Derry City 2-0 Shelbourne
Updated
Derry City won: Derry City 2-0 Shelbourne in the League of Ireland (Round 13) on Fri, 2 May 2025 at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry (Londonderry). Derry City goals: Michael Duffy 14', Liam Boyce 31'. Expected goals: 0.98-0.27. Possession: 39-61. Player of the match: Michael Duffy (8.4).
Match report
Derry City beat Shelbourne 2-0
Derry City saw off Shelbourne 2-0 at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Friday 2 May in the League of Ireland.
Michael Duffy put Derry City ahead on 14' (1-0) and Liam Boyce made it 2-0 on 31'.
Derry City had 39% of the ball, shots were 9-6 (5-2 on target) and expected goals finished 0.98-0.27.
Michael Duffy (Derry City) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 3,356. Referee: Robert Hennessy.
Match stats
| Derry City | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 39 | 61 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.98 | 0.27 |
| Total shots | 9 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 8 | 5 |
| Big chances | 2 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 276 (71%) | 512 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 1 |
| Total shots | 9 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 1 |
Lineups
Derry City (3-4-3): Brian Maher, Hayden Cann, Mark Connolly, Kevin Holt, Ronan Boyce, Adam O'Reilly, Carl Winchester, Shane Ferguson, Gavin Whyte, Liam Boyce, Michael Duffy
Shelbourne (3-4-3): Conor Kearns, Sean Gannon, Sam Bone, Kameron Ledwidge, Evan Caffrey, Kerr McInroy, Jonathan Lunney, James Norris, Alistair Coote, Ademipo Odubeko, Ellis Chapman
Key events
- 14' · Goal · Michael Duffy (Derry City)
- 31' · Goal · Liam Boyce (Derry City)
- 46' · Substitution · John Martin for Kerr McInroy (Shelbourne)
- 52' · Yellow card · Kameron Ledwidge (Shelbourne)
- 60' · Substitution · Sam Todd for Shane Ferguson (Derry City)
- 60' · Substitution · Robbie Benson for Gavin Whyte (Derry City)
- 64' · Substitution · Tyreke Wilson for Sam Bone (Shelbourne)
- 65' · Substitution · Harry Wood for Alistair Coote (Shelbourne)
- 67' · Substitution · Paul McMullan for Michael Duffy (Derry City)
- 67' · Substitution · Daniel Mullen for Liam Boyce (Derry City)
- 72' · Substitution · John O'Sullivan for Evan Caffrey (Shelbourne)
- 72' · Substitution · Ryan O'Kane for James Norris (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?
Derry City won, 2-0 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 2 May 2025.
When and where is Derry City vs Shelbourne?
Fri, 2 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 Shelbourne?
In 28 league meetings since 2012: Derry City 12 wins, 10 draws, Shelbourne 6 wins (goals 29-17).