Who started Derry City's last match?

Derry City's starting XI on 18 Sept 2026 in the League of Ireland (3-4-3): Tom Norcott, C. Dummigan, J. Stott, Patrick McClean, D. Burns, N. Twisk, A. O'Reilly, B. Fleming, E. Chapman, T. Smith, M. Duffy.

What was Derry City's last result?

Derry City beat Galway United 1–0 on 18 Sept 2026.

When did Derry City last win?

Derry City last won on 18 Sept 2026, beating Galway United 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 33 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 34 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?

P. McClean has made the most starts as defender for Derry City this season, starting 31 matches.

Which Derry City midfielder has started the most this season?

B. Fleming 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 29 matches.

Derry City lineup vs St Patrick's Athl.

Derry City's most-used XI this season (starts from 39 matches): McClean (31), Stott (24), Barr (18), Dummigan (17); Fleming (33), O'Reilly (31), Clarke (25), Olayinka (17); Duffy (29). Since left: Beach, Cotter. Next match: vs St Patrick's Athl., Fri 9 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
MANAGERMark Connolly appointed manager30 Aug
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

Derry City most-used starting XI

39 MATCHES

Derry City's most-used starting XI this season, across 39 official matches, was Beach in goal, a back five of McClean, Cotter, Stott, Barr and Dummigan, and Duffy leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

Team news

No longer available: Beach and Cotter.
Most-used shape: 4-3-3 in 8 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.

4thLeague of Ireland41 pts

Derry City are 4th in the League of Ireland on 41 points from 32 games. They have W2 D2 L1 in their last five.

Head Coach

Mark Connolly

Since Aug 2026

Formation tendency

4-3-3most-used · 8 of last 30

4-3-3

27%

4-2-3-1

20%

3-4-2-1

20%

3-4-3

17%

4-3-3 at home · 3-4-2-1 away

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

Most Common Derry City Starting XI

Based on 39 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

DEPARTED

IN · 8

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
OO'Donnellfrom Derry CityTransferJUN '26

OUT · 4

CCotterto CSKA SofiaTransferSEP '26
SSlevinto Coleraine FCLoanAUG '26
CCallisterLoanJUL '26
OO'Donnellto Sligo RoversFree agentJUN '26

Stats & Facts

Derry City

Who started Derry City's last match?: Derry City's starting XI on 18 Sept 2026 in the League of Ireland (3-4-3): Tom Norcott, C. Dummigan, J. Stott, Patrick McClean, D. Burns, N. Twisk, A. O'Reilly, B. Fleming, E. Chapman, T. Smith, M. Duffy.
What was Derry City's last result?: Derry City beat Galway United 1–0 on 18 Sept 2026.
When did Derry City last win?: Derry City last won on 18 Sept 2026, beating Galway United 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 33 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 34 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?: P. McClean has made the most starts as defender for Derry City this season, starting 31 matches.
Which Derry City midfielder has started the most this season?: B. Fleming 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 29 matches.