Galway United vs Derry City Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/05/04
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Monday, 4 May at 16:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Galway United
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- 03 Apr 2026 Galway United 2 - 1 Derry City L
- 22 Aug 2025 Galway United 1 - 2 Derry City W
- 13 Jun 2025 Derry City 1 - 1 Galway United D
- 18 Apr 2025 Galway United 2 - 3 Derry City W
- 07 Mar 2025 Derry City 1 - 1 Galway United D
| # | 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 16:00.
Match preview
Derry City host Galway United in the Ireland Premier Division on Monday, 4 May 2026 at 16:00. 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). Galway United are 7th with 46 points from 41 matches (12W · 10D · 19L).
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 40 times on record. Derry City have won 20, Galway United have won 10 and 10 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 Galway United 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 Galway United — frequently asked
When is Derry City vs Galway United played?
Kick-off is in the Ireland Premier Division.
Where is Derry City vs Galway United played?
At Brandywell Stadium in Derry, Northern Ireland (capacity 7700).
Has Derry City vs Galway United started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Monday, 4 May 2026 at 16:00 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 Galway United 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 Galway United 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 Galway United for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.