Premier Division· Season 2025
Match Summary
Derry City defeated St Patrick's Athl. 1:0. The match was played in Premier Division 2025. Goals were scored by D. Mullen 48′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Derry City had 44% possession while St Patrick's Athl. held 56%. Derry City had 10 shots (3 on target) compared to 9 (5 on target) for St Patrick's Athl.. Derry City made 5 substitutions, St Patrick's Athl. made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Derry City and St Patrick's Athl. — 1 goal and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: A. O'Reilly
Match Statistics
Derry City had 44% possession against St Patrick's Athl.'s 56%. Derry City registered 10 shots (3 on target) while St Patrick's Athl. managed 9 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 3–3. Fouls committed: 13–6.
Lineups
Derry City lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under Tiernan Lynch, while St Patrick's Athl. deployed a 4-3-3 under Stephen Kenny.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Derry City is 6.92, compared to 6.98 for St Patrick's Athl.. 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 St Patrick's Athl.'s best-rated player is J. Redmond (7.30).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Derry City have contributed 28 goals and 20 assists this season, led by M. Duffy (12G). St Patrick's Athl.'s starters account for 22 goals and 16 assists, spearheaded by M. Melia (13G). 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 6.95 on average, against St Patrick's Athl.'s 4-man backline averaging 7.02. 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 6.91, versus St Patrick's Athl.'s 3 rated 6.97. 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 6.87, compared to 3 for St Patrick's Athl. averaging 6.91. 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 41% for Derry City and 43% for St Patrick's Athl.. 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 68 yellow cards this season, compared to 52 for St Patrick's Athl.. 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 28.8 (youngest: H. Cann (22), oldest: M. Connolly (34)), while St Patrick's Athl. average 25.6 (youngest: M. Melia (18), oldest: R. McLaughlin (31)). 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 28 for St Patrick's Athl.. 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: Stephen Kenny
Rivalry since 2019
Derry City vs St Patrick's Athl. Head to Head Results· 28
Derry City and St Patrick's Athl. have met 28 times — Derry City won 13, St Patrick's Athl. won 7, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2019. Derry City leads the head-to-head with 13 victories from 28 meetings. A combined 60 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.14 per match (36 for the home side, 24 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 10 matches (36%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 11 games (39%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Derry City are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–1 in 2023.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Derry City have recorded 5 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats. St Patrick's Athl. show 1 win, 3 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026