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Derry City vs Sligo RoversLive Score, Lineups & H2H

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Aug 07, 2026
Brandywell Stadium
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Match Timeline

Match Timeline

Man of the Match
Derry City
82'Yellow Card
Derry City
Derry City
Derry City
Derry City
Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers
Goal!
2-0
Adam O'Reilly
Adam O'Reilly
64'·Derry City
58'Yellow Card
Derry City
Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers
Goal!
1-0
Barry Cotter
Barry Cotter
54'·Derry City

Match Statistics

Statistics of the Game

Derry City
Derry City
Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers
59%Ball Possession41%
24Shots Total4
6Shots On Target1
10Corners2
15Fouls8
2Yellow Cards0
0Offsides1
1Saves4
526Passes374
11Shots Off Target3
56Attacks23
22Dangerous Attacks9
15Shots Inside Box4
9Shots Outside Box0
2Goals0
8Free Kicks15
7Shots Blocked0
4Substitutions2
2Hit Woodwork0
15Tackles10
2Assists0
435Accurate Passes290
30Total Crosses10
9Accurate Crosses1
14Interceptions15
57Duels Won55
2Big Chances Created0
1Big Chances Missed0

Team Lineups

Player Statistics

Player Stats

PlayerRatingMinGoalsAssistsShotsPassesTacklesDuels
8.2
90'001/8
51(86%)
2
2/7
8.2
66'011/2
40(73%)
2
11/14
7.9
75'101/3
36(86%)
1
9/13
7.6
90'000/2
81(84%)
1
5/10
7.5
83'010/2
17(71%)
2
3/6
7.5
90'101/1
53(81%)
4
7/17
7.3
90'001/1
57(89%)
-
4/9
7.1
90'000/3
36(74%)
-
6/12
7.1
75'00-
45(89%)
1
2/4
6.8
90'00-
35(77%)
-
1/1
6.8
90'00-
53(89%)
1
4/12
6.8
7'00-
3(100%)
1
2/2
6.7
24'001/2
10(73%)
-
0/1
6.5
15'00-
-
-
1/2
6.5
15'00-
9(78%)
-
1/2

Last Matches

Previous Meetings

Head to Head

Match Report

Derry City beat Sligo Rovers 2-0 at home in the Premier Division. Before the match, Derry City were 6th in the Premier Division table with Sligo Rovers in 10th. In 17 previous meetings (2006–2026), Derry City have won 7, Sligo Rovers 5, with 5 draws. Derry City had scored 38 goals this season (1.4 per game), Sligo Rovers had 23 (0.8 per game). Derry City's goals came from Barry Cotter (54'), Adam O'Reilly (64'). Match stats: possession 59%-41%, shots 24-4, on target 6-1, corners 10-2. View detailed post-match analysis including ratings and key stats.

Sligo Rovers take on Derry City in the Premier Division at Brandywell Stadium.

Derry City occupy 6th place with 33 points. Sligo Rovers, for their part, hold 10th with 23.

Across 17 meetings since 2006, honours split 7 to Derry City and 5 to Sligo Rovers, with 5 draws.

The match finished 2-0, with Derry City taking the points.

Goal scorers

Derry City: Barry Cotter (54'), Adam O'Reilly (64')

Key stats

Possession: Derry City 59% · Sligo Rovers 41% · Total shots: 24-4 · On target: 6-1 · Corners: 10-2

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score of Derry City vs Sligo Rovers?
Derry City 2-0 Sligo Rovers. Premier Division match played on 7 Aug 2026.
What league is Derry City vs Sligo Rovers in?
This match is part of the Premier Division. The match takes place at Brandywell Stadium. Full standings, kickoff time, and live statistics are available on GioScore.
What is the head-to-head record between Derry City and Sligo Rovers?
In 17 meetings between 2006 and 2026: Derry City has 7 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses against Sligo Rovers.
Where is Derry City vs Sligo Rovers being played?
The match is being played at Brandywell Stadium.