Derry City 1-0 Sligo Rovers
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Derry City won: Derry City 1-0 Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland (Round 33) on Sun, 5 Oct 2025 at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry (Londonderry). Derry City goals: Michael Duffy 90'+4. Expected goals: 2.32-0.16. Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Michael Duffy (8.7).
Match report
Derry City beat Sligo Rovers 1-0
Derry City edged Sligo Rovers 1-0 at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Sunday 5 October in the League of Ireland.
Michael Duffy put Derry City ahead on 90+4' (1-0).
Michael Duffy's 90+4' strike proved decisive.
Derry City had 56% of the ball, shots were 20-6 (7-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.32-0.16. Derry City were the better side on chances, too.
Michael Duffy (Derry City) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 2,651. Referee: Neil Doyle.
Match stats
| Derry City | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.32 | 0.16 |
| Total shots | 20 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 40 | 16 |
| Big chances | 3 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 433 (80%) | 305 (73%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total shots | 20 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 3 |
Lineups
Derry City (4-3-3): Brian Maher, Ronan Boyce, Hayden Cann, Jamie Stott, Mark Connolly, Carl Winchester, Brandon Fleming, Sadou Diallo, Adam O'Reilly, Daniel Mullen, Michael Duffy
Sligo Rovers (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant, Edwin Agbaje, Gareth McElroy, Patrick McClean, Sebastian Quirk, Ryan O'Kane, James McManus, Owen Elding, Jad Hakiki, William Fitzgerald, Cian Kavanagh
Key events
- 28' · Substitution · Robbie Benson for Carl Winchester (Derry City)
- 33' · Yellow card · James McManus (Sligo Rovers)
- 46' · Substitution · Sean Stewart for Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers)
- 57' · Substitution · Gavin Whyte for Hayden Cann (Derry City)
- 64' · Yellow card · Edwin Agbaje (Sligo Rovers)
- 65' · Substitution · Ciaron Harkin for James McManus (Sligo Rovers)
- 65' · Substitution · Oliver Denham for Gareth McElroy (Sligo Rovers)
- 75' · Yellow card · Sadou Diallo (Derry City)
- 79' · Substitution · Cameron Dummigan for Sadou Diallo (Derry City)
- 87' · Substitution · Conor Reynolds for Edwin Agbaje (Sligo Rovers)
- 88' · Substitution · Matty Wolfe for Ryan O'Kane (Sligo Rovers)
- 90'+4 · Goal · Michael Duffy (Derry City)
All-time head-to-head
51 league meetings since 2012: Derry City 18, draws 15, Sligo Rovers 18.
Questions
Who won Derry City vs Sligo Rovers?
Derry City won, 1-0 (League of Ireland) on Sun, 5 Oct 2025.
When and where is Derry City vs Sligo Rovers?
Sun, 5 Oct 2025, 15:00 UTC at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry (Londonderry), League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Derry City and Sligo Rovers?
In 51 league meetings since 2012: Derry City 18 wins, 15 draws, Sligo Rovers 18 wins (goals 53-52).