First Division — Home Advantage
Ireland · 2026
Home Advantage
| # | Team | Home Advantage | Scored | Defence | PPG (Home / Away) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bray Wanderers | +23% | +31% | +15% | 2.05/1.11 |
| 2 |  Kerry | +21% | +13% | +28% | 1.81/0.81 |
| 3 |  Athlone Town | +20% | +19% | +21% | 1.83/0.83 |
| 4 |  Treaty United | +15% | +14% | +17% | 1.39/0.94 |
| 5 |  Cobh Ramblers | +15% | +4% | +26% | 1.39/1.33 |
| 6 |  Longford Town | +15% | +6% | +24% | 1.68/1.05 |
| 7 |  Cork City | +12% | +27% | -3% | 2.50/1.67 |
| 8 |  Wexford | +12% | +27% | -3% | 1.56/0.78 |
| 9 |  Finn Harps | +10% | -3% | +23% | 1.06/0.50 |
| 10 |  UCD | +10% | +10% | +10% | 1.89/1.37 |
| 11 |  Kerry FC | 0% | -14% | +14% | 1.33/2.00 |
1. Home Advantage: How much a team's results improve on their own ground versus on the road — a combined signal from both attack and defence.
2. Scored: Compares goals scored per game at home against goals scored per game away. A positive figure means the team finds the net more easily at home.
3. Defence: Compares goals conceded per game at home against goals conceded away. A positive figure means the team keeps opponents quieter on their own turf.
The combined Home Advantage score is the average of the Scoring and Defence figures, weighted equally.
Goal-based metrics give a sharper picture of home performance than win/loss records alone, since they reflect the margin of each match.
First Division (Ireland) — Home Advantage Analysis
In the First Division (Ireland), the average home win rate is 48% compared to 31% away — a clear indicator that home advantage is a significant factor. Cork City shows the strongest home advantage, winning 83% of home games versus just 44% away (a difference of +39%). At the other end, Kerry FC actually performs better away than at home, with a home win rate of 33% versus 67% on the road.
Home Goals Scored
| # | Team | Scoring Advantage | Home Scored / match | Away Scored / match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bray Wanderers | +31% | 2.47 | 1.32 |
| 2 | Wexford | +27% | 1.56 | 0.89 |
| 3 | Cork City | +27% | 2.61 | 1.50 |
| 4 | Athlone Town | +19% | 1.39 | 0.94 |
| 5 | Treaty United | +14% | 1.17 | 0.89 |
| 6 | Kerry | +13% | 1.38 | 1.06 |
| 7 | UCD | +10% | 2.05 | 1.68 |
| 8 | Longford Town | +6% | 1.37 | 1.21 |
| 9 | Cobh Ramblers | +4% | 1.33 | 1.22 |
| 10 | Finn Harps | -3% | 0.89 | 0.94 |
| 11 | Kerry FC | -14% | 1.00 | 1.33 |
First Division (Ireland) — Home Goals Scored Analysis
Bray Wanderers has the biggest scoring advantage at home in the First Division (Ireland), netting 2.47 goals/match at home versus 1.32 away — a Scoring Advantage of +31%. In contrast, Kerry FC scores more away (1.33/match) than at home (1.00/match), representing a scoring disadvantage of -14% at their own ground. A high positive Scoring Advantage is a key signal for Over 2.5 and BTTS betting markets in home fixtures.
Home Defence (Conceded)
| # | Team | Defence Advantage | Home Conceded / match | Away Conceded / match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kerry | +28% | 0.88 | 1.56 |
| 2 | Cobh Ramblers | +26% | 1.11 | 1.89 |
| 3 | Longford Town | +24% | 1.00 | 1.63 |
| 4 | Finn Harps | +23% | 1.50 | 2.39 |
| 5 | Athlone Town | +21% | 0.94 | 1.44 |
| 6 | Treaty United | +17% | 1.22 | 1.72 |
| 7 | Bray Wanderers | +15% | 1.21 | 1.63 |
| 8 | Kerry FC | +14% | 1.00 | 1.33 |
| 9 | UCD | +10% | 1.21 | 1.47 |
| 10 | Cork City | -3% | 1.00 | 0.94 |
| 11 | Wexford | -3% | 1.67 | 1.56 |
First Division (Ireland) — Home Defence Analysis
Kerry has the best home defensive record in the First Division (Ireland), conceding just 0.88 goals/match at home compared to 1.56 away — a Defence Advantage of +28%. This makes them an excellent Clean Sheet and Under 2.5 candidate in home fixtures. On the flip side, Wexford concedes more at home (1.67/match) than away (1.56/match), suggesting their home defence struggles despite the crowd backing. High Defence Advantage combined with low scoring opponents points strongly to Under 2.5 and BTTS No outcomes.
1st Half — Home Goals Scored
| # | Team | Scoring Advantage | Home Scored / match | Away Scored / match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athlone Town | +47% | 0.78 | 0.28 |
| 2 | Longford Town | +29% | 0.58 | 0.32 |
| 3 | Cork City | +29% | 1.00 | 0.56 |
| 4 | Cobh Ramblers | +10% | 0.61 | 0.50 |
| 5 | UCD | 0% | 0.84 | 0.84 |
| 6 | Wexford | 0% | 0.61 | 0.61 |
| 7 | Bray Wanderers | -3% | 0.74 | 0.79 |
| 8 | Kerry | -5% | 0.56 | 0.63 |
| 9 | Treaty United | -7% | 0.39 | 0.44 |
| 10 | Finn Harps | -23% | 0.28 | 0.44 |
| 11 | Kerry FC | -33% | 0.33 | 0.67 |
First Division (Ireland) — Home Goals Scored (1st Half) Analysis
In the 1st Half, Athlone Town has the biggest home scoring advantage in the First Division (Ireland), netting 0.78 goals/match at home versus 0.28 away — a Scoring Advantage of +47%. At the other end, Kerry FC shows the weakest home output in this period, with 0.33/match at home against 0.67 away (-33%). First-half scoring patterns are key indicators for Half-Time result and Asian Handicap markets.
1st Half — Home Defence (Conceded)
| # | Team | Defence Advantage | Home Conceded / match | Away Conceded / match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kerry FC | +33% | 0.33 | 0.67 |
| 2 | Finn Harps | +29% | 0.56 | 1.00 |
| 3 | Bray Wanderers | +23% | 0.53 | 0.84 |
| 4 | Athlone Town | +20% | 0.44 | 0.67 |
| 5 | Cork City | +11% | 0.44 | 0.56 |
| 6 | Longford Town | +10% | 0.47 | 0.58 |
| 7 | Cobh Ramblers | +8% | 0.67 | 0.78 |
| 8 | UCD | +4% | 0.63 | 0.68 |
| 9 | Wexford | -11% | 0.56 | 0.44 |
| 10 | Kerry | -17% | 0.44 | 0.31 |
| 11 | Treaty United | -24% | 0.72 | 0.44 |
First Division (Ireland) — Home Defence (1st Half) Analysis
In the 1st Half, Kerry FC has the best home defensive record in the First Division (Ireland), conceding just 0.33 goals/match at home compared to 0.67 away — a Defence Advantage of +33%. Treaty United struggles most in this period at home, conceding 0.72/match at home versus 0.44 away (-24%). Strong first-half home defence is a reliable indicator for Half-Time 0-0 and Under 0.5 HT markets.
2nd Half — Home Goals Scored
| # | Team | Scoring Advantage | Home Scored / match | Away Scored / match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wexford | +55% | 0.94 | 0.28 |
| 2 | Bray Wanderers | +53% | 1.74 | 0.53 |
| 3 | Kerry | +30% | 0.81 | 0.44 |
| 4 | Treaty United | +27% | 0.78 | 0.44 |
| 5 | Cork City | +26% | 1.61 | 0.94 |
| 6 | UCD | +18% | 1.21 | 0.84 |
| 7 | Finn Harps | +10% | 0.61 | 0.50 |
| 8 | Cobh Ramblers | 0% | 0.72 | 0.72 |
| 9 | Kerry FC | 0% | 0.67 | 0.67 |
| 10 | Athlone Town | -4% | 0.61 | 0.67 |
| 11 | Longford Town | -6% | 0.79 | 0.89 |
First Division (Ireland) — Home Goals Scored (2nd Half) Analysis
In the 2nd Half, Wexford has the biggest home scoring advantage in the First Division (Ireland), netting 0.94 goals/match at home versus 0.28 away — a Scoring Advantage of +55%. At the other end, Longford Town shows the weakest home output in this period, with 0.79/match at home against 0.89 away (-6%). Second-half scoring advantage is particularly valuable for live betting and Over/Under markets in the final stages.
2nd Half — Home Defence (Conceded)
| # | Team | Defence Advantage | Home Conceded / match | Away Conceded / match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kerry | +48% | 0.44 | 1.25 |
| 2 | Treaty United | +44% | 0.50 | 1.28 |
| 3 | Cobh Ramblers | +43% | 0.44 | 1.11 |
| 4 | Longford Town | +33% | 0.53 | 1.05 |
| 5 | Athlone Town | +22% | 0.50 | 0.78 |
| 6 | Finn Harps | +19% | 0.94 | 1.39 |
| 7 | UCD | +15% | 0.58 | 0.79 |
| 8 | Bray Wanderers | +7% | 0.68 | 0.79 |
| 9 | Wexford | 0% | 1.11 | 1.11 |
| 10 | Kerry FC | 0% | 0.67 | 0.67 |
| 11 | Cork City | -18% | 0.56 | 0.39 |
First Division (Ireland) — Home Defence (2nd Half) Analysis
In the 2nd Half, Kerry has the best home defensive record in the First Division (Ireland), conceding just 0.44 goals/match at home compared to 1.25 away — a Defence Advantage of +48%. Cork City struggles most in this period at home, conceding 0.56/match at home versus 0.39 away (-18%). A high second-half home defence advantage is a strong signal for Under 1.5 2H and Clean Sheet in the second period.
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