Derry City 2-4 Waterford FC
Updated
Waterford FC won: Derry City 2-4 Waterford FC in the League of Ireland (Round 23) on Fri, 3 Jul 2026 at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry (Londonderry). Derry City goals: Robert Slevin 82', Adam O'Reilly 85'. Waterford FC goals: Tom Lonergan 14' (pen), Tom Lonergan 69', Pádraig Amond 77', Jørgen Voilås 90'+2. Expected goals: 1.54-3.29. Possession: 70-30. Player of the match: Tom Lonergan (9.3).
Match report
Waterford FC beat Derry City 4-2
Waterford FC got the better of Derry City 4-2 away from home at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Friday 3 July in the League of Ireland.
Tom Lonergan put Waterford FC ahead from the penalty spot on 14' (0-1), added another on 69' (0-2), Pádraig Amond made it 0-3 on 77', Robert Slevin pulled one back for Derry City on 82' (1-3), Adam O'Reilly pulled one back for Derry City on 85' (2-3) and Jørgen Voilås made it 2-4 on 90+2'.
Derry City had 70% of the ball, shots were 24-14 (6-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.54-3.29. Waterford FC were the better side on chances, too.
Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC) was player of the match with a 9.3 rating.
Attendance: 2,872. Referee: Declan Toland.
Match stats
| Derry City | Waterford FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 70 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.54 | 3.29 |
| Total shots | 24 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 37 | 25 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 426 (82%) | 111 (50%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 7 |
| Total shots | 24 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 10 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 16 | 11 |
Lineups
Derry City (4-1-4-1): Brian Maher, Barry Cotter, Conor Barr, Patrick McClean, Brandon Fleming, Cameron Dummigan, James McClean, Adam O'Reilly, James Olayinka, Michael Duffy, Liam Boyce
Waterford FC (3-4-1-2): Stephen McMullan, Hayden Cann, John Mahon, Kevin Long, Jordan Houston, Sam Glenfield, Will Johnson, Benny Couto, Conan Noonan, Tom Lonergan, Pádraig Amond
Key events
- 13' · Yellow card · Conor Barr (Derry City)
- 14' · Goal · Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
- 56' · Substitution · Robert Slevin for James McClean (Derry City)
- 67' · Yellow card · Patrick McClean (Derry City)
- 69' · Goal · Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
- 74' · Substitution · Dean McMenamy for Will Johnson (Waterford FC)
- 74' · Yellow card · Benny Couto (Waterford FC)
- 77' · Goal · Pádraig Amond (Waterford FC)
- 78' · Substitution · Jørgen Voilås for Jordan Houston (Waterford FC)
- 78' · Substitution · Luke Heeney for Sam Glenfield (Waterford FC)
- 78' · Substitution · Terence Doherty for Liam Boyce (Derry City)
- 82' · Goal · Robert Slevin (Derry City)
- 85' · Goal · Adam O'Reilly (Derry City)
- 86' · Substitution · Trae Coyle for Conan Noonan (Waterford FC)
- 90'+2 · Goal · Jørgen Voilås (Waterford FC)
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?
Waterford FC won, 2-4 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 3 Jul 2026.
When and where is Derry City vs Waterford FC?
Fri, 3 Jul 2026, 18:45 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).