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Mpongo double keeps Cork City flying

Cork City extended their unbeaten run to 10 league games and moved eight points clear at the top of the First Division

Hans Mpongo scored a goal in either half as Cork City beat Wexford. Pic: Jim Coughlan.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 21:13

Jack McKay

SSE Airtricity First Division: Cork City 2 Wexford FC 1

Cork City stretched their unbeaten run to 10 First Division games, as they saw off Wexford FC on Friday evening.

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