Derry City 2-1 Sligo Rovers
Updated
Derry City won: Derry City 2-1 Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland (Round 1) on Fri, 6 Feb 2026 at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry (Londonderry). Derry City goals: Alex Bannon 82', Josh Thomas 90'+1. Sligo Rovers goals: Jad Hakiki 31'. Expected goals: 2.33-0.23. Possession: 67-33. Player of the match: Alex Bannon (8.9).
Match report
Derry City beat Sligo Rovers 2-1
Derry City came from behind to beat Sligo Rovers 2-1 at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Friday 6 February in the League of Ireland.
Jad Hakiki put Sligo Rovers ahead on 31' (0-1), Alex Bannon levelled for Derry City on 82' (1-1) and Josh Thomas restored Derry City's lead on 90+1' (2-1).
Josh Thomas's 90+1' strike proved decisive.
Derry City had 67% of the ball, shots were 23-4 (8-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.33-0.23. Derry City were the better side on chances, too.
Alex Bannon (Derry City) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 4,127.
Match stats
| Derry City | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 67 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.33 | 0.23 |
| Total shots | 23 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 6 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 445 (81%) | 158 (58%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 9 | 0 |
| Total shots | 23 | 4 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 2 |
Lineups
Derry City (4-2-3-1): Brian Maher, Alex Bannon, Patrick McClean, Robert Slevin, Brandon Fleming, Carl Winchester, James McClean, Darragh Markey, James Clarke, Michael Duffy, Josh Thomas
Sligo Rovers (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant, Jeannot Esua, Oliver Denham, Gareth McElroy, William Fitzgerald, Sebastian Quirk, Daire Patton, Alex Nolan, Jad Hakiki, Ryan O'Kane, Cian Kavanagh
Key events
- 31' · Goal · Jad Hakiki (Sligo Rovers)
- 60' · Substitution · Archie Meekison for Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers)
- 60' · Substitution · Adam O'Reilly for Darragh Markey (Derry City)
- 66' · Substitution · Sean Stewart for Ryan O'Kane (Sligo Rovers)
- 72' · Yellow card · Patrick McClean (Derry City)
- 75' · Yellow card · Sam Sargeant (Sligo Rovers)
- 80' · Substitution · Ciaron Harkin for Daire Patton (Sligo Rovers)
- 80' · Substitution · Kyle McDonagh for Jad Hakiki (Sligo Rovers)
- 82' · Goal · Alex Bannon (Derry City)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Josh Thomas (Derry City)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Josh Thomas (Derry City)
All-time head-to-head
51 league meetings since 2012: Derry City 18, draws 15, Sligo Rovers 18.
Questions
Who won Derry City vs Sligo Rovers?
Derry City won, 2-1 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 6 Feb 2026.
When and where is Derry City vs Sligo Rovers?
Fri, 6 Feb 2026, 20:00 UTC at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry (Londonderry), League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Derry City and Sligo Rovers?
In 51 league meetings since 2012: Derry City 18 wins, 15 draws, Sligo Rovers 18 wins (goals 53-52).