Waterford FC 2-2 Derry City
Updated
It finished level: Waterford FC 2-2 Derry City in the League of Ireland (Round 17) on Fri, 15 May 2026 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford. Waterford FC goals: Tom Lonergan 59' (pen), Kevin Long 81'. Derry City goals: Kévin Santos 19', Henry Rylah 90'+4. Expected goals: 2.15-0.49. Possession: 37-63. Player of the match: Tom Lonergan (8.1).
Match report
Waterford FC 2-2 Derry City: match report
Waterford FC and Derry City shared the points in a 2-2 draw at Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Friday 15 May in the League of Ireland.
Kévin Santos put Derry City ahead on 19' (0-1), Tom Lonergan levelled for Waterford FC from the penalty spot on 59' (1-1), Kevin Long restored Waterford FC's lead on 81' (2-1) and Henry Rylah levelled for Derry City on 90+4' (2-2).
Waterford FC had 37% of the ball, shots were 16-9 (7-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.15-0.49. Waterford FC will feel they deserved more.
Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 1,656. Referee: Daryl Carolan.
Match stats
| Waterford FC | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 37 | 63 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.15 | 0.49 |
| Total shots | 16 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 16 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 138 (58%) | 305 (72%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total shots | 16 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 6 |
Lineups
Waterford FC (5-3-2): Stephen McMullan, Hayden Cann, John Mahon, Kevin Long, Jordan Houston, Benny Couto, Conan Noonan, Will Johnson, Luke Heeney, Pádraig Amond, Tom Lonergan
Derry City (4-3-3): Eddie Beach, Barry Cotter, Conor Barr, Jamie Stott, Brandon Fleming, Adam O'Reilly, Michael Duffy, James Clarke, Kévin Santos, Dipo Akinyemi, James Olayinka
Key events
- 19' · Goal · Kévin Santos (Derry City)
- 25' · Substitution · Dean McMenamy for Jordan Houston (Waterford FC)
- 34' · Yellow card · Luke Heeney (Waterford FC)
- 38' · Yellow card · Benny Couto (Waterford FC)
- 42' · Yellow card · Adam O'Reilly (Derry City)
- 59' · Goal · Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
- 60' · Substitution · Josh Thomas for Dipo Akinyemi (Derry City)
- 62' · Yellow card · Jamie Stott (Derry City)
- 71' · Substitution · Cameron Dummigan for Kévin Santos (Derry City)
- 81' · Goal · Kevin Long (Waterford FC)
- 83' · Substitution · Henry Rylah for James Clarke (Derry City)
- 83' · Substitution · Darragh Markey for Michael Duffy (Derry City)
- 86' · Substitution · Jørgen Voilås for Conan Noonan (Waterford FC)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Cian Barrett for Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
- 90'+4 · Goal · Henry Rylah (Derry City)
All-time head-to-head
26 league meetings since 2018: Waterford FC 8, draws 5, Derry City 13.
Questions
Who won Waterford FC vs Derry City?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 15 May 2026.
When and where is Waterford FC vs Derry City?
Fri, 15 May 2026, 18:45 UTC at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Waterford FC and Derry City?
In 26 league meetings since 2018: Waterford FC 8 wins, 5 draws, Derry City 13 wins (goals 36-50).