Waterford FC 2-2 Derry City
Updated
It finished level: Waterford FC 2-2 Derry City in the League of Ireland (Round 30) on Mon, 14 Sept 2026 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford. Waterford FC goals: Evan McLaughlin 45', Pádraig Amond 57'. Derry City goals: Adam O'Reilly 9', Michael Duffy 51'. Expected goals: 1.50-0.89. Possession: 39-61. Player of the match: Michael Duffy (8.2).
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 Monday 14 September in the League of Ireland.
Adam O'Reilly put Derry City ahead on 9' (0-1), Evan McLaughlin levelled for Waterford FC on 45' (1-1), Michael Duffy restored Derry City's lead on 51' (1-2) and Pádraig Amond levelled for Waterford FC on 57' (2-2).
Waterford FC had 39% of the ball, shots were 16-14 (6-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.50-0.89.
Michael Duffy (Derry City) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 1,666. Referee: Kevin O'Sullivan.
Match stats
| Waterford FC | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 39 | 61 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.50 | 0.89 |
| Total shots | 16 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 17 |
| Big chances | 5 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 129 (54%) | 292 (76%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 5 |
| Corners | 7 | 5 |
| Total shots | 16 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 7 |
Lineups
Waterford FC (4-4-2): Stephen McMullan, Hayden Cann, Kevin Long, John Mahon, Benny Couto, Jørgen Voilås, Conan Noonan, Noah Mawéné, Evan McLaughlin, Pádraig Amond, Tom Lonergan
Derry City (3-4-3): Tom Norcott, Cameron Dummigan, Jamie Stott, Patrick McClean, Darragh Burns, Nick Twisk, Adam O'Reilly, Brandon Fleming, Liam Boyce, Michael Duffy, James Clarke
Key events
- 9' · Goal · Adam O'Reilly (Derry City)
- 11' · Yellow card · Adam O'Reilly (Derry City)
- 45' · Goal · Evan McLaughlin (Waterford FC)
- 45' · Yellow card · James Clarke (Derry City)
- 51' · Goal · Michael Duffy (Derry City)
- 57' · Goal · Pádraig Amond (Waterford FC)
- 64' · Substitution · Sam Glenfield for Evan McLaughlin (Waterford FC)
- 64' · Substitution · Luke Heeney for Noah Mawéné (Waterford FC)
- 64' · Substitution · Dean McMenamy for Conan Noonan (Waterford FC)
- 64' · Yellow card · Liam Boyce (Derry City)
- 73' · Substitution · Ellis Chapman for James Clarke (Derry City)
- 73' · Yellow card · Sam Glenfield (Waterford FC)
- 74' · Yellow card · Darragh Burns (Derry City)
- 76' · Substitution · Kévin Santos for Darragh Burns (Derry City)
- 88' · Yellow card · Mark Connolly (Derry City)
- 88' · Yellow card · Christy Grogan (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 Mon, 14 Sept 2026.
When and where is Waterford FC vs Derry City?
Mon, 14 Sept 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).