Derry City 1-1 Shelbourne
Updated
It finished level: Derry City 1-1 Shelbourne in the League of Ireland (Round 31) on Fri, 19 Sept 2025 at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry (Londonderry). Derry City goals: Adam O'Reilly 40'. Shelbourne goals: Ademipo Odubeko 54'. Expected goals: 0.29-1.39. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Brian Maher (7.5).
Match report
Derry City 1-1 Shelbourne: match report
It finished 1-1 between Derry City and Shelbourne in the League of Ireland on Friday 19 September.
Adam O'Reilly put Derry City ahead on 40' (1-0) and Ademipo Odubeko levelled for Shelbourne on 54' (1-1).
Derry City had 48% of the ball, shots were 10-9 (1-3 on target) and expected goals finished 0.29-1.39. Shelbourne will feel they deserved more.
Brian Maher (Derry City) was player of the match with a 7.5 rating.
Attendance: 4,193. Referee: Paul McLaughlin.
Match stats
| Derry City | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.29 | 1.39 |
| Total shots | 10 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 13 | 16 |
| Big chances | 0 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 320 (74%) | 372 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total shots | 10 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 6 |
Lineups
Derry City (3-4-3): Brian Maher, Alex Bannon, Jamie Stott, Sam Todd, Robbie Benson, Carl Winchester, Sadou Diallo, Brandon Fleming, Adam O'Reilly, Dipo Akinyemi, Michael Duffy
Shelbourne (4-3-3): Wessel Speel, Milan Mbeng, Sam Bone, Patrick Barrett, James Norris, Alistair Coote, Jonathan Lunney, Kerr McInroy, Daniel Kelly, Ademipo Odubeko, Harry Wood
Key events
- 40' · Goal · Adam O'Reilly (Derry City)
- 46' · Substitution · Daniel Mullen for Dipo Akinyemi (Derry City)
- 54' · Goal · Ademipo Odubeko (Shelbourne)
- 65' · Substitution · Gavin Whyte for Carl Winchester (Derry City)
- 67' · Substitution · Sean Boyd for Alistair Coote (Shelbourne)
- 67' · Substitution · Jack Henry-Francis for Jonathan Lunney (Shelbourne)
- 73' · Yellow card · Ademipo Odubeko (Shelbourne)
- 76' · Substitution · Cameron Dummigan for Alex Bannon (Derry City)
- 76' · Substitution · Mark Connolly for Robbie Benson (Derry City)
- 85' · Substitution · Mark Coyle for Kerr McInroy (Shelbourne)
- 85' · Substitution · John Martin for Ademipo Odubeko (Shelbourne)
- 89' · Yellow card · Sam Bone (Shelbourne)
All-time head-to-head
28 league meetings since 2012: Derry City 12, draws 10, Shelbourne 6.
Questions
Who won Derry City vs Shelbourne?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 19 Sept 2025.
When and where is Derry City vs Shelbourne?
Fri, 19 Sept 2025, 18:45 UTC at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry (Londonderry), League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Derry City and Shelbourne?
In 28 league meetings since 2012: Derry City 12 wins, 10 draws, Shelbourne 6 wins (goals 29-17).