Shelbourne 0-1 Derry City
Updated
Derry City won: Shelbourne 0-1 Derry City in the League of Ireland (Round 20) on Fri, 20 Jun 2025 at Tolka Park, Dublin. Derry City goals: Michael Duffy 56'. Expected goals: 1.11-0.27. Possession: 47-53. Player of the match: Brian Maher (8.4).
Match report
Derry City beat Shelbourne 1-0
Derry City narrowly beat Shelbourne 1-0 away from home at Tolka Park on Friday 20 June in the League of Ireland.
Michael Duffy put Derry City ahead on 56' (0-1).
Shelbourne had 47% of the ball, shots were 10-7 (2-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.11-0.27. Shelbourne created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Brian Maher (Derry City) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 3,890. Referee: Neil Doyle.
Match stats
| Shelbourne | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 47 | 53 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.11 | 0.27 |
| Total shots | 10 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 5 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 431 (86%) | 506 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 3 | 2 |
| Total shots | 10 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 2 |
Lineups
Shelbourne (4-3-3): Conor Kearns, Sam Bone, Patrick Barrett, Kameron Ledwidge, James Norris, Jonathan Lunney, Evan Caffrey, Mark Coyle, Sean Boyd, Harry Wood, John Martin
Derry City (5-4-1): Brian Maher, Mark Connolly, Hayden Cann, Kevin Holt, Sam Todd, Ronan Boyce, Gavin Whyte, Michael Duffy, Sadou Diallo, Carl Winchester, Liam Boyce
Key events
- 33' · Yellow card · Sadou Diallo (Derry City)
- 38' · Yellow card · John Martin (Shelbourne)
- 46' · Substitution · Ademipo Odubeko for John Martin (Shelbourne)
- 56' · Goal · Michael Duffy (Derry City)
- 61' · Yellow card · Patrick Barrett (Shelbourne)
- 62' · Substitution · Paul McMullan for Sadou Diallo (Derry City)
- 63' · Substitution · Robbie Benson for Gavin Whyte (Derry City)
- 63' · Substitution · Daniel Mullen for Liam Boyce (Derry City)
- 64' · Substitution · Daniel Kelly for Sean Boyd (Shelbourne)
- 64' · Substitution · Alistair Coote for James Norris (Shelbourne)
- 68' · Yellow card · Hayden Cann (Derry City)
- 78' · Substitution · John O'Sullivan for Harry Wood (Shelbourne)
- 79' · Yellow card · Sam Bone (Shelbourne)
- 84' · Yellow card · Carl Winchester (Derry City)
- 90' · Substitution · Pat Hoban for Carl Winchester (Derry City)
All-time head-to-head
28 league meetings since 2012: Shelbourne 6, draws 10, Derry City 12.
Questions
Who won Shelbourne vs Derry City?
Derry City won, 0-1 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 20 Jun 2025.
When and where is Shelbourne vs Derry City?
Fri, 20 Jun 2025, 18:45 UTC at Tolka Park, Dublin, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Shelbourne and Derry City?
In 28 league meetings since 2012: Shelbourne 6 wins, 10 draws, Derry City 12 wins (goals 17-29).