League of Ireland Premier DivisionDerry City vs Sligo Rovers (League of Ireland Premier Division) was played on 7 August 2026 and finished 2–0.
Derry City vs Sligo Rovers: table and team form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 36 | 20-8-8 | 59:38 | 68 |
| 2 | Bohemians | 36 | 19-8-9 | 63:44 | 65 |
| 3 | St Patrick's Athletic | 36 | 17-9-10 | 55:31 | 60 |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 36 | 12-13-11 | 52:50 | 49 |
| 5 | Derry City | 36 | 11-15-10 | 50:47 | 48 |
| 6 | Dundalk | 36 | 11-12-13 | 55:59 | 45 |
| 7 | Waterford | 36 | 10-13-13 | 54:61 | 43 |
| 8 | Drogheda United | 37 | 11-10-16 | 46:58 | 43 |
| 9 | Galway United | 36 | 10-12-14 | 46:53 | 42 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 36 | 5-10-21 | 28:66 | 25 |
| 11 | UCD | 1 | 0-0-1 | 1:2 | 0 |
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Derry City vs Sligo Rovers: match analysis
Derry City secured a comfortable 2‑0 victory at the Brandywell, extending their push for a top‑four finish. The win lifted them to fifth place with 38 points, a modest improvement on their goal difference of +2 after scoring 44 and conceding 42. Sligu Rovers, meanwhile, remain stuck in tenth spot with 23 points and a -29 goal difference, having managed only 24 goals all season. The result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance in Derry’s favour, giving them two wins from the three meetings this campaign, with Sligo yet to claim a triumph.
Derry City vs Sligo Rovers: team comparison
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Derry City vs Sligo Rovers: head to head
Derry City vs Sligo Rovers: frequently asked questions
How did Derry City vs Sligo Rovers end?
Derry City beat Sligo Rovers 2–0.
When and where was the match played?
7 August 2026 at 19:45, venue: The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Referee: P. McLaughlin.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Derry City: 5th (48 points), Sligo Rovers: 10th (25 points).
What is the head-to-head record of Derry City vs Sligo Rovers?
Derry City: 1, Draws: 1, Sligo Rovers: 0.
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