Derry City 1-2 Shamrock
Updated
Shamrock won: Derry City 1-2 Shamrock in the League of Ireland (Round 17) on Fri, 23 May 2025 at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry (Londonderry). Derry City goals: Daniel Mullen 65'. Shamrock goals: Michael Noonan 71', Aaron McEneff 89'. Expected goals: 0.90-0.92. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Daniel Mullen (7.9).
Match report
Shamrock beat Derry City 2-1
Shamrock came from behind to beat Derry City 2-1 away from home at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Friday 23 May in the League of Ireland.
Daniel Mullen put Derry City ahead on 65' (1-0), Michael Noonan levelled for Shamrock on 71' (1-1) and Aaron McEneff restored Shamrock's lead on 89' (1-2).
Aaron McEneff's 89' strike proved decisive.
Derry City had 40% of the ball, shots were 10-12 (4-6 on target) and expected goals finished 0.90-0.92.
Daniel Mullen (Derry City) was player of the match with a 7.9 rating.
Attendance: 4,250. Referee: Marc Lynch.
Match stats
| Derry City | Shamrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.90 | 0.92 |
| Total shots | 10 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 17 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 261 (75%) | 463 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total shots | 10 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 6 |
Lineups
Derry City (5-3-2): Brian Maher, Hayden Cann, Mark Connolly, Kevin Holt, Shane Ferguson, Sam Todd, Adam O'Reilly, Carl Winchester, Michael Duffy, Gavin Whyte, Liam Boyce
Shamrock (5-3-2): Edward McGinty, Jack Byrne, Roberto Lopes, Cory O'Sullivan, Adam Matthews, Daniel Cleary, Graham Burke, Matthew Healy, Darragh Nugent, Aaron Greene, Daniel Grant
Key events
- 7' · Yellow card · Cory O'Sullivan (Shamrock)
- 9' · Yellow card · Carl Winchester (Derry City)
- 15' · Yellow card · Liam Boyce (Derry City)
- 19' · Substitution · Joshua Honohan for Cory O'Sullivan (Shamrock)
- 59' · Yellow card · Adam O'Reilly (Derry City)
- 60' · Substitution · Daniel Mullen for Liam Boyce (Derry City)
- 61' · Substitution · Paul McMullan for Gavin Whyte (Derry City)
- 64' · Substitution · Dylan Watts for Graham Burke (Shamrock)
- 64' · Substitution · Daniel Mandroiu for Darragh Nugent (Shamrock)
- 65' · Substitution · Michael Noonan for Aaron Greene (Shamrock)
- 65' · Goal · Daniel Mullen (Derry City)
- 71' · Goal · Michael Noonan (Shamrock)
- 77' · Substitution · Ben Doherty for Shane Ferguson (Derry City)
- 77' · Substitution · Aaron McEneff for Jack Byrne (Shamrock)
- 85' · Substitution · Pat Hoban for Michael Duffy (Derry City)
- 85' · Substitution · Robbie Benson for Adam O'Reilly (Derry City)
- 89' · Goal · Aaron McEneff (Shamrock)
- 89' · Yellow card · Aaron McEneff (Shamrock)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Daniel Cleary (Shamrock)
All-time head-to-head
52 league meetings since 2012: Derry City 12, draws 15, Shamrock 25.
Questions
Who won Derry City vs Shamrock?
Shamrock won, 1-2 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 23 May 2025.
When and where is Derry City vs Shamrock?
Fri, 23 May 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 Shamrock?
In 52 league meetings since 2012: Derry City 12 wins, 15 draws, Shamrock 25 wins (goals 47-71).