Waterford welcome a inform Derry City side to the Regional Sports Centre (RSC) on Friday night with Derry City looking to further their advantage in the battle for second place.
Last Time Out
It was a massive 2-0 victory at home to Drogheda United for Waterford last time out. Goals from Tommy Lonergan and Jesse Dempsey earning Waterford all 3 points as they look to avoid the dreaded promotion/relegation playoff.
Derry City needed a 94th minute Micheal Duffy goal to come away with the 3 points at home to Sligo Rovers in their last game as the race for second place and European football starts to heat up as we approach the final number of games.
Anthony Fennelly (Derry City Head of Goalkeeping) said “Our form has been really good of late and the team has shown great character in some big games even when we go behind the boys never give up and that has pushed us into second.”
Previous Meetings
04/07/25 – Derry City 7-2 Waterford
25/04/25 – Waterford 2-1 Derry City
28/02/25 – Derry City 2-1 Waterford
Derry City and Waterford both head into Friday night’s clash desperate for three points ,but for entirely different reasons.
If Cork City avoid defeat tomorrow, Waterford will have to win to keep their hopes alive of leapfrogging Galway United into eighth place.
Meanwhile, Derry City are pushing to secure European football, and potentially even more. Should Shamrock Rovers drop points at Richmond Park, the upcoming meeting between the Candystripes and the Hoops could become crucial for Tiernan Lynch’s side offering a glimmer of hope for a first league title since 1997.
For Derry, anything less than a win simply won’t do, with Shelbourne and Bohemians hot on their heels in the race for that potential Europa League spot if Shamrock Rovers lift the FAI Cup.
Key Information
Where To Watch: LOI TV
Kick Off: 19:45pm, Friday 17 October
Betting Odds: Waterford@ 13/5 Draw @ 23/10 Derry City @ 19/20