Game Of Two Halves

X account with statistics on the League Ireland

Rob Cornwall could be a key man for Bohs in the heart of defence

Four unlikely heroes in the FAI Cup semi-finals

As the Extra.ie semi-finals draw closer, Game of Two Halves looks at four players that could be unlikely heroes in the two matches.

Soccer • 26 Sep 19

James Talbot's clean sheets have been key

SSE Airtricity League mid-season review in numbers

As the SSE Airtricity League prepares to return from its mid-term break, we take a look at the trends defining each club's start to the season and what they need to do to improve ahead of the run-in.

Soccer • 25 Jun 19

Analysis: Goals run dry as Premier Division heats up

It is over 10 years since the SSE Airtricity League had such a scarcity of goals and games are becoming more competitive due to a host of different factors.

Soccer • 23 May 19

Cork City are 12 points adrift of league leaders Shamrock Rovers having played two games less

History against Cork as City look to kick-start season

History is against Cork City's title bid this season, but a win over table-toppers Shamrock Rovers at Turner's Cross could ignite their campaign.

Soccer • 04 Apr 19

UCD returned to the top flight as First Division champions

Promotion analysis: Youth v experience for UCD & Harps

Both UCD and Finn Harps will start the season as favourites for relegation but both will follow their own, differing paths in attempting to achieve consecutive seasons of top division football.

Soccer • 08 Feb 19

New Year resolutions for LOI Premier Division clubs

Teams all over Ireland are returning for pre-season training with the new SSE Airtricity League season just six weeks away. Have a look at some resolutuons the top flight clubs will be making.

Soccer • 05 Jan 19

Doubt remains over whether Patrick Hoban (injury) and Kieran Sadlier (tactical) will start

Five key battles to decide a final: Dundalk v Cork City

Here are five battles set to take place at the Aviva Stadium that could decide where the trophy goes come full-time.

Soccer • 04 Nov 18

Patrick Hoban could miss the FAI Cup final

Analysis: Patrick Hoban - the misunderstood goalscorer?

Patrick Hoban has conquered all before his this season, with 29 goals in his 35 starts. Here, we look at where it ranks among the best ever League of Ireland seasons.

Soccer • 31 Oct 18

The Saints were once ahead of Dundalk, but the Lilywhites have moved very much out on their own

Analysis: St Pat's and Sligo Rovers linked in change

New eras have begun at St Patrick's Athletic and Sligo Rovees this past week. Game Of Two Halves looks at the links between them, and what has brought success and failures at both.

Soccer • 28 Oct 18

The gap between the leading sides and those struggling has been obvious at times

Analysis: Parity in SSE Airtricity League dwindling

As Dundalk and Cork City prepare for a fourth FAI Cup final in succession, and the same top three continue to qualify for Europe, @gametwohalves look at the competitiveness of the League of Ireland.

Soccer • 10 Oct 18