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Ryan Connolly's fine goal gave Galway a two-goal advantage

Galway hit four to see off Youths

A much-improved Galway United claimed a deserved 4-2 victory over Wexford Youths at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Bohemians' Ismail Akinade with Armin Aganovic of Galway United

At a glance: Airticity League Premier Division

Galway United host Wexford Youths and Derry City travel to Bohs in Friday night's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division action.

Soccer • 22 Jul 16

Conor Kenna strike gives Bray crucial boost

A first goal for the club from skipper Conor Kenna further eased Bray Wanderers' relegation worries as they ended Finn Harps’ good recent run of form with a fully deserved victory at the Carlisle Grounds.

Soccer • 16 Jul 16

Dundalk's Ronan Finn wheels away in celebration after scoring against St Pat's

Dundalk's clash with Longford refixed

Dundalk's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash with Longford Town has bee refixed for Tuesday, 5 July [7.45pm].

Soccer • 29 Jun 16

Nathan Boyle was on target for the Candystripes

Boyle's early strike enough for Derry

Derry City weren't at their best but did enough to see off a spirited Wexford Youths to secure three points on their return to league action after the mid-season break.

Soccer • 24 Jun 16

Ishmail Akinade scored for Bohs in the 34th minute

Akinade edges Bohs to victory in Wexford

Ismahil Akinade scored for the second week running to help maintain Bohemians' revival with a deserved victory at Ferrycarrig Park.

Soccer • 03 Jun 16

Dundalk strike late to take points against Youths

Patrick McEleney’s 93rd minute winner broke Wexford Youths hearts at Oriel Park as Premier Division leaders Dundalk came from behind to win 3-2 and secure all three points.

Soccer • 29 May 16

Andy Mulligan of Wexford Youths celebrates scoring the opener against Shamrock Rovers

Wexford Youths shock Shamrock Rovers

Crisp finishes from Andy Mulligan and Chris Kenny earned Wexford Youths arguably the biggest win in their history as they accounted for Shamrock Rovers on a 2-0 scoreline in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at Ferrycarrig Park.

Soccer • 13 May 16

Paul Murphy (R) was on target for Wexford Youths

Four-star Wexford outfox Longford

Composed second-half strikes from Andy Mulligan and Paul Murphy gave Wexford Youths a massive lift as they avenged their opening-night defeat to Longford Town with a 4-2 win at City Calling Stadium.

Soccer • 10 May 16

Raf Cretaro was on target again for rejuvenated Sligo

Sligo stay on the rise with Wexford cakewalk

Sligo Rovers moved to seventh position in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division table as they recorded an emphatic 4-1 win over Wexford Youths at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 07 May 16

Mulligan secures point for Youths against Harps

Andy Mulligan’s superbly finished first goal of the season salvaged a point for Wexford Youths as they had to come from behind against Finn Harps at Ferrycarrig Park.

Soccer • 29 Apr 16

A Vinny Faherty brace condemned Wexford Youths to a home defeat

Red-hot Vinny Faherty sends Galway third

Vinny Flaherty maintained his hot scoring streak with a second half brace of goals to move Galway United back up to third place in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division table.

Soccer • 22 Apr 16

Liam Buckley: 'That has to be a benchmark for us going on.'

Buckley confident Saints are starting to purr

Liam Buckley hailed St Pat's best display of the season after their 4-0 destruction of Wexford Youths on Friday night, and warned the Saints' rivals they have the scope to keep getting better.

Soccer • 16 Apr 16

City's O'Sullivan denies Wexford late on

A late goal from Mark O’Sullivan saw Cork City scramble a 1-1 draw with Wexford Youths in the Airtricity League Premier Division at Turner’s Cross.

Soccer • 08 Apr 16

Paul Murphy (pictured in action against Shamrock Rovers) bagged a brace for the hosts

Wexford win in the top tier for the first time

Two goals from striker Paul Murphy earned Wexford Youths a 2-0 victory - their first ever SSE Airtricity League Premier Division win – to lift Shane Keegan’s newly-promoted side off the foot of the table.

Soccer • 01 Apr 16

Last-gasp Patterson strike hands Derry away win

Rory Patterson broke Wexford Youths’ hearts with a last-gasp winner at Ferrycarrig Park for visiting Derry City.

Soccer • 26 Mar 16

Longford goal-scorer Kevin O'Connor in action

Youths learn lessons on Premier League debut

Kevin O’Connor and Josh O’Hanlon scored early and late to spoil Wexford Youths’ opening night in the Airtricity League Premier Division to hand Longford Town a two-nil win.

Soccer • 04 Mar 16

Wexford Youths bolster squad ahead of new season

Conor O’Keeffe has signed for Wexford Youths ahead of the 2016 SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, which begins on 4 March.

Soccer • 07 Feb 16

Paul Murphy: 'It's a great feeling joining my hometown club.'

Wexford sign Paul Murphy and Matthew Connor

Wexford Youths have signed former Ipswich Town midfielder Paul Murphy and goalkeeper Matthew Connor as they gear up for life in the Airtricity League Premier Division.

Soccer • 11 Jan 16

Jason Ryan now brings his expertise to aid the Premier Division newcomers

Former GAA manager Ryan joins Wexford Youths

Former Wexford and Kildare football manager Jason Ryan has joined Wexford Youths as strength & conditioning coach for their 2016 pre-season training programme.

Soccer • 07 Jan 16

Danny Furlong emphasised the journey the club has taken since formation in 2007

Furlong speechless after Youths secure promotion

Star striker Danny Furlong was speechless at Ferrycarrig Park on Friday night after firing Wexford Youths into the SSE Airtricity Premier League.

Soccer • 26 Sep 15

Wexford's Danny Furlong celebrates scoring

Wexford Youths win promotion to Premier Division

Wexford Youths secured their first ever Airtricity League First Division title and promotion to the Premier Division with a 3-0 victory against Athlone Town at Ferrycarrig Park.

Soccer • 25 Sep 15

Wexford Youths ended title winning season with a defeat

Women's round up: Peamount spoil champions' party

Wexford Youths women’s captain Kylie Murphy lifted the Continental Tyres Women’s National League on Saturday evening after Peamount United had slightly spoiled the party by inflicting a 1-0 defeat on the champions.

Soccer • 05 Apr 15

Cabinteely take on Wexford Youths at Stradbrook tonight

Tough road ahead for new League side Cabinteely

Ahead of Cabinteely's first game in the SSE Airtricity League First Division, Ed Leahy analyses their chances of making a success of it in a league where so many have failed before them.

Soccer • 06 Mar 15

Edel Kennedy helped Wexford to another win

Women's League: Wexford remain on course

Wexford Youths kept their Women’s National League title charge on course with a 3-0 victory over Castlebar Celtic.

Soccer • 01 Feb 15