Derry City 1-0 Shamrock
Updated
Derry City won: Derry City 1-0 Shamrock in the League of Ireland (Round 13) on Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at Find Insurance Celtic Park, Derry (Londonderry). Derry City goals: James Clarke 26'. Expected goals: 1.08-1.28. Possession: 44-56. Player of the match: James Clarke (8.2).
Match report
Derry City beat Shamrock 1-0
Derry City squeezed past Shamrock 1-0 at Find Insurance Celtic Park on Friday 24 April in the League of Ireland.
James Clarke put Derry City ahead on 26' (1-0).
Derry City had 44% of the ball, shots were 15-12 (4-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.08-1.28.
James Clarke (Derry City) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 7,104. Referee: Neil Doyle.
Match stats
| Derry City | Shamrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 44 | 56 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.08 | 1.28 |
| Total shots | 15 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 30 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 136 (54%) | 212 (64%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 5 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Total shots | 15 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 10 |
Lineups
Derry City (4-3-3): Eddie Beach, Barry Cotter, Jamie Stott, Patrick McClean, Brandon Fleming, Adam O'Reilly, Carl Winchester, James Clarke, Darragh Markey, Josh Thomas, James Olayinka
Shamrock (3-4-2-1): Edward McGinty, Tunmise Sobowale, Roberto Lopes, Enda Stevens, Jake Mulraney, Jack Byrne, John O'Sullivan, Cory O'Sullivan, Victor Ozhianvuna, Aaron Greene, Michael Noonan
Key events
- 26' · Goal · James Clarke (Derry City)
- 44' · Yellow card · Jake Mulraney (Shamrock)
- 51' · Yellow card · Tunmise Sobowale (Shamrock)
- 54' · Yellow card · John O'Sullivan (Shamrock)
- 58' · Substitution · Daniel Cleary for Tunmise Sobowale (Shamrock)
- 59' · Substitution · Maleace Asamoah for Cory O'Sullivan (Shamrock)
- 59' · Substitution · Graham Burke for John O'Sullivan (Shamrock)
- 59' · Substitution · Adam Brennan for Jake Mulraney (Shamrock)
- 65' · Substitution · Dipo Akinyemi for James Olayinka (Derry City)
- 73' · Yellow card · Victor Ozhianvuna (Shamrock)
- 75' · Substitution · John McGovern for Michael Noonan (Shamrock)
- 77' · Substitution · Ben Doherty for Brandon Fleming (Derry City)
- 83' · Substitution · Conor Barr for Barry Cotter (Derry City)
- 83' · Substitution · Henry Rylah for Josh Thomas (Derry City)
- 87' · Yellow card · Darragh Markey (Derry City)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Maleace Asamoah (Shamrock)
All-time head-to-head
52 league meetings since 2012: Derry City 12, draws 15, Shamrock 25.
Questions
Who won Derry City vs Shamrock?
Derry City won, 1-0 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 24 Apr 2026.
When and where is Derry City vs Shamrock?
Fri, 24 Apr 2026, 19:00 UTC at Find Insurance Celtic Park, Derry (Londonderry), League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Derry City and Shamrock?
In 52 league meetings since 2012: Derry City 12 wins, 15 draws, Shamrock 25 wins (goals 47-71).