Derry City 3-3 Shamrock
Updated
It finished level: Derry City 3-3 Shamrock in the League of Ireland (Round 29) on Sun, 30 Aug 2026 at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry (Londonderry). Derry City goals: Ellis Chapman 2', Michael Duffy 16', Ellis Chapman 33'. Shamrock goals: Michael Noonan 28', Graham Burke 72', Dylan Watts 80'. Expected goals: 1.20-0.89. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Michael Duffy (9.4).
Match report
Derry City 3-3 Shamrock: match report
Derry City and Shamrock shared the points in a 3-3 draw at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Sunday 30 August in the League of Ireland.
Ellis Chapman put Derry City ahead on 2' (1-0), Michael Duffy made it 2-0 on 16', Michael Noonan pulled one back for Shamrock on 28' (2-1), Ellis Chapman made it 3-1 on 33', Graham Burke pulled one back for Shamrock on 72' (3-2) and Dylan Watts levelled for Shamrock on 80' (3-3).
Derry City had 45% of the ball, shots were 17-6 (8-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.20-0.89.
Michael Duffy (Derry City) was player of the match with a 9.4 rating.
Attendance: 2,149. Referee: Paul Norton.
Match stats
| Derry City | Shamrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.20 | 0.89 |
| Total shots | 17 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 14 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 307 (76%) | 390 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 4 |
| Corners | 3 | 5 |
| Total shots | 17 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 4 |
Lineups
Derry City (4-5-1): Tom Norcott, Jamie Stott, Conor Barr, Patrick McClean, Brandon Fleming, Darragh Burns, Adam O'Reilly, Nick Twisk, Ellis Chapman, Michael Duffy, Tyler Smith
Shamrock (3-1-4-2): Edward McGinty, Tunmise Sobowale, Lee Grace, Cory O'Sullivan, Matthew Healy, Adam Matthews, John O'Sullivan, Jack Byrne, Adam Brennan, Michael Noonan, Graham Burke
Key events
- 2' · Goal · Ellis Chapman (Derry City)
- 6' · Yellow card · Patrick McClean (Derry City)
- 16' · Goal · Michael Duffy (Derry City)
- 18' · Yellow card · Michael Noonan (Shamrock)
- 24' · Yellow card · Jamie Stott (Derry City)
- 28' · Goal · Michael Noonan (Shamrock)
- 33' · Goal · Ellis Chapman (Derry City)
- 44' · Yellow card · Adam Matthews (Shamrock)
- 50' · Yellow card · Cory O'Sullivan (Shamrock)
- 64' · Substitution · James Olayinka for Ellis Chapman (Derry City)
- 69' · Substitution · William Fitzgerald for John O'Sullivan (Shamrock)
- 69' · Substitution · Jake Mulraney for Adam Matthews (Shamrock)
- 72' · Goal · Graham Burke (Shamrock)
- 78' · Substitution · Dylan Watts for Jack Byrne (Shamrock)
- 79' · Substitution · John McGovern for Adam Brennan (Shamrock)
- 79' · Substitution · Cameron Dummigan for Nick Twisk (Derry City)
- 79' · Substitution · Barry Cotter for Darragh Burns (Derry City)
- 80' · Goal · Dylan Watts (Shamrock)
- 88' · Yellow card · William Fitzgerald (Shamrock)
- 89' · Substitution · Daniel Cleary for Jake Mulraney (Shamrock)
- 90'+5 · Substitution · Michael McColgan for Tyler Smith (Derry City)
All-time head-to-head
52 league meetings since 2012: Derry City 12, draws 15, Shamrock 25.
Questions
Who won Derry City vs Shamrock?
The match was a draw, 3-3 (League of Ireland) on Sun, 30 Aug 2026.
When and where is Derry City vs Shamrock?
Sun, 30 Aug 2026, 15:00 UTC at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, 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).