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Derry City v Shamrock Rovers, Brandywell, Friday, 7.45pm
Declan Devine may have led his side to an impressive run of form in recent weeks, but is more than aware that his side muse continue to perform in front of their home support if they are to preserve their early season promise, starting with the visit of Shamrock Rovers this Friday.
Dundalk 1 Derry City 3
He may have spent the last few weeks on the sidelines as he watched the side win and Michael Rafter catch him on the goal scoring charts, but Rory Patterson wasted no time on his return, adding another two to his tally for the season. Declan Devine saw his side recover from one nil down to a comfortable 3-1 victory on the night as the Candystripes continue their promising early season form.
Dundalk v Derry City, Oriel Park, 7,45pm
City announced themselves to the wider public with a record victory against Bohemians in front of the TV cameras last week, but they face a familiar foe with the trip to Oriel Park tomorrow in the form of opposition manager, Stephen Kenny. However even the former boss must cast an envious glance at the League table to see the start his former assistant Devine has enjoyed this season.
Bohemians 0 Derry City 4
The post match reaction of the players told’s it own story. No wild celebration, the squad just congratulated each other and exited the pitch. This was a chance of very much job done for City as they came to Dublin and put a toothless Bohs side to the sword on their own patch. The scoreline may have made the rest of the League sit up and take notice, but it was a clinical performance from a new look Candystripe side.
Bohemians v Derry City F.C, Dalymount, 7.05pm(Live on RTÉ)
City head to Dublin’s Northside tomorrow, as they look to continue the recent good run. Aaron Callaghan’s Bohemians side provide the opposition, with the game marking City’s first televised appearance of the season.
Derry City 2 Bray Wanderers 0
City followed on from where they had left off on Friday, this time dispatching Bray Wanderers after a double strike from Michael Rafter. The Candystripes made it three wins on the spin and continue to lead the chasing pack behind Sligo Rovers.
Derry City v Bray Wanderers, Brandywell, 1 April, 3pm
Having seen his side cruise past Shelbourne on Friday evening, City boss Declan Devine will be keen that his side get another home victory when they host Bray Wanderers tomorrow afternoon at the Brandywell.
City cruised past Shelboure this evening, with two late goals adding a gloss to the scoreline.
Full Report to follow.
Derry City v Shelbourne, Brandywell, 7.45pm
After last week’s terrific late victory in Cork, the Candystripes are back on home turf this week and looking to solidify their spot in the upper reaches of the Airtricity League table. With back to back home games against Shelbourne and Bray Wanderers there is the opportunity to impress the home crowd and garner up to six points. The Candsytripes have yet to record a home victory in any competition this season and will be looking to put this record to rights over the weekend.
Derry City’s U19 player, Joshua Tracey, scored a late equaliser for Northern Ireland U17s in this evening’s Elite Round qualifier vs Netherlands.
Northern Ireland fought back from 2-0 down to earn a draw against the mini-tournament hosts and will now play Norway on Saturday.
RT @jpndcf: Michael Duffy excellent tonight for Candystripes! Another young player with a great future!! #RAWA #DerryCity RT @Derryvisitor: If tonight's anything to go by all those sleeping on #bigweekend tickets and visiting tomorrow and Sunday must be so excited #Legenderry RT @JoshuaTracey17: Great to be apart of the squad tonight. Thought we Deserved more than a draw @derrycityfc
