Cork PSFC: Barrs top scoring difference chart as Castlehaven tumble
St Finbarr's' Cillian Myers Murray scores the winning point against Nemo Rangers in the Cork PSFC final. Picture: ©Inpho/Laszlo Geczo
Having already dug into scoring difference and average returns in Cork hurling’s top tier, attention now shifts to football – and to see how the numbers have shifted under the new rule-set. The aim is the same: apply the same measurements as last year and see who surged, who stalled, and who slipped.
We’ll start with scoring difference, where the grade split into those climbing and those clinging on. The movement was dramatic in places, subtle in others – but telling across the board.
Champions on the field and champions on the spreadsheet. Thirteen goals for and only three conceded, a tally that more than doubled last year's return on scoring difference. A massive campaign from the Barrs, and worthy winners.
Runners-up in both the championship and the scoring difference ledger for the second year running. The gain from +19 to +27 shows they benefitted from the new rules, but is another painful reminder of just how tight the margins have been for the Trabeg side.
A seismic leap. From eighth to third and the highest points for tally in the grade. Only one goal all year hints at where improvement still lies, but that feels quite nit-picky. A season of substance and steel from a side only going in one direction.
Fourth last year, fourth again. One result shy of knockout football, and they’ll know there was more in them. Consistently competitive, but really lacked the final kick this season, and paid the price for it.
The sharpest drop-off in the field. Six of the seven goals conceded came against the Barrs, but the numbers still say it’s a campaign that never got near the heights of 2024. Half their games won, half lost – not the Haven standard.
A marginal improvement on last season’s scoring difference, despite not making it out of the group. They tied for sixth with a +1 differential. Newcestown being that bit better in Group 1 was the deciding factor here for Mallow.
Same differential as last year, same story. Hard to break down, but not ruthless enough going the other way.
Despite reaching the semi-finals, Ballincollig were slightly worse off on last season on the scoring difference front. They continue to struggle for scoring power, and the numbers show little disguise. Organised yes, but needing more threat.
Their return to the top flight was better than this suggests. A penalty shootout denied them a semi-final place. Far stronger than the bottom three, and with the profile of a side capable of bringing that same level next year.
Lack of scoring power finally caught Carbery Rangers as they fell through the trapdoor. Very disappointing scoring difference, the new rules seeing their defensive strength take a big hit when they needed it most.
Conceded more than anyone, but Fiachra Lynch spared them from the drop. Well off last year’s mark, plenty to fix, and no guarantees next time.
Worst team on scoring difference last year and the same was true this season, but the drawn game against Ballincollig proved crucial in keeping them out of the relegation fight. Will have to bring more next season to avoid a repeat.
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