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Cotter leaves for CSKA Sofia (6 Sep) Squad →
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Derry City fixtures and results
Waterford, homeLast: W 1-0 Waterford
Derry City fixtures
Derry City 1–0 Waterford
See how the predicted XI scored against the lineup that started.
Match report →Derry City most-used XI this season
4-3-3 · 10/30The shape in 10 of the last 30
3-4-3 at home · 4-3-3 away
Most Common Derry City Starting XI
Based on 44 official matches this season
- BeachGK · 22 startsLeft the club
- FlemingDEF · 37 starts
- McCleanDEF · 35 starts
- StottDEF · 28 starts
- CotterDEF · 26 startsLeft the club
- BarrDEF · 20 starts
- DummiganDEF · 20 starts
- O'ReillyMID · 33 starts
- ClarkeMID · 28 starts
- OlayinkaMID · 18 starts
- DuffyFWD · 32 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Set piece takers
PenaltiesPenalty record, this season
Fans' picks
The crowdRecent predictions
Derry City transfers
8 in · 4 outThe last six months
Derry City transfers
LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES- MMcDermottfrom PortsmouthFree agentAUG '26
- SSmithfrom RochdaleFree agentJUL '26
- LLyons-Fosterfrom HJK HelsinkiTransferJUL '26
- BBurnsfrom GrimsbyTransferJUL '26
- TTwiskfrom AZ AlkmaarFree agentJUL '26
- GGroganfrom Stockport CountyFree agentJUL '26
- CChapmanfrom ShelbourneTransferJUL '26
- PPrigentfrom Coleraine FCFree agentJUN '26
Derry City squad
35Players and shirt numbers
PRE-SEASONWhy Squads are still settling before the opening weekend.
The new season hasn't kicked off yet, so squads are still settling as clubs finalise transfers and loans. We update from our data provider as moves are confirmed, so a few names may change before the opening weekend.
Derry City club facts
Est. 1928The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium · Manager Mark Connolly
Derry City are 5th in the League of Ireland on 48 points from 36 games. They have W3 D1 L1 in their last five.
Derry City past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | League of Ireland | 4th | 14 | 13 | 9 | 55 |
| 2023 | League of Ireland | 2nd | 18 | 11 | 7 | 65 |
| 2022 | League of Ireland | 2nd | 18 | 12 | 6 | 66 |
| 2021 | League of Ireland | 4th | 14 | 12 | 10 | 54 |
| 2020 | League of Ireland | 7th | 5 | 5 | 8 | 20 |
Derry City most-used starting XI
44 MATCHESDerry City's most-used starting XI this season, across 44 official matches, was Beach in goal, Fleming, McClean, Stott, Cotter, Barr and Dummigan across the back, and Duffy leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
- GKBeach
- DEFFleming
- DEFMcClean
- DEFStott
- DEFCotter
- DEFBarr
- DEFDummigan
- MIDO'Reilly
- MIDClarke
- MIDOlayinka
- FWDDuffy
Team news and how this XI is built
Team news
- No longer available: Beach and Cotter.
- Most-used shape: 4-3-3 in 10 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 33% of matches.
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Derry City this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Derry City's most-used XI this season (starts from 44 matches): Fleming (37), McClean (35), Stott (28), Barr (20), Dummigan (20); O'Reilly (33), Clarke (28), Olayinka (18); Duffy (32). Since left: Beach, Cotter. No fixture is scheduled yet.
Derry City questions
Who started Derry City's last match?
Derry City's starting XI on 30 Oct 2026 in the League of Ireland (4-3-3): B. Maher, Brooklyn Lyons-Foster, C. Barr, Christy Grogan, C. Downey, D. Markey, G. Whyte, J. Olayinka, Kévin Santos, T. Smith, T. Doherty.
What was Derry City's last result?
Derry City beat Waterford 1–0 on 8 Nov 2026.
When did Derry City last win?
Derry City last won on 8 Nov 2026, beating Waterford 1–0.
Who takes penalties for Derry City?
M. Duffy has taken the most penalties for Derry City this season, scoring 3 of 3.
Who has made the most starts for Derry City this season?
B. Fleming leads with 37 starts for Derry City across all competitions this season.
What formation does Derry City use most often?
Derry City have used a 4-2-3-1 in 10 of their 38 matches this season.
Which Derry City goalkeeper has started the most this season?
E. Beach has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Derry City this season, starting 22 matches.
Which Derry City defender has started the most this season?
B. Fleming has made the most starts as defender for Derry City this season, starting 37 matches.
Which Derry City midfielder has started the most this season?
A. O'Reilly has made the most starts as midfielder for Derry City this season, starting 33 matches.
Which Derry City forward has started the most this season?
M. Duffy has made the most starts as forward for Derry City this season, starting 32 matches.
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No Derry City fixture scheduled yet
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