St Patrick's Athletic vs Derry City (2 August 2026, League of Ireland Premier Division): match facts, form and head-to-head

St Patrick’s Athletic, sitting second in the league with 53 points from 15 wins, held Derry City to a 1‑1 draw at Richmond Park, a result that leaves the home side still three points clear of the chasing pack. Derry, currently fifth with 37 points after eight victories, managed to pick up a point that keeps them within striking distance of the European spots. Both teams have now met three times this season without a winner, the stalemate extending their head‑to‑head record to three draws. The draw sees St Patrick’s maintain a solid goal difference of +22, while Derry’s narrow +2 margin reflects the tight nature of the contest.