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Derry City

Premier DivisionSeason 2026Tiernan LynchNo. 6Data current as of August 30, 2026
Form (recent games)
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Derry City 2026: season in numbers

Derry City in Premier Division

Derry City plays in Premier Division (Ireland) during the 2026 season. Derry City is No. 6 in the standings. Next game: Shelbourne.

Form and record

Derry City has 7 wins, 13 draws and 9 losses, averaging 1.17 points per game. Over the last five games, the team has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, worth 1.00 points per game.

Goals and clean sheets

Derry City scores 1.41 goals per game and allows 1.38. The team keeps a clean sheet in 24% of games and fails to score in 24%.

BTTS / Over / Under

Both teams score in 66% of Derry City's games. 52% finish with at least three goals and 31% with at least four. Those games average 2.79 total goals.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 52% of games. The team scored in both halves in 21% of games. Last five: BTTS 80%, Over 2.5 60%.

Halves and minutes

Derry City scores 0.52 goals in the first half and 0.90 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 76-90 (12 goals).

xG and playing style

Derry City averages 1.61 xG and 1.29 xGA per game. The team takes 13.7 shots, puts 5.0 on target and averages 54% possession.

Key statistical indicators

Derry City's xG differential is 0.32 per game. Its points-per-game average over the last five differs from the season mark by -0.17. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

1.17Points per game34 pts
1.41Goals scored / game
1.38Goals allowed / game
52%Over 2.5 goals
66%Both teams scored
24%Clean sheets
24%Games without a goal

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall, at home and away.

Season result split
24% W45% R31% P
+1
Goal difference
1.17
PPG (season)
1.00
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal76%
2 goals45%
3 goals14%
4 goals7%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal76%
2 goals41%
3 goals10%
4 goals7%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

See how often this team's games clear each goal line, including first-half and second-half results.

Halves

Goal before half-time72%League average: 73%
Min. 2 goals before half-time14%League average: 31%
Min. 3 goals before half-time10%League average: 15%
Goal after half-time79%League average: 78%
Min. 2 goals after half-time48%League average: 45%
Min. 3 goals after half-time24%League average: 20%

Goal patterns

Scoring patterns from this team's games, plus a closer look at the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time14%
BTTS in both halves0%
Scored in both halves21%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS52%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%

Game halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

34% W31% R34% P
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

28% W34% R38% P
39
Half-time points
1.34
PPG (1st half)
+1
Goal difference
34
Second-half points
1.17
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.52
Conceded before half-time0.48
Scored after half-time0.9
Conceded after half-time0.9
Clean sheet before half-time55%
Clean sheet after half-time41%
No goal before half-time59%
No goal after half-time45%
Last 5 games - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)1.401.20
Goals scored / game0.81.4
Goals allowed / game0.62.0
Average goals per game1.43.4
Min. 1 goal80%100%
Min. 2 goals20%80%
Min. 3 goals20%40%
Clean sheets40%40%
Games without a goal60%20%
Goal difference+1-3
1st half (Last 5): 40% leading - 20% drawing - 40% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 20%
2nd half (Last 5): 40% won - 0% drawing - 60% lost

Goals by minute

The parts of a game in which this team scores and allows the most goals.

Derry City
ScoredConceded
4
2
0-15
7
9
16-30
4
3
31-45
6
10
46-60
8
6
61-75
12
10
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Allows the most goals in minutes 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Balanced
36%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.12
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.28
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.32
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.29
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-10.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.20
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.09
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
102%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
100%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.17
Lead holding
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 24%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
71%
Defense after halftime
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.4
Late goals
29% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
29%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Squad

Players with verified appearances in this competition season.

Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches

Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.

Corners

See how often the team wins corners, concedes them and crosses the main total-corners lines.

Overall

29 matches
5.9
Corners won per match
4.2
Corners conceded per match
10.1
Total corners per match
72.4%
Over 8.5 corners
58.6%
Over 9.5 corners
44.8%
Over 10.5 corners

Home

15 matches
6.7
Corners won per match
3.6
Corners conceded per match
10.3
Total corners per match
80.0%
Over 8.5 corners
53.3%
Over 9.5 corners
40.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Away

14 matches
5.0
Corners won per match
4.9
Corners conceded per match
9.9
Total corners per match
64.3%
Over 8.5 corners
64.3%
Over 9.5 corners
50.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Cards and discipline

Compare the team's cards with its opponents' cards, including how often either side receives a red card.

Overall

29 matches
2.7
Team cards per match
2.2
Opponent cards per match
4.9
Total cards per match
69.0%
Over 3.5
48.3%
Over 4.5
10.3%
Red cards

Home

15 matches
2.1
Team cards per match
2.5
Opponent cards per match
4.6
Total cards per match
60.0%
Over 3.5
46.7%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Away

14 matches
3.3
Team cards per match
1.9
Opponent cards per match
5.2
Total cards per match
78.6%
Over 3.5
50.0%
Over 4.5
21.4%
Red cards

Strength of recent opponents

Recent results make more sense when you also know how strong the opponents have been.

1.46
Opponents' average PPG
4.5
Opponents' average position
Harder than average

Over its last 10 games, Derry City faced opponents averaging 1.46 points per game and an average standings position of No. 4.5 in a 10-team league. Compared with the league average, that was a harder than average schedule.

Recent games

Upcoming games

Round 31
Shelbourne
Derry City
Round 30
Waterford
Derry City
Round 32
Derry City
Galway United
Round 33
Derry City
St Patrick's Athl.
Round 34
Drogheda United
Derry City
Round 35
Derry City
Dundalk
Round 36
Sligo Rovers
Derry City

FAQ

What is Derry City's recent form?

Derry City has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over the last five games. The team averages 1.17 points per game this season.

Where is Derry City in the Premier Division standings?

Derry City is No. 6 with 34 points.

How many goals does Derry City score per game?

Derry City scores 1.41 goals per game and allows 1.38. These averages show the team's attacking and defensive record this season.

How often do Derry City's games have BTTS or Over 2.5 goals?

Both teams score in 66% of Derry City's games, while 52% finish with at least three goals. Derry City keeps a clean sheet in 24% of games.

Who does Derry City play next?

Derry City's next game is Shelbourne vs. Derry City on September 11, 2026. Pre-game stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I find Derry City stats and betting picks?

This page covers Derry City's form, home and away records, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. Betting picks and full analysis for upcoming games are available in the NoFluffPicks app.