On 22.06.2026, the football world will focus on the Republic of Ireland Premier Division, where Shamrock Rovers and Derry City will battle it out. Shamrock Rovers enters the match as a slight favorite, but Derry City has shown they can hold their own in tough matches. Our site offers thorough insights into the game, including tactical analysis, player fitness, and past encounters. Be sure to read our prediction and consider the odds before betting.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 32/19 | 40 |
| 2 | St Patrick's Athl. | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 33/17 | 35 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 32/25 | 34 |
| 5 | Shelbourne | 20 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 29/27 | 29 |
| 6 | Derry City | 21 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 26/24 | 25 |
| 7 | Galway United | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 26/30 | 21 |
Key Player Statistics: Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City
Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shamrock Rovers | 24.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Derry City | 06.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| FAI President's Cup | Shamrock Rovers | Derry City | 31.01.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shamrock Rovers | 26.10.2025 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Derry City | 03.08.2025 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shamrock Rovers | 23.05.2025 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Derry City | 28.03.2025 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shamrock Rovers | 20.09.2024 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Derry City | 20.05.2024 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shamrock Rovers | 19.04.2024 | 1-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Shamrock Rovers | 12.06.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | St Patrick's Athl. | 29.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Shamrock Rovers | 25.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Sligo Rovers | 22.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Shamrock Rovers | 15.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | Shamrock Rovers | 08.05.2026 | 1-3 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Drogheda United | 04.05.2026 | 4-1 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Waterford | 01.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shamrock Rovers | 24.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Bohemians | 17.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Derry City | Bohemians | 12.06.2026 | 4-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Derry City | 29.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shelbourne | 25.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | St Patrick's Athl. | 22.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Derry City | 15.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Derry City | 08.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Galway United | 04.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Derry City | 01.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shamrock Rovers | 24.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Derry City | 17.04.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Shamrock Rovers VS Derry City
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City
Bookies' predictions
Shamrock Rovers
Betting Intelligence: Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City
Shamrock Rovers sit top of the Republic of Ireland Premier Division with 40 points from 21 games. Derry City arrive at Tallaght Stadium sitting sixth, 15 points adrift. On paper, this looks straightforward. But don't be fooled by the gap in the table.
Here's what you need to watch for. Derry beat Rovers just seven weeks ago, winning 1-0 at the Brandywell. That result snapped a run where Rovers had beaten them 1-0 at home back in March. These two sides know each other inside out, and the head-to-head over recent years is far tighter than the league standings suggest.
Rovers have been inconsistent lately. They've lost three of their last five league games, including defeats to Shelbourne, Dundalk, and a surprise home loss to Sligo Rovers. The leaders are wobbling slightly. I think that matters more than people are giving credit for right now.
Derry come in off a completely different energy. They hammered Bohemians 4-1 last time out at home. That kind of performance breeds confidence. The surprise statistical insight here is that Derry have drawn six of their last twelve league matches. They are an extremely hard side to beat when they're compact and organised. Four of those draws came away from home.
Derry's disciplinary record is a massive factor here. Six different players carry five or more yellow cards. Patrick McClean leads that list with six bookings in just 15 appearances. In a feisty fixture like this one, expect cards to fly. The bookings market looks genuinely valuable given how combustible both sides have been in this rivalry.
Tactically, watch the battle between Rovers' G. Burke, their top scorer with six goals, and Derry's disciplined defensive block. Burke has been sharp but needs service. J. McGovern is the man making Rovers tick with four goals and four assists. If Derry can nullify McGovern, they take away Rovers' creative engine.
The odds price Rovers at 1.89, which feels about right for the form leaders at home. But Derry at 4.00 is where I see genuine value. They won here earlier this season and arrive in form. The draw at 3.25 also deserves serious consideration given Derry's habit of grinding out stalemates on the road.
My prediction is a tight 1-1 draw. Rovers score first, Derry dig in and equalise. Both teams to score feels like a near certainty in this fixture. Expect at least three yellow cards given the personnel involved.
Tallaght will be buzzing. This rivalry never disapppoints. Get yourself a seat, or get your bets on early, because this one has drama written all over it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Malley | England | 26 | Midfielder | 186 cm | 66 kg |
| G. Burke | Republic of Ireland | 32 | Attacker | 180 cm | 75 kg |
| A. Matthews | Wales | 34 | Defender | 178 cm | 71 kg |
| J. Mulraney | Republic of Ireland | 30 | Midfielder | 172 cm | 64 kg |
| J. Byrne | Republic of Ireland | 30 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 73 kg |
| D. Cleary | Republic of Ireland | 30 | Defender | 182 cm | 77 kg |
| L. Grace | Republic of Ireland | 33 | Defender | 188 cm | 76 kg |
| Pico | Cape Verde | 34 | Defender | 182 | 83 |
| T. Clarke | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 64 kg |
| D. Watts | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Midfielder | 177 cm | 73 kg |
| A. Greene | Republic of Ireland | 36 | Attacker | 177 cm | 79 kg |
| D. Grant | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. McGinty | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| T. Sobowale | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Midfielder | 181 | n/a |
| M. Healy | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. O'Sullivan | Republic of Ireland | 20 | Defender | 173 cm | n/a |
| M. Noonan | Republic of Ireland | 17 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Alex Noonan | Republic of Ireland | 17 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Victor Ozhianvuna | Republic of Ireland | 17 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Brennan | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Winchester | Northern Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 74 kg |
| B. Fleming | England | 26 | Defender | 175 | 69 |
| A. O'Reilly | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 168 cm | n/a |
| J. McClean | Republic of Ireland | 37 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| G. Whyte | Northern Ireland | 30 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 71 kg |
| J. Stott | England | 28 | Defender | 185 cm | 79 kg |
| M. Duffy | Northern Ireland | 31 | Midfielder | 180 cm | n/a |
| Patrick McClean | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | 188 cm | 83 kg |
| B. Maher | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| D. Markey | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 75 kg |
| B. Doherty | Northern Ireland | 29 | Defender | 175 cm | 63 kg |
| R. Slevin | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Olayinka | England | 25 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 69 kg |
| J. Clarke | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 172 cm | n/a |
| Joshua Thomas | Wales | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Bannon | Scotland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Kévin Santos | Portugal | 26 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 75 kg |
| H. Rylah | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Barr | Northern Ireland | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Callister | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City match odds
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