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Derry City

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25 May 2026

18:45 (UTC+0)

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Shelbourne

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This Premier Division clash sees Derry City grappling with a significant injury crisis at the back, while Shelbourne aims to extend their impressive away record. With both teams in a tight mid-table battle, the stakes are high, but a low-scoring affair looks to be on the cards given recent form and insider sentiment.

Home Motivation

High

Derry City has high motivation as they are currently 6th in the league, just 2 points clear of the relegation playoff spot. Securing points is crucial to avoid relegation.

Away Motivation

High

Shelbourne has high motivation as they are 5th in the league, only 2 points behind 4th place and within striking distance of a European qualification spot.

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Key Metrics

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Metric

Away

1.26

xG created per game

All comps (EWMA)

1.86

Shelbourne's attack generates significantly more quality chances per game (1.86 xG) compared to Derry City (1.26 xG), indicating a sharper offensive threat.

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xG difference

All comps (EWMA)

0.32

Shelbourne maintains a positive xG difference of 0.32, showcasing their ability to out-create opponents, while Derry City is flat at 0.00, suggesting balanced or slightly underperforming chance creation vs. concession.

1.17

Goals scored per game

All comps (EWMA)

1.55

Shelbourne averages more goals per game (1.55) in recent form than Derry City (1.17), aligning with their superior xG creation and suggesting more clinical finishing.

1.44

Premier Division AT VENUE PPG

Premier Division AT VENUE (las

2.12

Shelbourne's away form in the league is outstanding, averaging 2.3 points per game compared to Derry City's 1.6 points per game at home, highlighting the visitor's strong momentum at this specific venue.

72%

Pass accuracy %

All comps (EWMA)

77%

Shelbourne's superior pass accuracy (77% vs. 72% for Derry City) indicates better ball retention and control, which could be crucial in dictating the pace and flow of the game.

3.05

Yellow cards per game

All comps (EWMA)

3.00

Derry City averages slightly more yellow cards per game (3.05) than Shelbourne (3.00), suggesting a more aggressive or less disciplined approach, which could impact cards betting.

Form & Streaks

Derry City has been inconsistent at home in the Premier Division, with a sequence of 2 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses in their last 10 matches at their venue.

Shelbourne boasts a formidable away record in the Premier Division, securing 7 wins, 2 draws, and just 1 loss in their last 10 away matches.

Derry City has struggled for wins in the Premier Division, registering only 2 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses in their last 10 league matches overall.

Tactical Overview

Derry City comes into this match in concerning form, winning only two of their last ten Premier Division matches and drawing six, including recent home stalemates against St Patrick's Athl. and Galway United. Their attacking output has been particularly anemic on a recent-form basis, trending at just 1.17 goals per game and creating only 1.26 xG per game, well below the league average of 2.74. Compounding their woes is a critical defensive injury crisis, which manager Tiernan Lynch must navigate. Conversely, Shelbourne arrives with a strong road warrior reputation, having secured three wins and a draw in their last five away league outings, including a dominant 7 wins and 2 draws in their last 10 Premier Division away fixtures. They boast a more potent attack, averaging 1.86 xG created per game in recent form, nearly 0.6 xG more than their hosts. While Derry City did manage a 2-1 away win against Shelbourne a month ago, the current conditions heavily favour the visitors to exact their revenge.

Match Context

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Based on reports

Key Players

Derry City will rely on Jamie Stott to anchor their defense. In midfield, Adam O'Reilly is expected to provide creativity and drive, while Kévin Santos will be a key attacking presence.

Absences

Jamie Stott

accumulated yellow cards

BAN

Brian Maher

knock

OUT

James McClean

muscle injury

OUT

Rob Slevin

knock

OUT

Darragh Markey

suspension

BAN

Home

Key Players

Derry City will rely on Jamie Stott to anchor their defense. In midfield, Adam O'Reilly is expected to provide creativity and drive, while Kévin Santos will be a key attacking presence.

Absences

Jamie Stott

accumulated yellow cards

BAN

Brian Maher

knock

OUT

James McClean

muscle injury

OUT

Rob Slevin

knock

OUT

Darragh Markey

suspension

BAN

Away

Key Players

Shelbourne's defense will be marshaled by experienced captain Paddy Barrett. In the attacking third, Harry Wood is a significant difference-maker, with John Martin expected to unsettle the Derry City backline with his work rate.

Absences

Odhran Casey

injury

OUT

Lineup info is never 100% confirmed until matchday. Additional players may be unavailable.

Weather & Field

Good Conditions

16C, mostly sunny

Temperature

15.7°C

Rain Chance

0%

Wind

11 km/h

Humidity

78%

The weather conditions of 16C and mostly sunny skies with a mild 11 km/h wind are ideal for football. There is no significant impact expected on either team's playing style or the game's overall flow. Bettors should not factor weather into their considerations for goals, corners, or cards, as conditions are not extreme enough to alter usual match dynamics.

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