Derry City 7-2 Waterford FC
Updated
Derry City won: Derry City 7-2 Waterford FC in the League of Ireland (Round 23) on Fri, 4 Jul 2025 at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry (Londonderry). Derry City goals: Liam Boyce 5', Liam Boyce 24', Sadou Diallo 36', Mark Connolly 41', Michael Duffy 52', Liam Boyce 57', Gavin Whyte 73'. Waterford FC goals: Padraig Amond 49', Padraig Amond 79'. Expected goals: 1.25-0.84. Possession: 67-33. Player of the match: Michael Duffy (9.9).
Match report
Derry City rout Waterford FC 7-2
Derry City thrashed Waterford FC 7-2 at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Friday 4 July in the League of Ireland.
Liam Boyce put Derry City ahead on 5' (1-0), added another on 24' (2-0), Sadou Diallo made it 3-0 on 36', Mark Connolly made it 4-0 on 41', Padraig Amond pulled one back for Waterford FC on 49' (4-1), Michael Duffy made it 5-1 on 52', Liam Boyce made it 6-1 on 57', Gavin Whyte made it 7-1 on 73' and Padraig Amond pulled one back for Waterford FC on 79' (7-2).
Derry City had 67% of the ball, shots were 14-6 (11-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.25-0.84.
Michael Duffy (Derry City) was player of the match with a 9.9 rating.
Attendance: 3,279. Referee: Ben McMaster.
Match stats
| Derry City | Waterford FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 67 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.25 | 0.84 |
| Total shots | 14 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 10 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 476 (85%) | 191 (68%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total shots | 14 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 3 |
Lineups
Derry City (4-2-3-1): Brian Maher, Kevin Holt, Mark Connolly, Hayden Cann, Sam Todd, Ronan Boyce, Michael Duffy, Carl Winchester, Sadou Diallo, Gavin Whyte, Liam Boyce
Waterford FC (4-2-3-1): Bradley Wade, Ryan Burke, Andrew Boyle, Darragh Leahy, Grant Horton, James Olayinka, Sam Glenfield, Conan Noonan, Rowan McDonald, Tom Lonergan, Padraig Amond
Key events
- 5' · Goal · Liam Boyce (Derry City)
- 24' · Goal · Liam Boyce (Derry City)
- 36' · Goal · Sadou Diallo (Derry City)
- 41' · Goal · Mark Connolly (Derry City)
- 42' · Yellow card · Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
- 49' · Goal · Padraig Amond (Waterford FC)
- 50' · Yellow card · Kevin Holt (Derry City)
- 52' · Goal · Michael Duffy (Derry City)
- 57' · Goal · Liam Boyce (Derry City)
- 59' · Yellow card · Sam Glenfield (Waterford FC)
- 63' · Substitution · Kyle White for James Olayinka (Waterford FC)
- 63' · Substitution · Ronan Mansfield for Sam Glenfield (Waterford FC)
- 63' · Substitution · Jesse Dempsey for Ryan Burke (Waterford FC)
- 64' · Substitution · Trae Coyle for Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
- 64' · Substitution · Daniel Mullen for Liam Boyce (Derry City)
- 73' · Goal · Gavin Whyte (Derry City)
- 74' · Substitution · Shane Ferguson for Kevin Holt (Derry City)
- 74' · Substitution · Adam O'Reilly for Gavin Whyte (Derry City)
- 74' · Substitution · Adam Frizzell for Carl Winchester (Derry City)
- 77' · Substitution · Dean McMenamy for Rowan McDonald (Waterford FC)
- 77' · Substitution · Robbie Benson for Michael Duffy (Derry City)
- 79' · Goal · Padraig Amond (Waterford FC)
- 79' · Yellow card · Sam Todd (Derry City)
- 85' · Yellow card · Daniel Mullen (Derry City)
All-time head-to-head
26 league meetings since 2018: Derry City 13, draws 5, Waterford FC 8.
Questions
Who won Derry City vs Waterford FC?
Derry City won, 7-2 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 4 Jul 2025.
When and where is Derry City vs Waterford FC?
Fri, 4 Jul 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 Waterford FC?
In 26 league meetings since 2018: Derry City 13 wins, 5 draws, Waterford FC 8 wins (goals 50-36).