CSKA Sofia 3-2 Derry City: UEFA Europa League result, report & goals
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CSKA Sofia beat Derry City 3-2 in UEFA Europa League on Thursday 09 July 2026.
Match report
CSKA Sofia edged a tight, competitive contest by a single goal, doing just enough to see off a stubborn Derry City.
Goals. CSKA Sofia — Ioannis Pittas 19', Bruno Jordão 41', Ioannis Pittas 53'; Derry City — Liam Boyce 31', James Olayinka 88'.
Head-to-head
The result is the latest chapter between two familiar sides. Their most recent meetings:
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2026 | UEFA Europa League | CSKA Sofia 3–2 Derry City |
| 06 Aug 2009 | UEFA Europa League | Derry City 1–1 CSKA Sofia |
| 30 Jul 2009 | UEFA Europa League | CSKA Sofia 1–0 Derry City |
Recent form
CSKA Sofia are in excellent form — W W W L W from their last 5 (W4 D0 L1).
- W v Derry City (3–2)
- W v Marek Dupnitza (3–0)
- W v Odra Opole (3–2)
- L v Polissya Zhytomyr (0–4)
- W v NK Brinje Grosuplje (2–1)
Derry City are out of form — L L W D L from their last 5 (W1 D1 L3).
- L v CSKA Sofia (2–3)
- L v Waterford United (2–4)
- W v Drogheda United (2–0)
- D v Shamrock Rovers (1–1)
- L v Galway United (1–2)
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