Shelbourne 0-1 Derry City
Updated
Derry City won: Shelbourne 0-1 Derry City in the League of Ireland (Round 31) on Fri, 11 Sept 2026 at Tolka Park, Dublin. Derry City goals: Michael Duffy 90'+3. Expected goals: 0.82-1.05. Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: Michael Duffy (8.8).
Match report
Derry City beat Shelbourne 1-0
Derry City edged Shelbourne 1-0 away from home at Tolka Park on Friday 11 September in the League of Ireland.
Michael Duffy put Derry City ahead on 90+3' (0-1).
Michael Duffy's 90+3' strike proved decisive.
Shelbourne had 54% of the ball, shots were 11-18 (2-6 on target) and expected goals finished 0.82-1.05.
Michael Duffy (Derry City) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 3,762. Referee: Damien MacGraith.
Match stats
| Shelbourne | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.82 | 1.05 |
| Total shots | 11 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 27 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 428 (81%) | 367 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total shots | 11 | 18 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 12 |
Lineups
Shelbourne (4-4-2): Eddie Beach, Milan Mbeng, Odhrán Casey, Kameron Ledwidge, James Norris, Evan Caffrey, Kerr McInroy, Jonathan Lunney, Alistair Coote, Ademipo Odubeko, Daniel Kelly
Derry City (3-4-3): Tom Norcott, Patrick McClean, Jamie Stott, Cameron Dummigan, Adam O'Reilly, Nick Twisk, Ellis Chapman, Brandon Fleming, Darragh Burns, Tyler Smith, Michael Duffy
Key events
- 27' · Yellow card · Odhrán Casey (Shelbourne)
- 50' · Yellow card · Jonathan Lunney (Shelbourne)
- 57' · Substitution · Sean Moore for Alistair Coote (Shelbourne)
- 57' · Substitution · Seán Boyd for Ademipo Odubeko (Shelbourne)
- 58' · Substitution · Jack Henry-Francis for Jonathan Lunney (Shelbourne)
- 59' · Substitution · James Clarke for Darragh Burns (Derry City)
- 59' · Substitution · Liam Boyce for Tyler Smith (Derry City)
- 65' · Yellow card · Adam O'Reilly (Derry City)
- 69' · Yellow card · Liam Boyce (Derry City)
- 72' · Substitution · Kévin Santos for Ellis Chapman (Derry City)
- 76' · Substitution · Rodrigo Freitas for Evan Caffrey (Shelbourne)
- 83' · Substitution · Seán Gannon for Milan Mbeng (Shelbourne)
- 83' · Yellow card · Nick Twisk (Derry City)
- 90'+3 · Goal · Michael Duffy (Derry City)
All-time head-to-head
28 league meetings since 2012: Shelbourne 6, draws 10, Derry City 12.
Questions
Who won Shelbourne vs Derry City?
Derry City won, 0-1 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 11 Sept 2026.
When and where is Shelbourne vs Derry City?
Fri, 11 Sept 2026, 18:45 UTC at Tolka Park, Dublin, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Shelbourne and Derry City?
In 28 league meetings since 2012: Shelbourne 6 wins, 10 draws, Derry City 12 wins (goals 17-29).