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Derry City's most-used XI this season (starts from 41 matches): Fleming (35), McClean (33), Stott (26), Dummigan (19); O'Reilly (32), Clarke (26), Barr (19), Olayinka (17); Duffy (31). Since left: Beach, Cotter. Next match: vs St Patrick's Athl., Mon 19 Oct.

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Latest Derry City moves

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Quiet since 6 Sep: nothing new to report

  • TRANSFERCotter leaves for CSKA Sofia6 Sep · Transfer
  • TRANSFERMcDermott signs from Portsmouth5 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERSlevin goes out on loan to Coleraine FC2 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERSmith signs from Rochdale31 Jul · Free agent
  • TRANSFERLyons-Foster signs from HJK Helsinki21 Jul · Transfer
  • TRANSFERCallister goes out on loan21 Jul · Loan
  • TRANSFERBurns signs from Grimsby10 Jul
  • TRANSFERTwisk signs from AZ Alkmaar7 Jul · Free agent

Derry City most-used starting XI

41 MATCHES

Derry City's most-used starting XI this season, across 41 official matches, was Beach in goal, a back five of Fleming, McClean, Cotter, Stott and Dummigan, and Duffy leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

  1. MIDBarr

Team news

  • No longer available: Beach and Cotter.
  • Most-used shape: 4-3-3 in 9 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 37% 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 are 6th in the League of Ireland on 41 points from 33 games. They have W2 D2 L1 in their last five.

Mark Connolly, Derry City manager
Head Coach
Mark Connolly
Since Aug 2026
Formation tendency
4-3-3most-used · 9 of last 30
4-3-3
30%
3-4-2-1
20%
3-4-3
17%
4-2-3-1
17%

Sets up with a back three in 37% of matches.

Most Common Derry City Starting XI

Based on 41 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

Set piece takers
This season
  • FWDDuffy3/3 penalties scored
  • MIDClarke0/1 penalties scored
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Derry City transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
9
DEPARTED
3
IN · 9
  • 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
  • OO'Donnellfrom Derry CityTransferJUN '26
OUT · 3
Stats & Facts

Derry City

Who started Derry City's last match?
Derry City's starting XI on 16 Oct 2026 in the League of Ireland (4-3-3): Tom Norcott, C. Dummigan, J. Stott, Patrick McClean, B. Fleming, C. Barr, N. Twisk, E. Chapman, Kévin Santos, T. Smith, M. Duffy.
What was Derry City's last result?
Derry City lost to Drogheda United 0–2 on 16 Oct 2026.
When did Derry City last win?
Derry City last won on 10 Oct 2026, beating Galway United 2–0.
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 35 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 35 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 35 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 32 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 31 matches.
Squad · 35 players

Goalkeepers

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0 G · 0 A · 5.71
LAST MATCH · 6.3
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0 G · 0 A · 4.92
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0 G · 0 A · 2.33
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Derry City past seasons

SeasonLeaguePosPts
2024League of Ireland4th55
2023League of Ireland2nd65
2022League of Ireland2nd66
2021League of Ireland4th54
2020League of Ireland7th20
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