Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers kicks off 28 August 2026 at 18:45. Ireland Premier Division fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/08/28
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Friday, 28 August at 18:45. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Shamrock Rovers
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- 22 Jun 2026 Shamrock Rovers 1 - 1 Derry City D
- 24 Apr 2026 Derry City 1 - 0 Shamrock Rovers W
- 06 Mar 2026 Shamrock Rovers 1 - 0 Derry City L
- 31 Jan 2026 Shamrock Rovers 0 - 1 Derry City W
- 26 Oct 2025 Derry City 2 - 1 Shamrock Rovers W
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
23 | 13 | 5 | 5 | +15 | 44 | W W L W D |
| 2 |
St. Patricks Athletic
|
21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | +18 | 38 | L D L W W |
| 3 |
Bohemians
|
23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | +9 | 37 | L W L L W |
| 4 |
Dundalk
|
21 | 9 | 8 | 4 | +5 | 35 | W D W W W |
| 5 |
Shelbourne
|
22 | 7 | 9 | 6 | -1 | 30 | D D W D L |
| 6 |
Derry City
|
23 | 5 | 11 | 7 | +1 | 26 | D L W L D |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | -3 | 24 | W L D L W |
| 8 |
Drogheda United
|
21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | -9 | 22 | L D D L D |
| 9 |
Sligo Rovers
|
21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | -18 | 19 | L W L L L |
| 10 |
Waterford United
|
21 | 2 | 8 | 11 | -17 | 14 | W L D W L |
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 Shamrock Rovers in the Ireland Premier Division on Friday, 28 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 6th in the Ireland Premier Division table with 26 points from 23 matches (5W · 11D · 7L). Shamrock Rovers are 1st with 44 points from 23 matches (13W · 5D · 5L).
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 80 times on record. Derry City have won 24, Shamrock Rovers have won 34 and 22 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 Shamrock 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
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- 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 Shamrock Rovers — frequently asked
When is Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers played?
Kick-off is in the Ireland Premier Division.
Where is Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers played?
At Brandywell Stadium in Derry, Northern Ireland (capacity 7700).
Has Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Friday, 28 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 Shamrock 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 Shamrock 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 Shamrock Rovers for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.