Shamrock 1-0 Derry City
Updated
Shamrock won: Shamrock 1-0 Derry City in the League of Ireland (Round 5) on Fri, 6 Mar 2026 at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin. Shamrock goals: Dylan Watts 81' (pen). Expected goals: 1.79-0.39. Possession: 70-30. Player of the match: Adam O'Reilly (8.2).
Match report
Shamrock beat Derry City 1-0
Shamrock edged Derry City 1-0 at Tallaght Stadium on Friday 6 March in the League of Ireland.
Dylan Watts put Shamrock ahead from the penalty spot on 81' (1-0).
Shamrock had 70% of the ball, shots were 15-7 (8-0 on target) and expected goals finished 1.79-0.39. Shamrock were the better side on chances, too.
Adam O'Reilly (Derry City) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 5,205. Referee: Kevin O'Sullivan.
Match stats
| Shamrock | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 70 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.79 | 0.39 |
| Total shots | 15 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 6 |
| Big chances | 3 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 502 (89%) | 161 (71%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 4 |
| Corners | 6 | 7 |
| Total shots | 15 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 3 |
Lineups
Shamrock (3-4-3): Edward McGinty, Daniel Cleary, Roberto Lopes, Cory O'Sullivan, Tunmise Sobowale, Matthew Healy, Adam Brennan, Jack Byrne, Victor Ozhianvuna, Michael Noonan, Graham Burke
Derry City (4-4-1-1): Eddie Beach, Barry Cotter, Jamie Stott, Patrick McClean, Ben Doherty, Gavin Whyte, Adam O'Reilly, James McClean, Michael Duffy, James Clarke, Josh Thomas
Key events
- 45' · Yellow card · Gavin Whyte (Derry City)
- 46' · Substitution · James Olayinka for Josh Thomas (Derry City)
- 46' · Substitution · Dipo Akinyemi for Gavin Whyte (Derry City)
- 59' · Substitution · Lee Grace for Daniel Cleary (Shamrock)
- 68' · Substitution · Conor Barr for Barry Cotter (Derry City)
- 68' · Substitution · Henry Rylah for James Clarke (Derry City)
- 69' · Yellow card · Patrick McClean (Derry City)
- 71' · Substitution · Dylan Watts for Victor Ozhianvuna (Shamrock)
- 71' · Substitution · Jake Mulraney for Tunmise Sobowale (Shamrock)
- 71' · Substitution · John McGovern for Michael Noonan (Shamrock)
- 74' · Yellow card · Ben Doherty (Derry City)
- 78' · Substitution · Aaron Greene for Graham Burke (Shamrock)
- 81' · Goal · Dylan Watts (Shamrock)
- 83' · Yellow card · James McClean (Derry City)
All-time head-to-head
52 league meetings since 2012: Shamrock 25, draws 15, Derry City 12.
Questions
Who won Shamrock vs Derry City?
Shamrock won, 1-0 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 6 Mar 2026.
When and where is Shamrock vs Derry City?
Fri, 6 Mar 2026, 20:00 UTC at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Shamrock and Derry City?
In 52 league meetings since 2012: Shamrock 25 wins, 15 draws, Derry City 12 wins (goals 71-47).