Derry City vs Sligo Rovers Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/08/07
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Friday, 7 August at 18:45. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Sligo Rovers
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- 06 Apr 2026 Sligo Rovers 0 - 0 Derry City D
- 06 Feb 2026 Derry City 2 - 1 Sligo Rovers W
- 09 Jan 2026 Sligo Rovers 1 - 0 Derry City L
- 05 Oct 2025 Derry City 1 - 0 Sligo Rovers W
- 12 Jul 2025 Sligo Rovers 2 - 0 Derry City L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
43 | 24 | 12 | 7 | +32 | 84 | D W D W W |
| 2 |
Derry City
|
42 | 19 | 13 | 10 | +16 | 70 | D D L D D |
| 3 |
Bohemians
|
42 | 19 | 11 | 12 | +15 | 68 | D D D D L |
| 4 |
St. Patricks Athletic
|
42 | 17 | 14 | 11 | +18 | 65 | D W W L L |
| 5 |
Shelbourne
|
41 | 16 | 16 | 9 | +9 | 64 | W D W L L |
| 6 |
Drogheda United
|
41 | 11 | 17 | 13 | -8 | 50 | L D D D L |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
41 | 12 | 10 | 19 | -9 | 46 | L W L W W |
| 8 |
Sligo Rovers
|
42 | 12 | 9 | 21 | -19 | 45 | L L L D W |
| 9 |
Waterford United
|
41 | 8 | 10 | 23 | -31 | 34 | L L L D D |
| 10 |
Cork City
|
32 | 3 | 10 | 19 | -28 | 19 | L L L D L |
| 11 |
Dundalk
|
11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 18 | W D W W D |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 18:45.
Match preview
Derry City host Sligo Rovers in the Ireland Premier Division on Friday, 7 August 2026 at 18:45. The match is scheduled at Brandywell Stadium, Derry. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Derry City sit 2nd in the Ireland Premier Division table with 70 points from 42 matches (19W · 13D · 10L). Sligo Rovers are 8th with 45 points from 42 matches (12W · 9D · 21L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Ireland Premier Division hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 83 times on record. Derry City have won 30, Sligo Rovers have won 30 and 23 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment Derry City vs Sligo Rovers kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
Alongside the headline score, SportScore tracks the live metrics that actually decide football matches:
- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
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Derry City vs Sligo Rovers — frequently asked
When is Derry City vs Sligo Rovers played?
Kick-off is in the Ireland Premier Division.
Where is Derry City vs Sligo Rovers played?
At Brandywell Stadium in Derry, Northern Ireland (capacity 7700).
Has Derry City vs Sligo Rovers started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Friday, 7 August 2026 at 18:45 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Derry City vs Sligo Rovers live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Derry City vs Sligo Rovers part of?
The Ireland Premier Division in Ireland. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Ireland Premier Division
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Ireland Premier Division hub, or jump to the full Ireland football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Derry City and Sligo Rovers for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.