Longford Town 0-2 Treaty United — Treaty United produced a disciplined away performance at Bishopsgate on Sunday, September 13, 2026, beating Longford Town 2-0 in the Ireland First Division. The win strengthened Treaty United’s push toward the promotion play-off places, while Longford Town were left frustrated after creating enough half-chances to feel they deserved more from the game.

Match Overview

Treaty United settled quickly and controlled the tempo through midfield, denying Longford Town clean access into the final third. The visitors lined up in a flexible 4-2-3-1, with their wide players drifting inside to create overloads, while Longford Town looked to use a 4-3-3 and press high. That pressing initially caused Treaty a few hurried clearances, but once the visitors beat the first line of pressure, they found space in behind and began to dictate terms.

The opening goal arrived in the 28th minute and came from exactly the kind of patient build-up Treaty had been attempting. Stephen Christopher worked space on the right and delivered a low cross into the corridor between centre-back and goalkeeper, where Enda Curran reacted first to turn the ball home from close range. Longford’s response was spirited but lacked precision: a header from a corner was cleared off the line in the 41st minute, and a snap-shot from the edge of the box sailed just wide before the interval.

Treaty doubled their advantage in the 63rd minute after another sharp transition. A loose Longford pass in midfield was pounced on, and Dean George finished calmly after being released into the penalty area. From there, Treaty managed the game expertly, dropping into a compact block and forcing Longford to play in front of them. The home side pushed bodies forward late, but the visitors’ back four held firm and protected their clean sheet.

Key Moments

• 28' — Goal, Treaty United: Stephen Christopher’s low cross was converted by Enda Curran at the near post.
• 41' — Longford chance: A corner-kick header was cleared off the Treaty goal line.
• 63' — Goal, Treaty United: Dean George finished a quick counter-attack to make it 2-0.
• 76' — Treaty save: The visitors’ goalkeeper reacted well to tip a long-range drive over the bar.
• 84' — Longford pressure: A late spell of crosses and second balls came to nothing as Treaty defended their box.

Tactical Story

Treaty United’s midfield pairing was the foundation of the win. They screened the space in front of the defence, won second balls, and kept Longford’s central creators from turning toward goal. When Longford did get wide, Treaty’s full-backs were quick to show them down the line rather than allow cut-backs into the six-yard area. Longford’s best moments came from set-pieces, but their open-play attack lacked the final pass.

Longford Town will point to their share of possession and a handful of promising entries into the box, but Treaty United had the sharper edge in both penalty areas. The visitors were more clinical, more compact, and more comfortable in the moments that decided the match.

Standout Players

Enda Curran was the obvious attacking hero for Treaty United, not only for his goal but for his link play and movement between the lines. Stephen Christopher was equally influential, providing the assist and repeatedly finding space on the right. At the back, Treaty’s centre-halves dealt with Longford’s late aerial barrage, while their goalkeeper made one important second-half save to preserve the two-goal cushion.

Season Impact

For Treaty United, the three points are a meaningful boost in the Ireland First Division standings and a reminder that they can win away from home against sides fighting for every point. For Longford Town, the defeat leaves them searching for consistency in the final third. The First Division table remains tight, and both clubs know that results in September can shape the mood for the run-in.