On 02.08.2026, St Patrick's Athl. will clash with Derry City in a thrilling Republic of Ireland Premier Division game. While St Patrick's Athl. is the favorite, Derry City is not far behind. Our detailed match preview includes everything from player stats to expert insights. Ensure you read our prediction to place your bet confidently!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 25 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 40/22 | 50 |
| 2 | St Patrick's Athl. | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 40/21 | 43 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 40/27 | 43 |
| 5 | Shelbourne | 24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 35/35 | 34 |
| 6 | Derry City | 25 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 32/31 | 29 |
| 7 | Galway United | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 32/39 | 28 |
Key Player Statistics: St Patrick's Athl. vs Derry City
St Patrick's Athl. vs Derry City Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Derry City | St Patrick's Athl. | 22.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Derry City | 16.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | St Patrick's Athl. | 29.08.2025 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Derry City | 23.06.2025 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | St Patrick's Athl. | 05.05.2025 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Derry City | 03.03.2025 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Derry City | 25.10.2024 | 1-0 |
| FAI Cup | Derry City | St Patrick's Athl. | 21.07.2024 | 3-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Derry City | 17.05.2024 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | St Patrick's Athl. | 22.04.2024 | 3-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Dundalk | 24.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| FAI Cup | St Patrick's Athl. | Wexford | 17.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Doncaster | St Patrick's Athl. | 14.07.2026 | 4-2 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | St Patrick's Athl. | 10.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Galway United | 03.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | St Patrick's Athl. | 26.06.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Sligo Rovers | 19.06.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Drogheda United | 12.06.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | St Patrick's Athl. | 29.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | St Patrick's Athl. | 22.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Europa Conference League | HNK Rijeka | Derry City | 23.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| FAI Cup | Derry City | Tolka Rovers | 19.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| UEFA Europa League | Derry City | CSKA Sofia | 16.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| UEFA Europa League | CSKA Sofia | Derry City | 09.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Waterford | 03.07.2026 | 2-4 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Drogheda United | 26.06.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Derry City | 22.06.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | Derry City | 19.06.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Bohemians | 12.06.2026 | 4-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Derry City | 29.05.2026 | 2-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: St Patrick's Athl. VS Derry City
Last 20 Matches Statistics: St Patrick's Athl. vs Derry City
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: St Patrick's Athl. vs Derry City
St Patrick's Athletic host Derry City in what could be one of the most telling fixtures in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division this season. The Saints sit second in the table with 43 points from 25 games. Derry are sixth with just 29. That gap tells a story — and tonight, one side wants to write a very different chapter.
Here's what you need to watch for. St Pat's have been devastating at home recently. They've put four past both Waterford and Sligo Rovers at Richmond Park this season. Their attack, led by R. Edmondson with 8 league goals and the ever-reliable K. Leavy chipping in with 6 goals and 3 assists, is the most complete forward unit in this fixture by some distance.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Derry are simply an also-ran here. They did beat Shamrock Rovers at home just two months ago and showed real quality in European football this summer. But that European adventure may be costing them. Coming off a 3-2 aggregate defeat to CSKA Sofia and then a 1-0 loss to Rijeka in Conference League qualifying, Derry arrive with tired legs and a bruised confidence.
Now here's the surprising stat that sharp bettors should know. The last four head-to-head meetings between these sides have produced just two goals combined — two goalless draws and two 1-0 results. However, when St Pat's host Derry specifically, the home side has won three of the last four such fixtures. That home advantage is real and it's consistent.
Tactically, the key battle is James McClean's creativity against St Pat's defensive shape. McClean leads Derry's assist chart with 4, but he's also picked up 4 yellow cards in 17 games. In a physical home environment, that disciplinary record is worth noting — especially in the bookings market.
Derry's defensive discipline is also a concern. Patrick McClean leads the entire squad with 7 yellow cards. Five Derry players have collected 4 or more bookings. I'd strongly consider the Derry cards market as a value bet tonight.
My prediction? St Pat's win 2-0. Edmondson to score anytime at around evens looks the standout bet of the night. The hosts are priced at 1.77 and I think that's fair value given their form and the head-to-head pattern.
This is a clash between a side hunting a title and one just trying to find itself again. Richmond Park will be electric. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Edmondson | England | 25 | Attacker | 188 | 78 |
| B. Baggley | Northern Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 64 kg |
| A. Keena | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Attacker | 180 cm | 68 kg |
| D. Rogers | Republic of Ireland | 32 | Goalkeeper | 185 cm | 77 kg |
| T. Grivosti | England | 27 | Defender | 185 cm | n/a |
| D. Nugent | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 72 kg |
| C. Forrester | Republic of Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 69 kg |
| J. Lennon | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Z. Elbouzedi | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Defender | 180 cm | 70 kg |
| J. McClelland | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Breslin | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Redmond | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| R. Boyce | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Turner | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Anang | England | 26 | Goalkeeper | 190 cm | 72 kg |
| R. Palmer | England | 27 | Midfielder | 181 cm | 75 kg |
| K. Leavy | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. Nzingo | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| J. O'Connor | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| S. Rooney | n/a | Attacker | 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 | 32 | 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 | 28 | 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 |
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