wexford Youths could shock St Pats in FAI Ford Cup

Former Wexford Youths U18 All Ireland winning star and St Patrick's Athletic striker Kevin Doyle believes that his hometown club may cause an upset in Sunday's FAI Ford Cup clash against St Patrick's Athletic at Ferrycarrig Park. Doyle, who credits much of his success to the guidance he received from Wexford Youths FC coach Mick Wallace, who coached Doyle from the age of 14, believes that Wexford are capable of causing a cup shock in Sunday's fourth round clash against their Premier Division opponents. read more>>>

Wallace calls for focus and confidence from Youths ahead of FAI Ford Cup clash

Wexford Youths FC manager Mick Wallace insists that his young side need to be focused on the difficult task ahead of them this Sunday, when Dublin giants St Patrick's Athletic visit Ferrycarrig Park for the biggest game in the Wexford club's short history in the fourth round of the FAI Ford Cup. read more>>>

Wexford Youths 0 - 3 Shelbourne

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Shelbourne scored three times in the final 12 minutes as Wexford finished with nine men at Ferrycarrig Park. All the action was condensed into the last 25 minutes, starting with the sending off of Youths' keeper Jason Russell. read more>>>

Injured Wexford trio return for Shels clash

Wexford Youths will welcome back the injured trio of Paul Murphy, Joey Wadding and Stuart Lawlor ahead of Friday night's home clash with Shelbourne. Wexford manager Mick Wallace knows that his side will be in for a tough game against a Shels side who he believes still have every chance of winning the title. read more>>>

Dundalk 1 - 0 Wexford Youths

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An early goal from teenager Tiarnán Mulvenna was enough to shoot Dundalk six points clear at the top of the Eircom League of Ireland First Division table on Thursday night, as the Lilywhites overcame Wexford Youths by 1-0 at Oriel Park. Dundalk dominated for long spells, however, after Mulvenna’s superb strike just past the quarter-hour, the hosts failed to net another despite many opportunities. And, they almost paid for their wastefulness in front of goal, as goalkeeper Chris Bennion proved the match winner with an outstanding save five minutes from time.

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Wexford Youths 0 - 1 Kildare County

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Kildare County ended a run of five straight league defeats on Monday night when they defeated fellow strugglers Wexford Youths in Ferrycarrig Park. Ciaran Kilduff got the only goal of the game in the 15th minute and it was enough to give Kildare manager John Ryan only his third league win of the season. read more>>>

Youths hoping for three points against Kildare

Wexford Youths FC are hoping to pick up a home win against bottom-of-the table Kildare County at Ferrycarrig Park tomorrow night. Wexford manager Mick Wallace had contacted the FAI to try to reschedule tomorrow night's fixture to next Monday, which is a Bank Holiday, but his plea was turned down and Wallace made his opinions known with a strong worded piece that is posted on this website.

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Limerick 37 1-1 Wexford Youths

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Limerick 37 failed to keep their winning streak going when they were held to a 1-1 draw by battling Wexford Youths at Jackman Park this evening. An early James Hayes goal looked like Limerick would see off Wexford to keep the pressure on the top four, but Wexford hero Danny Furlong ensured that the visitors got a share of the spoils at the Carey’s Road venue. read more>>>

Wallace aiming for first Jackman victory

Wexford Youths FC will travel to Jackman Park in search of their first victory on the road against inform Limerick 37 tomorrow night. The Youths ended their Limerick hoodoo after defeating them for the first time in eight attempts earlier in the season, with a 1-0 victory at Ferrycarrig Park in May. read more>>>

Wexford Youths FC launch new club website

Wexford Youths FC have re-launched the official club website.

The new website has been revamped has been revamped by Wexford Youths Supporters Club, who will be regularly updating the site, who will be regularly updating the site, and the site now offers all Youths fans an efficient and up to date on-line service. read more>>>

For the good of the League?

The senseless Idea of forcing first division league of Ireland clubs to play midweek games has been further emphasised for the Wexford Youths by the decision of the league director, Fran Gavin, to refuse to grant our request to change our midweek fixture at home to Kildare county, from Monday July 28th to the following Monday August 4th which happens to be a bank holiday. read more>>>

Wexford Youths 1 - 1 Waterford United

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Wexford Youths welcomed their neighbours Waterford United to Ferrycarraig Park on Friday night for a South East derby. It was a hard fought contest with the sides drawing 1-1 on the night, neither side deserving all three points. Waterford may have their problems off the field, but on the field they got off to a flyer when the took the lead as early as the 3rd minute in front of a packed home crowd.

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Wallace aims to make history in South East derby

Wexford Youths manager Mick Wallace is hoping that his young side can create history by defeating local rivals Waterford United for the first time in the club's short history. The Youths were defeated by Waterford in the League Cup last year and have lost twice this season by a single goal in the league, so Wallace wants to make history by defeating their neighbours for the first time. read more>>>

Wallace backs Wexford footballers ahead of Leinster Final

Wexford Youths FC manager Mick Wallace has offered his support to the county's senior football side ahead of their momentous Leinster Senior Football Final clash against Dublin at Croke Park on Sunday. The footballers will compete in their first Leinster Final in 52 years, and the sports enthusiast Wexford Youths manager and owner believes that Jason Ryan's side are more than capable of defeating the Dubs.

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Wexford Youths FC Supporters Fame Grows

Congratulations to the dedicated supporters of Wexford Youths FC who’s individual chant’s where recognised nationally in the July 9th issue of the Irish Independent.  A lot of time and effort goes into these creating these chants a big thanks to all and keep up the good cheering.

Wexford Youths 0 - 1 Sporting Fingal

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On Friday the 11th of July Wexford Youths welcomed Sporting Fingal to Ferrycarraig Park. The Dublin outfit knew a win would keep them in with a slim chance of gaining promotion while the Youths were in excellent form after a heroic cup win over UCD followed by an impressive away win against Longford Town.

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Youths looking to continue good run

After two vital away victories in the past week for Mick Wallace's side, the Wexford manager is urging his side to continue to show the same level of determination and honesty when Sporting Fingal make their first ever visit to Ferrycarrig Park. Wallace is delighted with his young side's recent form, which includes away victories over Longford in the league last week and UCD in the League Cup.

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FAI Cup Fourth Round Draw

Wexford Youths FC have been drawn at home to St. Patrick's Athleitc in the fourth round of the FAI Cup with the draw taking place live on MNS. read more>>>

Longford 0- 1 Wexford Youths

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Bottom of the table Wexford made their first ever visit to Flancare Park and came away with a deserved victory that moves them two places up the division. The home side started brightly and had a good chance to open the scoring after just 3 minutes. However, Alan Lynch saw his cross headed over the crossbar by Ronan Frawley. read more>>>

Wallace puts emphasis on league ahead of Longford clash

Wexford manager Mick Wallace has returned his focus to the league this week, after his young side's fantastic victory over UCD in the quarter-final of the Eircom League Cup at Belfield on Tuesday. read more>>>

UCD 1- 2 Wexford Youths

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Wexford  Youths caused something of an upset when recording a notable victory over Premier Division opponents UCD in a tense eircom League of Ireland Cup quarter-final at the UCD Bowl. Mick Wallace's young side took a shock lead on 43 minutes when a cross from the left by striker Paul Murphy was miscued by Stewart Lawlor only for the ball to fall kindly into the path of Johnny Flynn-O'Connor.

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Youths hoping to bowl over UCD

First Division side Wexford Youths FC will be aiming to cause an upset in the eircom League Cup tomorrow night when they face Pete Mahon's Premier Division side in the Quarter Finals of the competition. It will be Wexford Youths' first ever visit to the Belfield Bowl and the club's first League Cup Quarter Final. read more>>>

Athlone 3-1 Wexford Youths

Mick Wallace’s Wexford Youths side were defeated 3-1 at Lissywoolen by bottom of the table and rivals Athlone Town, as the home side recorded their first win of the season and leapfrogged Wexford into eight place, with Wexford now propping up the First Division. read more>>>

O'Connor calls for consistency 

Wexford Youths FC coach Noel O'Connor is demanding more consistency from his young side ahead of their First Division clash away to Athlone Town tomorrow night. Wexford beat Killester 2-1 on Tuesday in the FAI Ford Cup 3rd Round replay, but O'Connor wants his side to start playing like this on a more regular basis. 

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Killester United 1-2 Wexford Youths FC

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Wexford Youths finally recorded their first ever FAI Ford Cup victory when they defeated Killester United at Hadden Park. Having drawn the original match, all eyes were on Killester to see whether they could defeat eircom League of Ireland opposition. read more>>>

Wallace driven by Ford Focus

Wexford Youths FC manager Mick Wallace believes that Killester United's home advantage will play a big part in tomorrow night's FAI Ford Cup clash, but he's confident that his side can still progress in Irish soccer's most illustrious competition.

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Wexford Youths FC 1-2 Monaghan United
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Two goals in less than a minute from James Hand and Paul Whelan at the beginning of the second half, secured the three points for Monaghan United against Wexford Youths at Ferrycarrig Park last night. The game started slowly with the best of the early chances falling to the home side through Paul Murphy and Johnny Flynn-O’Connor.

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Monaghan visit Ferrycarrig Park to kick-off crucial fortnight for Youths

Wexford Youths FC return to action following the mid season break against Monaghan United at Ferrycarrig Park on Friday night, with the visit of the Mons the first of four games in a crucial fortnight for Wexford. Following the visit of Mick Cooke's side to Ferrycarrig on Friday, Mick Wallace's young charges will travel to Dublin for the replay of their FAI Ford Cup game against Killester on Tuesday.

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Wallace calls for reduction in First Division fixtures

Wexford Youths FC manager, Mick Wallace, has called for a reduction in the number of First Division games from next season onwards. Wallace's Wexford Youths team entered the league last season and the football obsessed businessman has invested millions of Euro into his community project at Ferrycarrig Park on the outskirts of Wexford Town, which resulted in the first ever eircom League of Ireland team from the county being represented at this level in domestic football. read more>>>

Wexford Youths 0 - 0 Killester United

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Wexford Youths and Killester United played out a dour 0-0 draw at Ferrycarraig Park on Friday night in the third round of the FAI Cup. Wexford manger Mick Wallace will be so disappointed with his team as they never turned up on the night and created hardly any clear cut chances. Now Wexford will have to travel up to Dublin for the reply, but it could have been worse for the Youths. In the 78th minute the best chance of the game fell to Killester’s Alan Connor. read more>>>

Wexford looking to secure first ever FAI Ford Cup victory

Wexford Youths FC will be looking for their first ever victory in the FAI Ford Cup on Friday night, when Leinster Senior League side Killester United visit Ferrycarrig Park for the 3rd Round clash. Wexford manager Mick Wallace understands that his First Division side will be favourites for the Ford Cup tie, but pointed out that Killester are an experienced side and Friday night's game will certainly not be simple test for his young team. read more>>>

Shelbourne 1 - 0 Wexford Youths

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Anto Flood returned to the role of goal scorer as Shels’ beat a very well organised Wexford outfit at Tolka Park. Flood’s seventy ninth minute goal, his first in four games, finally beat a side who had battled to thwart dozens of Shels’ forays forward. Flood’s finish came about after Keith Dunne had won possession deep in Wexford territory. His square ball was easily finished by Flood as Shels’ returned to the top of the eircom First Division. read more>>>

Radio Documentary  

A radio documentary conducted by Alan Corcoran can be heard on South East Radio at 1pm on Bank Holiday Monday.  The documentary was carried out on the away trip to Sporting Fingal earlier in the month.  Alan spent the entire day with the team travelling with them on the bus; getting into the dressing-room; privy to the team talk; interviews with players, travelling supporters, coaches and management.  Something most Wexford Youths supporters would enjoy so be sure to listen to this wonderful insight into team that you support.

Youths prepare for tough Tolka test

The last time that Wexford Youths FC visited Tolka Park they came away with a memorable 3-1 victory over Shelbourne. However, Wexford manager Mick Wallace knows that his side are in for a tough test against Dermot Keely's inform team.

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Wexford Draw UCD in League Cup Quarters  

Wexford Youths FC have been drawn away to UCD in the League Cup Quarters Final with the draw taking place live on MNS. read more>>>

Wexford Youths 0 - 5 Dundalk

Dundalk moved back to the top of the First Division table on Friday night after a resounding 5-0 win over Wexford Youths FC at Ferrycarrig Park. Shelbourne regained top spot following their victory over Athlone on Sunday, but the Lillywhites’ performance will be very encouraging for manager John Gill, as before Friday, Dundalk had failed to score in their last two games so to score five away from home will certainly restore their confidence. read more>>>

Wallace hoping for inspiration from Under-18's 

Wexford Youths FC manager Mick Wallace hopes that his senior side can put in a repeat performance tomorrow night against Dundalk, similar to that of his triumphant Under-18 winning side, who defeated Dundalk 4-0 in the FAI Youth Cup Final at Ferrycarrig Park last Sunday. read more>>>

Kildare County 2- 0 Wexford Youths

Wexford Youths FC went down by two goals to nil last Monday away to Kildare County at Station Road, as a hapless Wexford did not turn up to a game that they were aiming to win, as Kildare had only picked up one win previous to this season. It was a Monday night and the day after Wexford’s historic FAI Youth Cup win, but yet again there was a sizeable travelling support from the Model County, but on this occasion the players did not give them too much to cheer about. read more>>>

Wexford Youths FC 1 – 0 Limerick 37

Wexford Youths FC ended their Limerick hoodoo on Friday night with a well deserved 1-0 victory over Mike Kerley’s side. Mick Wallace’s men completely dominated proceedings from start to finish and the 1-0 score line flattered the visitors, as Wexford could easily have won by five or six in the end. read more>>>

Youths aiming for first victory over bogey side Limerick

Wexford Youths FC will be hoping to end an unenviable record against Limerick 37 at Ferrycarrig Park on Friday night, as the game will be the eight meeting between the sides since they both entered the league last season with Mick Wallace's men yet to record a victory. read more>>>

Can history be made?

Wexford Youths FC U18s supporters have a very particular type of stamina. The style of game these U18s play means that the supporters are kept on tenter hooks right up to the last minute of the game. Both the quarter-final against Cork City and the semi-final against Salthill-Devon ended up in penalty shoot-outs. read more>>>

Waterford United 1-0 Wexford Youths

Wexford Youths FC were narrowly defeated by Waterford United at the RSC on Friday night, as the home side moved to within three points of league leaders Dundalk. Waterford have a terrific home record this season picking up 16 points from a possible 18. Both sides had opportunities to score before the deadlock was broken by Waterford on 58 minutes, when Willie John Kiely headed home at the far post following an inch perfect cross from the right by Vinnie Sullivan. read more>>>

Youths want revenge in South East derby

Wexford Youths FC will be looking for revenge against Waterford United at the RSC on Friday night, after Mick Wallace's side lost their opening game of the season against Waterford United at Ferrycarrig Park in March. read more>>>

Wexford Youths 2-0 Kerry League

Kerry set out their stall early on by playing a 4-5-1 system and tried to nullify the home team. There was little to report for the first half - Craig Maguire looking eager to prove his place on the first eleven. The penalty came with a slick move of one twos with Conor Sinnott trying to cross the ball in from the right only for Kerrys defender to handball. Conor stepped up and put away an excellent penalty to the keepers right, this after the miss against Limerick a few weeks ago was a confident Conor Sinnott. read more>>>

Sporting Fingal 2-0 Wexford Youths

Wexford Youths FC’s four game unbeaten run came to an end at the Morton Stadium in Santry on Friday night, as the league’s newest side, Sporting Fingal, defeated Mick Wallace’s side by two goals to nil. Wexford did not play well, but Sporting are a very strong side with a top manager in Liam Buckley and will not be in the First Division for many seasons. read more>>>

Youths in good form as the country's two newest senior sides clash

Wexford Youths FC and Sporting Fingal will meet for the first time in their history at the Morton Stadium in Santry tomorrow night. Wexford manager, Mick Wallace, is confident that his side can extend their unbeaten run to five games, but is just happy that there's another Dublin side in the league, which is convenient for Wallace who is based in the Capital. read more>>>

Wexford Youths 1-1 Longford Town

Wexford Youths FC and Longford Town played out a 1-1 draw at Ferrycarrig Park last Friday, with a first half equaliser from Wexford’s Richie Fitzgerald handing Mick Wallace’s men a hard earned point as the hosts were reduced to ten men with just under twenty-minutes remaining. read more>>>

Wallace gives priority to U18's ahead of Longford game

Wexford Youths FC manager Mick Wallace will not select any of his under-18 players ahead of Friday night's First Division clash with Longford Town at Ferrycarrig Park. The Wexford Youths under-18 side, who are the defending All-Ireland champions, face Cork on Sunday in the All-Ireland Inter League semi-final, and Wallace has stated the club's priorities lie with the underage sides. read more>>>

Wexford Youths 2-0 Athlone Town

A week can be a long time in football. Wexford Youths FC were searching for their first win of the season and were rooted to the bottom of the First Division table before they travelled to Monaghan on the 11th of April. The Youths defeated the Mons by two goals to nil and followed up this terrific win by recording their first home victory of the season by beating Athlone Town last Friday by the same score line, and in the process moved into 5th place in the league. read more>>>

Wexford looking to build on first victory of the season

Wexford Youths FC manager Mick Wallace, hopes that his side can build on their first win of the season away to Monaghan last Friday, by putting a run of results together starting at home to Athlone Town at Ferrycarrig Park on Friday.

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Monaghan United 0-2 Wexford Youths

Wexford Youths FC picked up their first victory of the new season with an excellent 2-0 away win against Monaghan United last Friday night. read more>>>

Youths at full strength for Monaghan trip

Wexford Youths FC manager, Mick Wallace, has a full squad to choose from ahead of their trip to Kingspan Century Park on Friday night where they face Monaghan United. read more>>>

Wexford Youths FC 2–2 Shelbourne

Bottom of the table Wexford Youths FC and promotion chasing Shelbourne shared the spoils at Ferrycarrig Park last Friday night in an entertaining 2-2 all draw.

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Wallace wants points on the board

Wexford Youths FC manager Mick Wallace hopes that his side can repeat their last performance against Shelbourne, when Wexford Youths won 3-1 at Tolka Park in the final game of the season. read more>>>

Dundalk 2-1 Wexford Youths

‘Another encouraging performance but with nothing to show for it’, is the synopsis that could be applied to almost every Wexford Youths FC match this season. The Youths are a greatly improved side to the inexperienced and naive team that debuted in the League of Ireland last year and have been extremely unlucky not to get more from all of the games they have lost, which was the case in Oriel Park against league leaders Dundalk last Thursday. read more>>>

Wexford hoping for change in Oriel fortunes

Wexford Youths FC travel to Oriel Park on Thursday night to face Dundalk, after picking up their first points of the new season at home to Kildare last week.

Wexford manager Mick Wallace will return to the helm after missing the draw with Kildare, as the Youths' owner and manager was in Italy with the Wexford U16 side on their annual Easter trip, where they won four of their five games in the underage tournament. read more >>>

Wallace brothers make Youths debut

Gareth and Conor Wallace became the third set of brothers to play for Wexford Youths FC senior side in the club's short history, after the young brothers made their senior debut in Wexford's eircom League Cup victory over Cobh Ramblers on Tuesday night. read more >>>

Dempsey receives Irish cap

Wexford Youths FC midfielder, Shane Dempsey, made his debut for the Ireland under-19 side against France in the 0-0 draw at Turner's Cross on Thursday night.

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Wexford's Dempsey included in Ireland U19 squad

Wexford Youths FC's Shane Dempsey has been included in Sean McCaffrey's Ireland U19 squad for the double header against France this week. Ireland were beaten 3-0 by France in Waterford on Tuesday night and face the French again at Turner's Cross in Cork on Thursday night. read more >>>

Wexford Youths FC 1–1 Kildare County

Wexford Youths FC picked up their first points of the new season at Ferrycarrig Park on Friday night, with Wexford captain Anthony Russell grabbing a second half equaliser for the home side, who will be disappointed not have taken all three points from a game they dominated from start to finish. read more >>>

Limerick 37 2-0 Wexford Youths

Wexford Youths travelled to Jackman Park in Limerick last Friday for their first away game of the new season but a dramatic final six minutes saw Limerick awarded two penalties and Wexford one – all for handball. read more >>>

Wexford Youths FC 1-2 Waterford United

“I can promise you that you will see a young talented group of Wexford lads give their blood as they play with knowledge, passion and honesty. What more can you ask for?” Mick Wallace preached these words in the week ahead of the massive league opener and South East derby against Waterford United last Friday night; and all that could have been asked for at Ferrycarrig Park was a little luck and a less stringent referee, which is asking for a lot you may think, but very little in the greater scheme of a game of this magnitude and one that Wexford really deserved more from. read more >>>

The Learning Curve of Life

On the second weekend in January, I travelled to Dundalk on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for the F.A.I. Youth Cert Course, a new experience for me. I’ve been coaching for a while, but do not possess any coaching badges. I have studied the Italian side of things for a long time, reading the coaching books, watching Torino and Juventus train, taking in countless live games and learning from the feedback when applying same to the Wexford under 16’s and 18’s.

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Give Youth a Chance

You should all be familiar with the League of Ireland’s newest club, Wexford Youths FC, to some extent, whether it’s reading the match reports, looking out for their results, hearing them mentioned or you may even attend their games.

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Wexford Youths Season Ticket

Season tickets for the 2008 League of Ireland campaign are now available from the Wexford Youths Football Club. Just send a cheque or postal order for 150 euro with your name and address to:

Wexford Youths FC, 24 Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin 1.

If you require any further information contact Myles or Seamus on 01-8874400.

Planning Permission Decision

The decision of the Wexford County Council Planning Section to refuse permission for retention of alterations to Wexford Youths Football Club Ground is a major disappointment for a number of reasons. read more >>>

Shelbourne 1-3 Wexford Youths

"FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE"

What a way to end your first season in League of Ireland football. A large travelling support made their way up the N11 to see the Youths record a superb victory in Tolka Park. read more >>>

Kilkenny City 0-2 Wexford Youths

"The Great Appear Great, Only Because We Are On Our Knees.....So Let Us Rise!"

This was the banner unfurled by the Wexford Youths Supporters Club on a rainy, wind swept night in Buckley Park on Saturday. One couldn't say if it was this battle cry that inspired the Youths, but whatever it was, the passion and pride on display by this team showed how much these battles mean to the players. From a supporters view, not finishing bottom is seen as a priority and a success for our first season. read more >>>

Wexford Youths 0-1 Finn Harps

It was a night 'Lady luck' didn't find her way to the Youths complex. This tense affair was made all the more important by earlier results, Finn Harps now looking up at Cobh Ramblers on top, the Wexford Youths rock bottom after Kilkenny's surprising win in Limerick on friday night. read more >>>

Kildare County 2 - 1 Wexford Youths

Wexford Youths were left frustrated, ruing missed chances and a poor start to the game last Saturday away to Kildare County, as the Slaneysiders once again put in a good performance but lost out to the odd goal. read more >>>

Limerick 37 5 - 0 Wexford Youths

A game the Wexford Youths and manager Mick Wallace will want to forget. On a night when Kilkenny moved within two points of the Youths, things could have been all so different. read more >>>

Wexford Youths 1 - 1 Athlone Town

Hardly "Clash of the Titans" as second from bottom took on third from bottom at Newcastle. The Youths had just one change, forced upon them from the Cobh game, Joey Wadding replacing Patsy Malone (injured). read more >>>

Cobh Ramblers 2 - 2 Wexford Youths

ROBBED- That was the general feeling as we left Colmans Park, left to reflect another dubious decision against the Youths this season. A 94th minute penalty by substitute Kieran O'Reilly giving Cobh a share of the spoils. read more >>>

Wexford Youths 2 - 3 Monaghan Utd

How did we lose this game?One couldn't even say "it was a game of two halves".

Monaghan had travelled to Newcastle with an under-strength side and it showed. In the early exchanges the Youths had most of the possession, yet it was Monaghan who came closest to scoring, with Jason Russell making two fine saves, tipping one just over the bar. read more >>>

Lifford U21's 1 - 2 Wexford Youths U21's

It’s a long way to Ennis in Co Clare and it would have been an even longer way back if we hadn’t won. We did, just, and now move into joint second place in the table. It didn’t worry me to bring 8 of next season’s under 18’s as they are lively and have buckets of quality. read more >>>

Wexford Youths 1 - 2 Shelbourne

Wexford Youths FC were unfortunate not to pick up a point against current Premier Division champions Shelbourne at the Wexford Football Complex last Friday, as the home side were denied by a James Chambers goal with ten minutes remaining. read more >>>

Dundalk 2 - 0 Wexford Youths

A brace of late goals from Dundalk substitute Trevor Vaughan condemned Wexford Youths to a two-nil defeat at Oriel Park last Thursday. Wexford will probably hope that Dundalk will gain promotion this season, as they will certainly be glad to see the back of the Louth outfit, after losing all three encounters this season and conceding nine goals in the process. read more >>>

Wexford 3 - 0 Kilkenny

Wexford Youths’ captain Conor Sinott was the hero for the home side as they produced a superb second half performance to earn an emphatic 3-0 victory in the basement battle of the First Division against local rivals Kilkenny City. read more >>>

Youths lose out to solitary Harps goal

The last time the Wexford Youths travelled to Finn Park saw them record their first ever away win. It was great to see one of their biggest crowds of the season turn up to watch the Wexford Youths return. Naturally, we were disappointed with the result but it’s a while since Finn Harps were confined to just one goal in a home game. read more >>>

Russell's goal not enough to complete comeback for Youths

A slow start and lack of concentration in the opening minutes of Wexford Youths’ clash with Kildare County last Saturday, left Mick Wallace’s side with too much to do as they trailed by two goals to nil after only eight minutes. read more >>>

Wexford 1-1 Limerick

Wexford Youths FC and Limerick 37 were drawing 1-1 with twelve minutes remaining in their First Division clash last Tuesday night at the Wexford Football Complex, when the game had to be abandoned due to floodlight failure.

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O' Loughlin strike seals great away win at Athlone for Youths

A solitary Liam O’Loughlin strike was enough to give Wexford Youths full points against Athlone Town at Lissywollen, as the home side have now gone seven games without a win and Wexford are unbeaten in three. read more >>>

Wexford secure well deserved point at home to Cobh

A spirited Wexford Youths side held second from top Cobh Ramblers to a draw last Saturday at the Wexford Football Complex, in an entertaining game. With First Division leaders Dundalk playing bottom of the table Kilkenny later in the evening, this was an opportunity for Cobh to go ahead of John Gill’s men – for a few hours at least. However, second from bottom Wexford Youths had different ideas and it is Mick Wallace’s charges who will be disappointed that they did not take all three points from the game. read more >>>

Cork City U21 0-1 Wexford Youths U21

Beating the Cork City youths, in Cork, was an enjoyable experience. This game marked the half way stage of our under 21 league section – three wins, three draws and just one defeat – not bad for beginners, and to think that five of our players on Saturday will be under age next season for the inter league youths championship. read more >>>

Shelbourne 1-0 Wexford Youths

It was another famous occasion for Wexford Youths FC last Friday night, when Mick Wallace’s fledging side played their first-ever game at Tolka Park. A large number of Wexford fans were in the famous Drumcondra stadium, and again their support for the team was fantastic. read more >>>

Wexford Youths 0-3 Dundalk

Wexford Youths lost 3-0 at home to Dundalk in a game where the experience and professionalism of the visitors shone throughout the evening. Dundalk were a side on a mission as Cobh Ramblers had overtaken them earlier in the day when they had beaten Monaghan United 3-0. It was the first time that Dundalk had not been top of the table since the first round of matches. read more >>>

Wexford Youths FC 0 -1 Limerick 37

Wexford Youths' supporters went home disappointed following a narrow defeat to fellow league newcomers Limerick 37 in the second round of the Ford FAI Cup at the Wexford Football Complex. read more >>>

Youths claim a point against Shels in first ever home floodlight game

Wexford Youths FC and Shelbourne played out an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Wexford Football Complex last Friday, with the visitors captain Alan Murphy scoring both goals of the game. It was another historic game for Wexford, who were playing their first ever Friday night game under floodlights, and who would have thought this time six-months ago that a Wexford side would be hosting a floodlight game against the current  Premier League of Ireland champions.

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League leaders defeat Wexford at Oriel Park

It was a disappointing night for Mick Wallace’s Wexford Youths’ side last Thursday, as they suffered their heaviest defeat of the season to a strong Dundalk side at Oriel Park. read more >>>

Youths' defeated by a late crucial strike

The first ever league of Ireland local derby between Wexford Youths FC and Kilkenny City ended with the visitors Kilkenny taking all three points, thanks to a wonder strike from substitute John MacNicholas with five minutes remaining.

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