Match Summary
St Patrick's Athl. defeated Derry City 2:0. The match was played in Premier Division 2025. Goals were scored by A. Keena 16′ (pen.), A. Keena 67′ (pen.). 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. St Patrick's Athl. made 4 substitutions, Derry City made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between St Patrick's Athl. and Derry City — 2 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
Penalty
Lineups
St Patrick's Athl. lined up in a — formation under Stephen Kenny, while Derry City deployed a — under Tiernan Lynch.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for St Patrick's Athl. is 6.94, compared to 7.02 for Derry City. 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. St Patrick's Athl.'s highest-rated starter is C. Forrester (7.10), while Derry City's best-rated player is M. Duffy (7.55).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of St Patrick's Athl. have contributed 12 goals and 10 assists this season, led by C. Forrester (4G). Derry City's starters account for 23 goals and 17 assists, spearheaded by M. Duffy (12G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Midfield Control
St Patrick's Athl. field 11 midfielders averaging 6.94, versus Derry City's 11 rated 7.02. 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.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 40% for St Patrick's Athl. and —% for Derry City. 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
St Patrick's Athl.'s starters have collected 28 yellow cards this season, compared to 42 for Derry City. 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 St Patrick's Athl.'s starting XI is 27.7 (youngest: A. Sjoberg (25), oldest: C. Forrester (33)), while Derry City average 28.2 (youngest: A. O'Reilly (24), oldest: M. Connolly (34)). 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
St Patrick's Athl.'s starters average 25 league appearances each, versus 26 for Derry City. 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
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, St Patrick's Athl. have recorded 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Derry City show 5 wins, 1 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
St Patrick's Athl. and Derry City have met 3 times — St Patrick's Athl. won 0, Derry City won 2, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Derry City leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 6 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (2 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (33%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Derry City are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2025.
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Recent Meetings (3)
API data: 15 Mar 2026