26 April
What happened on 26 April in other years: 23 championship games, the weather at 29 stations since 1942, 44 Premier League games and 2 Grands Prix.
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GAA
- 1925Kerry 0-04 Dublin 0-031924 All-Ireland football final, Croke Park, crowd 28,844.
- 1908Cork 1-07 Tipperary 0-011907 Munster football final, Dungarvan.
- 1908Dublin 1-11 Offaly 0-041907 Leinster football final, Athy.
- 1903Cork 3-10 Clare 2-061901 Munster hurling final, Markets Field.
- 1903Wexford 7-06 Offaly 1-031901 Leinster hurling final, Kilkenny.
Show all 23 of GAA on 26 April
- 2026Roscommon 2-25 Mayo 1-182026 Semi-final, Connacht, football, MacHale Park, crowd 15,321. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 12 km/h, 15°C.
- 2025Armagh 0-23 Tyrone 0-222025 Semi-final, Ulster, football, St Tiernach's Park, crowd 21,288. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 22 km/h, 15°C.
- 2026Down 3-21 Donegal 1-212026 Quarter-final, Ulster, football, O'Donnell Park. Weather at throw-in: a few spots, wind 8 km/h, 15°C.
- 2026Cork 2-22 Limerick 1-232026 Round 2, Munster, hurling, Páirc Uí Chaoimh, crowd 43,369. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 5 km/h, 16°C.
- 2026Dublin 3-24 Kildare 1-192026 Round 2, Leinster, hurling, Parnell Park. Weather at throw-in: a few spots, wind 9 km/h, 15°C.
- 2026Galway 2-26 Offaly 1-182026 Round 2, Leinster, hurling, Pearse Stadium, crowd 6,557. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 10 km/h, 16°C.
- 2026Waterford 3-24 Tipperary 1-302026 Round 2, Munster, hurling, Walsh Park, crowd 11,982. Weather at throw-in: a few spots, wind 8 km/h, 16°C.
- 2026Armagh 0-10 Donegal 1-042026 Round 1, Ulster, ladies' football, Athletic Grounds. Weather at throw-in: a few spots, wind 9 km/h, 16°C.
- 2026Waterford 0-17 Kerry 2-092026 Round 1, Munster, ladies' football, Austin Stack Park. Weather at throw-in: a few spots, wind 10 km/h, 14°C.
- 2026Kildare 0-12 Meath 0-082026 Round 1, Leinster, ladies' football, Summerhill. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 12 km/h, 16°C.
- 2025Dublin 3-26 Wexford 4-192025 Round 2, Leinster, hurling, Parnell Park, crowd 7,734. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 12 km/h, 16°C.
- 2025Galway 2-25 Offaly 1-142025 Round 2, Leinster, hurling, O'Connor Park, crowd 10,073. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 18 km/h, 15°C.
- 2025Kerry 1-13 Cork 0-102025 Round 1, Munster, ladies' football, Cloughduv GAA. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 25 km/h, 14°C.
- 1964Westmeath 0-12 Longford 0-081964 First round, Leinster, football, Pearse Park (Longford). Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 17 km/h, 16°C.
- 1959Laois 0-11 Wicklow 0-051959 Preliminary round, Leinster, football, Geraldine Park. Weather at throw-in: a few spots, wind 14 km/h, 12°C.
- 1959Laois 3-08 Meath 0-081959 First Round, Leinster, hurling, O'Connor Park. Weather at throw-in: a few spots, wind 15 km/h, 12°C.
- 1942Longford 0-04 Westmeath 0-031942 Preliminary Round, Leinster, football, Pearse Park (Longford). Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 25 km/h, 9°C.
- 1936Offaly 9-11 Kildare 3-031936 Quarter-final, Leinster, hurling, Naas.
Irish weather
- 1984The warmest 26 April on record: 23.3°C at Belmullet.At any of the 29 stations, in any year on record.
- 2015The coldest 26 April on record: −3.6°C at Casement.At any of the 29 stations, in any year on record.
- 1968The wettest 26 April on record: 42.2 mm of rain at Valentia.At any of the 29 stations, in any year on record.
Every station on 26 April
| Station | Warmest | Coldest | Wettest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athenry | 17.1° (2021) | −1.8° (2015) | 12.4 mm (2019) |
| Ballyhaise | 17.4° (2010) | −1.5° (2015) | 13.2 mm (2009) |
| Belmullet | 23.3° (1984) | 1.4° (1981) | 13 mm (1986) |
| Birr | 21.8° (1984) | −1.6° (1981) | 9.2 mm (1959) |
| Casement | 21° (1975) | −3.6° (2015) | 12.2 mm (2014) |
| Claremorris | 21.3° (1984) | −0.5° (2015) | 15.8 mm (2019) |
| Clones | 20.6° (1984) | −1.5° (1981) | 15.2 mm (2000) |
| Cork Airport | 20.5° (1975) | −0.9° (1981) | 24.4 mm (1968) |
| Dublin Airport | 20.5° (1987) | −2.7° (2015) | 13.9 mm (1969) |
| Dunsany | 18° (2010) | −2.5° (2015) | 8.4 mm (2012) |
| Finner | 17° (2025) | 0° (2015) | 11.6 mm (2019) |
| Galway | 22.5° (1984) | 0.6° (1989) | 6.8 mm (1989) |
| Gurteen | 18.2° (2010) | −2.2° (2015) | 11.6 mm (2019) |
| Johnstown Castle | 15° (2010) | 0.9° (2017) | 5.6 mm (2019) |
| Kilkenny | 22.8° (1975) | −2.5° (1989) | 24.5 mm (1975) |
| Knock Airport | 16.6° (2026) | 1° (2015) | 15.6 mm (2019) |
| Mace Head | 15.1° (2022) | 2° (2015) | 7 mm (2025) |
| Malin Head | 17.6° (2025) | 0.6° (2015) | 16 mm (2000) |
| Markree | 17.6° (2010) | −3° (2015) | 9.5 mm (2019) |
| Moore Park | 17.3° (2021) | 0.2° (2021) | 12.5 mm (2014) |
| Mount Dillon | 19.8° (2021) | −2.3° (2021) | 12.4 mm (2019) |
| Mullingar | 19.5° (1987) | −2.2° (2015) | 12.8 mm (2000) |
| Newport | 18.8° (2021) | 1.9° (2015) | 15.5 mm (2019) |
| Phoenix Park | 18.8° (2025) | −1.9° (2015) | 8.8 mm (2014) |
| Roches Point | 17.8° (1984) | 1.9° (1981) | 12.2 mm (1983) |
| Rosslare | 20.1° (1975) | 0.3° (1989) | 11 mm (1997) |
| Shannon Airport | 20.6° (1984) | −1.5° (1946) | 12.7 mm (2019) |
| Sherkin Island | 14.6° (2007) | 3.6° (2017) | 6.4 mm (2014) |
| Valentia | 21.6° (1984) | 1.2° (1973) | 42.2 mm (1968) |
Premier League
- 2003West Brom 0-6 LiverpoolThe biggest win on this date. 2002/03, 26 Apr 2003, The Hawthorns. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 23 km/h, 13°C.
- 2019Liverpool 5-0 Huddersfield2018/19, 26 Apr 2019, Anfield. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 19 km/h, 12°C.
- 2014Man United 4-0 Norwich2013/14, 26 Apr 2014, Old Trafford. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 28 km/h, 15°C.
- 1998Derby 0-4 Leicester1997/98, 26 Apr 1998, Pride Park. Weather at kick-off: rain, 0.8mm, wind 23 km/h, 12°C.
- 2023Man City 4-1 Arsenal2022/23, 26 Apr 2023, City of Manchester Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 5 km/h, 8°C.
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- 2014Swansea 4-1 Aston Villa2013/14, 26 Apr 2014, Swansea's stadium (the Liberty). Weather at kick-off: heavy rain, 3.2mm, wind 34 km/h, 12°C.
- 2025Newcastle 3-0 Ipswich2024/25, 26 Apr 2025, St James' Park. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 12 km/h, 16°C.
- 2025Wolves 3-0 Leicester2024/25, 26 Apr 2025, Molineux. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 10 km/h, 15°C.
- 2015Everton 3-0 Man United2014/15, 26 Apr 2015, Goodison Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 23 km/h, 8°C.
- 2011Stoke 3-0 Wolves2010/11, 26 Apr 2011, Stoke's stadium (the Britannia). Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 20 km/h, 12°C.
- 2003Birmingham 3-0 Middlesbrough2002/03, 26 Apr 2003, St Andrew's. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 22 km/h, 14°C.
- 1994Wimbledon 3-0 Oldham1993/94, 26 Apr 1994, Selhurst Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 17 km/h, 17°C.
- 2023Nott'm Forest 3-1 Brighton2022/23, 26 Apr 2023, City Ground. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 9 km/h, 10°C.
- 2023Chelsea 0-2 Brentford2022/23, 26 Apr 2023, Stamford Bridge. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 8 km/h, 10°C.
- 2014Southampton 2-0 Everton2013/14, 26 Apr 2014, St Mary's Stadium. Weather at kick-off: rain, 0.9mm, wind 29 km/h, 13°C.
- 2009Arsenal 2-0 Middlesbrough2008/09, 26 Apr 2009, Emirates Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 14 km/h, 15°C.
- 2009Blackburn 2-0 Wigan2008/09, 26 Apr 2009, Ewood Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 15 km/h, 13°C.
- 2025Brighton 3-2 West Ham2024/25, 26 Apr 2025, Falmer Stadium (the Amex). Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 7 km/h, 16°C.
- 2008Man City 2-3 Fulham2007/08, 26 Apr 2008, City of Manchester Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 20 km/h, 16°C.
- 2008Sunderland 3-2 Middlesbrough2007/08, 26 Apr 2008, Stadium of Light. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 28 km/h, 15°C.
- 2003Leeds 2-3 Blackburn2002/03, 26 Apr 2003, Elland Road. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 20 km/h, 14°C.
- 2025Southampton 1-2 Fulham2024/25, 26 Apr 2025, St Mary's Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 7 km/h, 18°C.
- 2023West Ham 1-2 Liverpool2022/23, 26 Apr 2023, London Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 11 km/h, 10°C.
- 2021Leicester 2-1 Crystal Palace2020/21, 26 Apr 2021, King Power Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 9 km/h, 8°C.
- 2008Chelsea 2-1 Man United2007/08, 26 Apr 2008, Stamford Bridge. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 19 km/h, 18°C.
- 2006West Ham 1-2 Liverpool2005/06, 26 Apr 2006, Boleyn Ground. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 10 km/h, 16°C.
- 2003Charlton 2-1 Southampton2002/03, 26 Apr 2003, The Valley. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 18 km/h, 15°C.
- 2003Everton 2-1 Aston Villa2002/03, 26 Apr 2003, Goodison Park. Weather at kick-off: rain, 0.9mm, wind 22 km/h, 13°C.
- 2025Chelsea 1-0 Everton2024/25, 26 Apr 2025, Stamford Bridge. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 10 km/h, 16°C.
- 2017Arsenal 1-0 Leicester2016/17, 26 Apr 2017, Emirates Stadium. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 22 km/h, 8°C.
- 2017Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham2016/17, 26 Apr 2017, Selhurst Park. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 19 km/h, 8°C.
- 2017Middlesbrough 1-0 Sunderland2016/17, 26 Apr 2017, Riverside Stadium. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 23 km/h, 7°C.
- 2014Stoke 0-1 Tottenham2013/14, 26 Apr 2014, Stoke's stadium (the Britannia). Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 31 km/h, 14°C.
- 2014West Brom 1-0 West Ham2013/14, 26 Apr 2014, The Hawthorns. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 30 km/h, 13°C.
- 2003Sunderland 0-1 Newcastle2002/03, 26 Apr 2003, Stadium of Light. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 21 km/h, 15°C.
- 2014Fulham 2-2 Hull2013/14, 26 Apr 2014, Craven Cottage. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 25 km/h, 14°C.
- 2008Birmingham 2-2 Liverpool2007/08, 26 Apr 2008, St Andrew's. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 21 km/h, 17°C.
- 2008West Ham 2-2 Newcastle2007/08, 26 Apr 2008, Boleyn Ground. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 19 km/h, 18°C.
- 2003Bolton 2-2 Arsenal2002/03, 26 Apr 2003, Bolton's stadium (Reebok). Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 23 km/h, 13°C.
- 2008Tottenham 1-1 Bolton2007/08, 26 Apr 2008, White Hart Lane. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 19 km/h, 18°C.
- 2005West Brom 1-1 Blackburn2004/05, 26 Apr 2005, The Hawthorns. Weather at kick-off: rain, 1.5mm, wind 8 km/h, 12°C.
- 2003Chelsea 1-1 Fulham2002/03, 26 Apr 2003, Stamford Bridge. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 18 km/h, 15°C.
- 2015Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea2014/15, 26 Apr 2015, Emirates Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 12 km/h, 10°C.
- 2008Wigan 0-0 Reading2007/08, 26 Apr 2008, Wigan's stadium (the JJB). Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 17 km/h, 16°C.
Formula 1
- 2009Jenson Button won the 2009 Bahrain Grand Prix.For Brawn, from 4th on the grid. Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir. Weather: dry; 31°C, wind 18 km/h per Open-Meteo's model.
- 1998David Coulthard won the 1998 San Marino Grand Prix.For McLaren, from pole. Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola. Weather: dry; 26°C, wind 6 km/h per Open-Meteo's model.
World Cup
No World Cup game has been played on 26 April.
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