Bohemians travel to Brandywell to face Derry City, who seek to extend their home unbeaten run to fourteen.
Both sides have had unbeaten starts to the season. Derry picked up 4 points from their two opening home games with a win over Sligo and a draw against Dundalk, thanks to a late equaliser from the penalty spot taken by Michael Duffy.
Bohs find themselves on the same points tally, a goalless draw against Pats, followed by their last game being a 4-nil demolition of Sligo thanks to a Colm Whelan hat-trick in the second half.
Key Information
Kick Off: 7:45, February 20th
Where to Watch: LOITV
Betting Odds: Derry @21/20, Draw @21/10, Bohs @12/5
Team News
Both teams have no injuries to report to their current squads.
For Bohemians, Alan Reynolds will look to field a similar squad to the one that demolished Sligo with Colm Whelan seeking to use last weeks hat trick as a stepping stone for his season. Goalkeeper Paul Walters is yet to feature for the Dublin side after consecutive clean sheets for Kacper Chorążka. The 21-year-old signed on loan from Cincinnati. Leigh Kavanagh remains in contention to make his season debut.
For Derry, James McClean was man of the match last week against Dundalk and will look to continue his red-hot form to start the season. Alex Bannon didn’t see any minutes against Dundalk despite notching a goal and assist against Sligo. Cole Smyth, Jamie Stott, Ben Doherty, Conor Barr, James Olayinka and Kevin Santos are yet to make their season debuts.
Key Statistics
Bohemians have kept clean sheets in both of their opening games this season. Bohs boast an xG of 1.58 per match while scoring four in their opening two games displaying their clinical finishing so far this season. Bohs have had the majority of possession in both of their opening games, 51% against Sligo and 54% against Pats.
Derry are averaging 21.5 shots per game so far this season displaying their ability to generate a great volume of attempts. They registered a 3.37 xG against Dundalk last week. Derry is averaging 10 corners a game so far this season.
Key Players
Colm Whelan will be the player to watch after his hat-trick last week. He managed 4 progressive carries against Sligo, even winning two aerial duals. Dayle Rooney will also play a crucial role for Bohs in both attack and defence. He won 7 ground duels last week and got himself a goal. Bohs will look to there so-far stalwart defence to continue their clean sheet streak against a dangerous Derry City attack.
For Derry, Patrick McClean netted in a header from star signing James McClean last week, with both players earning massive praises from Derry fans for their performances. Patrick recorded 7 clearances and 6 recoveries, despite conceding twice Patrick put in a fantastic defensive performance making him one to watch against a red-hot Bohs attack.
Previous Meetings
12/09/25 – Bohemians 3-4 Derry City
25/07/25 – Derry City 1-1 Bohemians
30/05/25- Bohemians 1-0 Derry City
21/02/25- Derry City1-0 Bohemians