Derry City 4-2 Waterford FC
Updated
Derry City won: Derry City 4-2 Waterford FC in the League of Ireland (Round 4) on Fri, 27 Feb 2026 at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry (Londonderry). Derry City goals: Michael Duffy 58', Michael Duffy 75', Dipo Akinyemi 90'+1, Michael Duffy 90'+4 (pen). Waterford FC goals: Jørgen Voilås 19', Tom Lonergan 51' (pen). Expected goals: 2.59-1.44. Possession: 67-33. Player of the match: Michael Duffy (9.8).
Match report
Derry City beat Waterford FC 4-2
Derry City came from behind to beat Waterford FC 4-2 at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Friday 27 February in the League of Ireland.
Jørgen Voilås put Waterford FC ahead on 19' (0-1), Tom Lonergan made it 0-2 from the penalty spot on 51', Michael Duffy pulled one back for Derry City on 58' (1-2), added another on 75' (2-2), Dipo Akinyemi restored Derry City's lead on 90+1' (3-2) and Michael Duffy made it 4-2 from the penalty spot on 90+4'.
Dipo Akinyemi's 90+1' strike proved decisive.
Derry City had 67% of the ball, shots were 20-8 (12-5 on target) and expected goals finished 2.59-1.44. Derry City were the better side on chances, too.
Michael Duffy (Derry City) was player of the match with a 9.8 rating.
Attendance: 3,413. Referee: Paul Norton.
Match stats
| Derry City | Waterford FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 67 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.59 | 1.44 |
| Total shots | 20 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 37 | 19 |
| Big chances | 5 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 326 (75%) | 112 (50%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total shots | 20 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 16 | 6 |
Lineups
Derry City (4-2-3-1): Eddie Beach, Barry Cotter, Jamie Stott, Patrick McClean, Brandon Fleming, Carl Winchester, James McClean, James Clarke, Gavin Whyte, Michael Duffy, Josh Thomas
Waterford FC (4-4-2): Stephen McMullan, Luke Heeney, John Mahon, Hayden Cann, Benny Couto, Jørgen Voilås, Cian Barrett, Conan Noonan, Trae Coyle, Pádraig Amond, Tom Lonergan
Key events
- 19' · Goal · Jørgen Voilås (Waterford FC)
- 36' · Yellow card · Jørgen Voilås (Waterford FC)
- 40' · Substitution · Adam O'Reilly for Carl Winchester (Derry City)
- 43' · Yellow card · Brandon Fleming (Derry City)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Conan Noonan (Waterford FC)
- 51' · Goal · Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
- 54' · Substitution · Dipo Akinyemi for James Clarke (Derry City)
- 58' · Goal · Michael Duffy (Derry City)
- 66' · Substitution · Dean McMenamy for Jørgen Voilås (Waterford FC)
- 72' · Substitution · James Olayinka for Barry Cotter (Derry City)
- 72' · Substitution · Alex Bannon for James McClean (Derry City)
- 72' · Substitution · Henry Rylah for Gavin Whyte (Derry City)
- 75' · Goal · Michael Duffy (Derry City)
- 76' · Substitution · Conor Carty for Trae Coyle (Waterford FC)
- 79' · Substitution · Jordan Faria for Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Dipo Akinyemi (Derry City)
- 90'+4 · Goal · Michael Duffy (Derry City)
All-time head-to-head
26 league meetings since 2018: Derry City 13, draws 5, Waterford FC 8.
Questions
Who won Derry City vs Waterford FC?
Derry City won, 4-2 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 27 Feb 2026.
When and where is Derry City vs Waterford FC?
Fri, 27 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 Waterford FC?
In 26 league meetings since 2018: Derry City 13 wins, 5 draws, Waterford FC 8 wins (goals 50-36).