Dundalk will make the 158Km journey up to top of the table side, Derry City, as they start their return to the Premier Division.
Derry City kicked off their 2026 Premier Division season by defeating Sligo Rovers 2 – 1 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night. Derry left it to the last 10 minutes to score their two goals, with Alex Bannon and Josh Thomas both scoring for the Candystripes.
Dundalk were meant to travel down to Tallaght on Friday night to face Champions Shamrock Rovers; however, that game got postponed due to heavy rainfall on Thursday night/Friday morning. The two sides will now face off on Monday, 23rd February at 8 pm.
Key Information:
Kick Off: Friday 13th February, 19:45.
Where to Watch: LOI TV.
Betting Odds: Derry 13/20, Draw 16/5, Dundalk 10/3.
Referee: Declan Toland.
Team News:
The home side is missing two players due to Injury, Dipo Akinyemi and Liam Boyce.
Dundalk are missing a number of players. New signing Harvey Warren is still serving a suspension he picked up with Bray Wanderers, while Conor Kearns and Luke Mulligan will both miss out due to injuries.
Credit: Gerry Scully.
Key Statistics:
Derry City have scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches. Derry City have won their last 5 matches.
Dundalk have scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches. Dundalk have won 3 out of their last 5 matches. The Lilywhites also drew one and lost one in their last 5.
Key Players:
Derry City: Loanee Alex Bannon is a key player for Derry City, scoring 3 goals in his last 5 appearances for the Candystripes.
Dundalk: Eoin Kenny is definitely a key player for the First Division Champions. The 20-year-old scored 10 goals, helping the Lilywhites secure promotion and the 2025 First Division.
Previous Meetings:
18.10.2024 – Dundalk 0 – 2 Derry City.
09.08.2024 – Derry City 1 – 1 Dundalk.
31.05.2024 – Dundalk 0 – Derry City.
05.04.2024 Derry City 4 – 1 Dundalk.
01.09.2023 Dundalk 1 – 3 Derry City.