Premier Division· Season 2025
Match Summary
Derry City defeated Bohemians 1:0. The match was played in Premier Division 2025. Goals were scored by M. Duffy 10′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Derry City had 44% possession while Bohemians held 56%. Derry City had 9 shots (3 on target) compared to 8 (1 on target) for Bohemians. Derry City made 4 substitutions, Bohemians made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Derry City and Bohemians — 1 goal and 4 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Derry City had 44% possession against Bohemians's 56%. Derry City registered 9 shots (3 on target) while Bohemians managed 8 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 4–2. Fouls committed: 13–8.
Lineups
Derry City lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation under Tiernan Lynch, while Bohemians deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Alan Reynolds.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Derry City is 6.96, compared to 6.94 for Bohemians. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Derry City's highest-rated starter is M. Duffy (7.55), while Bohemians's best-rated player is D. Devoy (7.40).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Derry City have contributed 29 goals and 19 assists this season, led by M. Duffy (12G). Bohemians's starters account for 4 goals and 3 assists, spearheaded by R. Tierney (2G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Derry City deploy 3 defenders rated 6.78 on average, against Bohemians's 4-man backline averaging 6.93. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Derry City field 6 midfielders averaging 7.08, versus Bohemians's 5 rated 6.95. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Derry City start 1 forward(s) averaging 6.93, compared to 1 for Bohemians averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages —% for Derry City and 81% for Bohemians. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Derry City's starters have collected 71 yellow cards this season, compared to 8 for Bohemians. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Derry City's starting XI is 29.1 (youngest: R. Boyce (24), oldest: M. Connolly (34)), while Bohemians average 24.0 (youngest: L. Kavanagh (22), oldest: N. Morahan (25)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Derry City's starters average 23 league appearances each, versus 11 for Bohemians. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Tiernan Lynch
Substitutes
Coach: Alan Reynolds
Rivalry since 2019
Derry City vs Bohemians Head to Head Results· 28
Derry City and Bohemians have met 28 times — Derry City won 10, Bohemians won 6, with 12 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2019. Derry City leads the head-to-head with 10 victories from 28 meetings. A combined 63 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.25 per match (34 for the home side, 29 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 16 matches (57%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 games (32%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–4 in 2025.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Derry City have recorded 5 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats. Bohemians show 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026