Derry City – Shamrock Rovers

Match analysis

Derry City edged a tight league encounter at the Brandywell, securing a 1‑0 win over title‑holders Shamrock Rovers. The three points lifted the home side to fifth place with 37 points from 30 games, their record now standing at eight wins, thirteen draws and nine defeats, and a modest +2 goal difference (42‑40). Shamrock Rovers, despite the setback, remain perched at the summit with 56 points after 30 matches, having amassed sixteen victories, eight draws and six losses while boasting a healthy +17 margin (46‑29). The result leaves the two clubs even on the season’s head‑to‑head ledger, each with one win and two draws from their three meetings.

• 26´ ⚽ J. ClarkeDerry City
• 44´ 🟨 Jake MulraneyShamrock Rovers
• 51´ 🟨 Tunmise SobowaleShamrock Rovers
• 54´ 🟨 John O'SullivanShamrock Rovers
• 58´ 🔁 T. SobowaleShamrock Rovers
• 59´ 🔁 J. O'SullivanShamrock Rovers
• 59´ 🔁 C. O'SullivanShamrock Rovers
• 59´ 🔁 J. MulraneyShamrock Rovers
• 65´ 🔁 J. OlayinkaDerry City
• 73´ 🟨 Victor OzhianvunaShamrock Rovers
• 75´ 🔁 M. NoonanShamrock Rovers
• 77´ 🔁 B. FlemingDerry City
• 83´ 🔁 B. CotterDerry City
• 83´ 🔁 J. ThomasDerry City
• 87´ 🟨 Darragh MarkeyDerry City
• 94´ 🟨 Maleace AsamoahShamrock Rovers