Derry City vs Sligo Rovers: match statistics
Derry City vs Sligo Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Derry City played against Sligo Rovers in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on August 7, 2026. Venue: Brandywell Stadium. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Derry City has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Sligo Rovers has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Derry City scores 1.27 goals per game and allows 1.23. Sligo Rovers scores 0.88 and allows 1.65. Games in this league average 2.72 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Derry City's games and 50% of Sligo Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Derry City has the higher season xG average, 1.59 to 1.12 per game. Derry City takes 13.4 shots per game, while Sligo Rovers takes 9.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Derry City leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 0.85 goals per game after halftime. Sligo Rovers leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.42 after halftime.
When the teams score
Derry City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Sligo Rovers, it is minutes 16-30 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.72 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 6 previous meetings were available. The record was 4 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 17% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Derry City have a clear home advantage: they average 1.62 goals at home with an xG of 1.88, while Sligo Rovers score just 0.69 goals per away match. The hosts create significantly more in attack, averaging 15.92 shots and 5.77 on target, compared with Sligo’s 8.77 shots and 2.77 on target. The visitors’ defensive weakness is also crucial: they concede 1.62 goals per away game, allow opponents an xG of 2.30, and have lost 62% of their away matches. Derry City are not in top form, having won just once and scored 5 goals in their last five matches, but Sligo have also managed only one victory during this period. With Sligo failing to score in 54% of their away matches and Derry averaging 61% possession, a home win is the most likely outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The signal for BTTS - Yes is moderately positive: Derry City have seen both teams score in 54% of their matches, while Sligo Rovers have recorded BTTS in as many as 80% of their last five games. Sligo have recently averaged 2.0 goals per match, with an xG of 1.51, while Derry have conceded an average of 1.0 goal over this period and allowed opponents an xG of 1.40. The hosts have attacking arguments against the visitors’ weak defense, which has allowed 2.30 xG this season and conceded an average of 1.62 goals per game. The risk to the pick stems from Sligo’s low seasonal scoring efficiency, with just 0.69 goals per match and no goal scored in 54% of their appearances; however, their current form clearly increases the chances of finding the net.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Derry City average 1.08 goals, but Sligo Rovers concede 1.62 goals per match and allow a high average xG of 2.30, which clearly strengthens the case for a home goal. The visitors score just 0.69 goals per game this season, although they have improved that figure to 2.00 over their last five matches, with an xG of 1.51. Derry City’s defense also gives opponents opportunities, allowing an average xG of 1.80 and conceding 1.69 goals. At least two goals were scored in 85% of Derry’s matches and 62% of Sligo’s, making Over 1.5 goals the strongest data-backed option. The 2.5 line is more evenly balanced: the season Over 2.5 goals rates are 54% and 46%, respectively, so Over 1.5 offers the safer edge.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Derry City led at the break in 46% of their home matches, while Sligo Rovers won the first half away from home in just 8% of games. The visitors average only 0.23 goals before half-time and failed to score before the interval in 77% of such fixtures, clearly supporting the hosts’ advantage in the first half. Derry generate an average of 1.23 xG, while Sligo’s defense allows opponents 2.30 xG, suggesting that the hosts should also create more high-quality chances after the break. Sligo have won only 15% of their away matches and lost 62% of them, compared with Derry’s 23% home-win rate. The visitors’ last five matches have been more productive offensively, averaging 2.0 goals, but their underlying away profile still strongly favors a scenario in which Derry lead at the break and secure the final victory — an HT/FT 1/1 outcome.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Derry City | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Derry City is 67% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Derry City · 0.6 pts / game - Sligo Rovers
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Derry City is 44% better for: goals scored per game.
1.27 goals / game - Derry City · 0.88 goals / game - Sligo Rovers
Derry City is 34% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.23 goals / game - Derry City · 1.65 goals / game - Sligo Rovers
Derry City scores in 73% of games (19 of 26 games), while Sligo Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 games).
Sligo Rovers scores in 58% of games (15 of 26 games), while Derry City keeps a clean sheet in 23% (6 of 26 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Derry City
Over / Under - Sligo Rovers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Derry City is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.23 pts / game - Derry City · 1.15 pts / game - Sligo Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Derry City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 23%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Sligo Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 19%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Derry City
Sligo Rovers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Division).
Teams vs league
| Derry City | Liga | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.50 | 2.72 | ▼ 2.54 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 60% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 50% | • 50% |
| Clean sheets | • 23% | 24% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | • 73% | 74% | • 73% |
| Goal after half-time | • 77% | 78% | ▼ 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Derry City's perspective: 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Sligo Rovers. Games average 1.67 goals, and both teams scored in 17% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Derry City vs Sligo Rovers?
The Premier Division match finished Derry City 2:0 Sligo Rovers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Derry City and Sligo Rovers?
In the last 6 head-to-head matches Derry City won 4, Sligo Rovers won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 17% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Derry City vs Sligo Rovers?
Derry City score 1.27 goals per game on average and Sligo Rovers 0.88. The Premier Division average is 2.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Derry City's matches and 50% of Sligo Rovers's.
What form are Derry City and Sligo Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Derry City have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Sligo Rovers 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Derry City vs Sligo Rovers?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Derry City vs Sligo Rovers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.