Galway United 2-1 Derry City
Updated
Galway United won: Galway United 2-1 Derry City in the League of Ireland (Round 21) on Fri, 19 Jun 2026 at Pearse Park, Dublin. Galway United goals: Stephen Walsh 24', Stephen Walsh 48'. Derry City goals: Michael Duffy 88' (pen). Expected goals: 1.75-1.47. Possession: 33-67. Player of the match: Stephen Walsh (8.5).
Match report
Galway United beat Derry City 2-1
Galway United edged Derry City 2-1 at Pearse Park on Friday 19 June in the League of Ireland.
Stephen Walsh put Galway United ahead on 24' (1-0), added another on 48' (2-0) and Michael Duffy pulled one back for Derry City from the penalty spot on 88' (2-1).
Galway United had 33% of the ball, shots were 12-14 (5-7 on target) and expected goals finished 1.75-1.47.
Stephen Walsh (Galway United FC) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 3,101. Referee: Daryl Carolan.
Match stats
| Galway United | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 33 | 67 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.75 | 1.47 |
| Total shots | 12 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 26 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 131 (50%) | 424 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 1 | 4 |
| Total shots | 12 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 7 |
Lineups
Galway United (3-3-1-3): Evan Watts, Killian Brouder, Gianfranco Facchineri, Lee Devitt, Matty Wolfe, Aaron Bolger, Conor James McCormack, David Hurley, Jimmy Keohane, Stephen Walsh, Edward McCarthy
Derry City (4-2-3-1): Eddie Beach, James Olayinka, Conor Barr, Patrick McClean, Brandon Fleming, Adam O'Reilly, Cameron Dummigan, Kévin Santos, Darragh Markey, Michael Duffy, James Clarke
Key events
- 24' · Goal · Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
- 25' · Yellow card · David Hurley (Galway United)
- 38' · Yellow card · Cameron Dummigan (Derry City)
- 46' · Substitution · Liam Boyce for James Clarke (Derry City)
- 48' · Goal · Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
- 56' · Substitution · James McClean for Darragh Markey (Derry City)
- 59' · Substitution · Axel Piesold for David Hurley (Galway United)
- 82' · Substitution · Wasiri Williams for Matty Wolfe (Galway United)
- 88' · Goal · Michael Duffy (Derry City)
- 89' · Substitution · Junior Thiam for Aaron Bolger (Galway United)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Gianfranco Facchineri (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, 19 Jun 2026.
When and where is Galway United vs Derry City?
Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 18:45 UTC at Pearse Park, Dublin, 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).