Derry City 2-2 Dundalk
Updated
It finished level: Derry City 2-2 Dundalk in the League of Ireland (Round 2) on Fri, 13 Feb 2026 at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry (Londonderry). Derry City goals: Patrick McClean 49', Michael Duffy 90'+8 (pen). Dundalk goals: Eoin Kenny 21', Gbemi Arubi 65'. Expected goals: 2.04-0.53. Possession: 66-34. Player of the match: John Ross Wilson (8.7).
Match report
Derry City 2-2 Dundalk: match report
It finished 2-2 between Derry City and Dundalk in the League of Ireland on Friday 13 February.
Eoin Kenny put Dundalk ahead on 21' (0-1), Patrick McClean levelled for Derry City on 49' (1-1), Gbemi Arubi restored Dundalk's lead on 65' (1-2) and Michael Duffy levelled for Derry City from the penalty spot on 90+8' (2-2).
Derry City had 66% of the ball, shots were 20-8 (12-5 on target) and expected goals finished 2.04-0.53. Derry City will feel they deserved more.
John Ross Wilson (Dundalk) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 4,323. Referee: Declan Toland.
Match stats
| Derry City | Dundalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 66 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.04 | 0.53 |
| Total shots | 20 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 29 | 17 |
| Big chances | 4 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 303 (70%) | 121 (52%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 4 |
| Corners | 11 | 3 |
| Total shots | 20 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 5 |
Lineups
Derry City (4-2-3-1): Shea Callister, Carl Winchester, Patrick McClean, Robert Slevin, Brandon Fleming, Adam O'Reilly, James McClean, Darragh Markey, James Clarke, Michael Duffy, Josh Thomas
Dundalk (4-4-2): Conor Kearns, John Ross Wilson, Mayowa Animasahun, Robert Cornwall, Bobby Burns, Keith Buckley, Declan McDaid, Aodh Dervin, Daryl Horgan, Eoin Kenny, Daniel Mullen
Key events
- 3' · Yellow card · Declan McDaid (Dundalk)
- 21' · Goal · Eoin Kenny (Dundalk)
- 28' · Yellow card · Patrick McClean (Derry City)
- 38' · Yellow card · Mayowa Animasahun (Dundalk)
- 45'+1 · Substitution · Vinnie Leonard for Mayowa Animasahun (Dundalk)
- 49' · Goal · Patrick McClean (Derry City)
- 62' · Substitution · Ronan Teahan for Keith Buckley (Dundalk)
- 63' · Substitution · Gbemi Arubi for Declan McDaid (Dundalk)
- 63' · Yellow card · James McClean (Derry City)
- 65' · Goal · Gbemi Arubi (Dundalk)
- 74' · Substitution · Dipo Akinyemi for James Clarke (Derry City)
- 83' · Substitution · Tyreke Wilson for Eoin Kenny (Dundalk)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Henry Rylah for Josh Thomas (Derry City)
- 90'+8 · Goal · Michael Duffy (Derry City)
- 90'+8 · Yellow card · Daryl Horgan (Dundalk)
All-time head-to-head
47 league meetings since 2012: Derry City 9, draws 16, Dundalk 22.
Questions
Who won Derry City vs Dundalk?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 13 Feb 2026.
When and where is Derry City vs Dundalk?
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 19:45 UTC at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry (Londonderry), League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Derry City and Dundalk?
In 47 league meetings since 2012: Derry City 9 wins, 16 draws, Dundalk 22 wins (goals 55-80).