2 : 1
  • 04 July 2025, Derry City vs Waterford FC, 7-2, Win
  • 27 June 2025, Derry City vs Drogheda United, 3-0, Win
  • 23 June 2025, St. Patrick's Athletic vs Derry City, 0-1, Win
  • 20 June 2025, Shelbourne FC vs Derry City, 0-1, Win
  • 13 June 2025, Derry City vs Galway United FC, 1-1, Draw
Derry City
Home
  • 04 July 2025, St. Patrick's Athletic vs Bohemians FC Dublin, 0-0, Draw
  • 27 June 2025, Cork City vs St. Patrick's Athletic, 0-0, Draw
  • 23 June 2025, St. Patrick's Athletic vs Derry City, 0-1, Lose
  • 20 June 2025, Galway United FC vs St. Patrick's Athletic, 3-1, Lose
  • 16 June 2025, St. Patrick's Athletic vs Shelbourne FC, 0-1, Lose
St. Patrick's Athletic
Away
Premier Division
Premier Division, Republic of Ireland

In a robust Premier Division match up, Derry City hosted St. Patrick's Athletic on the 1st of March in 2024. Derry City triumphed with a 2-1 victory, a significant outcome driven by a plethora of strategic factors and precise execution.

The match started with St. Patrick's Athletic drawing first blood, opening the scoring in the 47th minute of the second half. However, Derry City responded with determination and resilience, drawing level in the 65th minute before taking the lead for the first time in the 92nd minute.

One crucial statistic that stood out was the number of offsides committed during the game. St. Patrick's Athletic has a disconcerting tally of 6 offsides, indicating a lack of positional awareness and discipline in their forward line which caused significant disruptions to their attacking rhythm. In contrast, Derry City maintained excellent positional play with zero offsides called against them, contributing to their efficient use of possession and ultimately their victory.

A further decisive factor was the difference in yellow cards. Derry City maintained their composure and discipline throughout the match, receiving only one yellow card in the 31st minute, whereas St. Patrick's Athletic seemed more vulnerable to rising tension, with a total of three yellow cards issued against them, all in the second half. This latter factor may have inhibited their capacity to apply pressure and challenge for possession, thus enhancing Derry City's control of the field.

Corner kicks were evenly matched for both teams with four each, suggesting similar offensive pressure and scoring opportunities from set-pieces. Despite this parity, the scoreboard is proof that Derry City were more clinical and decisive in capitalizing on the opportunities they had.

The 2-1 result solidifies the fact that Derry City showcased a commendable mastery of their game plan, better discipline, and optimised their goal scoring chances. St. Patrick's Athletic will need to refine their strategy for maintaining better positional discipline and composure under pressure.

This match demonstrated that while scoring opportunities are a critical aspect of the game, discipline, effective utilisation of possession, and an efficient conversion of scoring chances can significantly impact a match’s outcome.

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Form Guide

Win7-2Derry City vs Waterford FC
Win3-0Derry City vs Drogheda United
Win0-1St. Patrick's Athletic vs Derry City
Win0-1Shelbourne FC vs Derry City
Draw1-1Derry City vs Galway United FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
4
GOALS
13:3
GOALS / MATCH
2.6
  • Derry City has four wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 13:3, scoring 2.6 goals average
Draw0-0St. Patrick's Athletic vs Bohemians FC Dublin
Draw0-0Cork City vs St. Patrick's Athletic
Lose0-1St. Patrick's Athletic vs Derry City
Lose3-1Galway United FC vs St. Patrick's Athletic
Lose0-1St. Patrick's Athletic vs Shelbourne FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
0
GOALS
1:5
GOALS / MATCH
0.2
  • St. Patrick's Athletic has lost three matches in a row with a goal difference of 1:5, scoring 0.2 goals average

Derry City H2H St. Patrick's Athletic

Away gameDerry City10St. Patrick's AthleticHome gamePremier Division
Home gameDerry City10St. Patrick's AthleticAway gamePremier Division
Away gameDerry City02St. Patrick's AthleticHome gamePremier Division
Away gameDerry City01St. Patrick's AthleticHome gamePremier Division
Home gameDerry City30St. Patrick's AthleticAway gameFAI Cup
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
5:3
GOALS / MATCH
1.00
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Derry City overtook St. Patrick's Athletic three times
  • Derry City won three times, lost twice
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 5:3; average goals per match – 1.00
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