Premier Division· Season 2025
Match Summary
Derry City and St Patrick's Athl. drew 2:2. The match was played in Premier Division 2025. Goals were scored by M. Melia 40′, C. Forrester 63′, A. Bannon 74′, A. Bannon 85′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Derry City had 59% possession while St Patrick's Athl. held 41%. Derry City had 13 shots (6 on target) compared to 7 (4 on target) for St Patrick's Athl.. Derry City made 3 substitutions, St Patrick's Athl. made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Derry City and St Patrick's Athl. — 4 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: C. Forrester
assist: M. Melia
Match Statistics
Derry City had 59% possession against St Patrick's Athl.'s 41%. Derry City registered 13 shots (6 on target) while St Patrick's Athl. managed 7 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 7–2. Fouls committed: 15–12.
Lineups
Derry City lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under Tiernan Lynch, while St Patrick's Athl. deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Stephen Kenny.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Derry City is 6.99, compared to 6.99 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 30 goals and 23 assists this season, led by M. Duffy (12G). St Patrick's Athl.'s starters account for 25 goals and 14 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 2 defenders rated 6.90 on average, against St Patrick's Athl.'s 4-man backline averaging 6.94. 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 7 midfielders averaging 7.04, versus St Patrick's Athl.'s 5 rated 7.00. 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 1 for St Patrick's Athl. averaging 7.07. 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 46% 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 50 yellow cards this season, compared to 34 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 27.4 (youngest: R. Boyce (24), oldest: M. Connolly (34)), while St Patrick's Athl. average 25.5 (youngest: M. Melia (18), oldest: C. Forrester (33)). 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 19 league appearances each, versus 26 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 14, St Patrick's Athl. won 7, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2019. Derry City leads the head-to-head with 14 victories from 28 meetings. A combined 57 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.04 per match (35 for the home side, 22 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 9 matches (32%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 10 games (36%), 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