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 L. Boyce 29′. 9 yellow cards were shown. St Patrick's Athl. had 55% possession while Derry City held 45%. St Patrick's Athl. had 14 shots (6 on target) compared to 5 (1 on target) for Derry City. St Patrick's Athl. made 4 substitutions, Derry City made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between St Patrick's Athl. and Derry City — 1 goal and 9 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
St Patrick's Athl. had 55% possession against Derry City's 45%. St Patrick's Athl. registered 14 shots (6 on target) while Derry City managed 5 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 7–2. Fouls committed: 9–17.
Lineups
St Patrick's Athl. lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Stephen Kenny, while Derry City deployed a 5-4-1 under Tiernan Lynch.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for St Patrick's Athl. is 7.02, compared to 6.99 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 J. Redmond (7.30), while Derry City's best-rated player is M. Duffy (7.55).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of St Patrick's Athl. have contributed 24 goals and 19 assists this season, led by M. Melia (13G). Derry City's starters account for 31 goals and 23 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.
Defensive Solidity
St Patrick's Athl. deploy 4 defenders rated 7.05 on average, against Derry City'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
St Patrick's Athl. field 5 midfielders averaging 6.98, versus Derry City's 5 rated 7.08. 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
St Patrick's Athl. start 1 forward(s) averaging 7.07, compared to 1 for Derry City averaging 6.93. 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 46% for St Patrick's Athl. and 41% 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 48 yellow cards this season, compared to 63 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 25.5 (youngest: M. Melia (18), oldest: S. Hoare (31)), while Derry City average 28.7 (youngest: H. Cann (22), 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 29 league appearances each, versus 23 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
Coach: Stephen Kenny
Substitutes
Coach: Tiernan Lynch
Rivalry since 2019
St Patrick's Athl. vs Derry City Head to Head Results· 28
St Patrick's Athl. and Derry City have met 28 times — St Patrick's Athl. won 7, Derry City won 13, 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 (24 for the home side, 36 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. St Patrick's Athl. are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–1 in 2023.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, St Patrick's Athl. have recorded 1 win, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Derry City show 5 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026