Match Report
The table gap was wide: 16 points between Bohemians (3rd, 50 pts) and Derry City (6th, 34 pts). In league terms the two rates read 1.72/1.17 for Bohemians and 1.41/1.38 for Derry City (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.38.
GioScore's database holds 18 meetings between the two: 4 for Bohemians, 10 for Derry City and 4 drawn, at 2.56 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 33% of those meetings. In 67% of the meetings, both sides found the net. 3.4 goals per game in the last five meetings marks a step up from the historical 2.56.
The venue was Dalymount Park, with room for 4,443 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Derry City led 1-0 at the break, before 7 more goals closed it at 5-3.
Goal scorers
Bohemians: Patrick Hickey (47'), Connor Parsons (49'), Douglas James-Taylor (52'), Ross Tierney (78'), Ross Tierney (87') · Derry City: Michael Duffy (34'), Tyler Smith (62'), Michael Duffy (90')
Key stats
Possession: Bohemians 58% · Derry City 42% · Total shots: 21-8 · On target: 10-6 · Corners: 8-3