Galway United 2-1 Derry City
Updated
Galway United won: Galway United 2-1 Derry City in the League of Ireland (Round 9) on Fri, 3 Apr 2026 at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway. Galway United goals: David Hurley 16', Frantz Pierrot 82'. Derry City goals: James Clarke 63'. Expected goals: 1.59-1.10. Possession: 37-63. Player of the match: David Hurley (8.4).
Match report
Galway United beat Derry City 2-1
Galway United edged Derry City 2-1 at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday 3 April in the League of Ireland.
David Hurley put Galway United ahead on 16' (1-0), James Clarke levelled for Derry City on 63' (1-1) and Frantz Pierrot restored Galway United's lead on 82' (2-1).
Galway United had 37% of the ball, shots were 18-11 (5-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.59-1.10.
David Hurley (Galway United FC) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 4,611. Referee: Neil Doyle.
Match stats
| Galway United | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 37 | 63 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.59 | 1.10 |
| Total shots | 18 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 34 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 110 (47%) | 298 (72%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 8 | 6 |
| Total shots | 18 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 10 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 10 |
Lineups
Galway United (4-2-3-1): Evan Watts, Arthur Parker, Gianfranco Facchineri, Killian Brouder, Lee Devitt, Jimmy Keohane, Aaron Bolger, Kristopher Twardek, David Hurley, Connor Barratt, Stephen Walsh
Derry City (3-4-2-1): Eddie Beach, Alex Bannon, Jamie Stott, Robert Slevin, Barry Cotter, Darragh Markey, James Olayinka, Adam O'Reilly, Brandon Fleming, James Clarke, Dipo Akinyemi
Key events
- 16' · Goal · David Hurley (Galway United)
- 59' · Substitution · Carl Winchester for Darragh Markey (Derry City)
- 63' · Goal · James Clarke (Derry City)
- 65' · Substitution · Edward McCarthy for Jimmy Keohane (Galway United)
- 65' · Substitution · Matty Wolfe for Connor Barratt (Galway United)
- 80' · Substitution · Francely Lomboto for Kristopher Twardek (Galway United)
- 80' · Substitution · Frantz Pierrot for Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
- 82' · Goal · Frantz Pierrot (Galway United)
- 83' · Substitution · Conor Barr for Barry Cotter (Derry City)
- 83' · Substitution · Josh Thomas for Dipo Akinyemi (Derry City)
- 86' · Substitution · Wasiri Williams for Arthur Parker (Galway United)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · David Hurley (Galway United)
All-time head-to-head
21 league meetings since 2015: Galway United 6, draws 7, Derry City 8.
Questions
Who won Galway United vs Derry City?
Galway United won, 2-1 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 3 Apr 2026.
When and where is Galway United vs Derry City?
Fri, 3 Apr 2026, 19:00 UTC at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Galway United and Derry City?
In 21 league meetings since 2015: Galway United 6 wins, 7 draws, Derry City 8 wins (goals 19-24).