Derry City vs Shamrock Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
The upcoming meeting between Derry City and Shamrock takes place at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on 28 August 2026. Kickoff is set for as both teams prepare for another important fixture in the Ireland Premier Division. Attention will turn to overall performance levels and tactical execution.
Derry City tend to keep a balanced shape on the pitch.
Shamrock prefer systems with three central defenders.
Recent Form
Derry City
WDLWD
Shamrock
WDWWD
Derry City have shown strong momentum, remaining difficult to beat in recent weeks. The team should continue to build on their recent results.
Also, Shamrock are in solid form, consistently picking up results in recent matches. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.
Recent Form Home/Away
Derry City (Home)
WLWWD
Shamrock (Away)
DWWLW
Derry City form remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Shamrock's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Derry City
+--+-
Shamrock
-+---
Derry City have struggled to maintain consistent defensive solidity. Concentration at the back will be key.
However, Shamrock have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Derry City (Home)
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Shamrock (Away)
+-+--
Derry City show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Shamrock show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Derry City
--+--
Shamrock
+-++-
Derry City are often involved in tight, cagey games. They often prioritise defensive structure.
In contrast, Shamrock have often featured in open games with several goals. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Derry City (Home)
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Shamrock (Away)
-+-++
Derry City's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Shamrock.
Scoring Consistency
Derry City
+++++
Shamrock
+-+++
Derry City have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Meanwhile, Shamrock have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Derry City (Home)
++++-
Shamrock (Away)
-++++
Derry City's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
There is little difference in Shamrock's scoring output across venues.
On average Derry City scores 1.6 and concedes 1.1 goals in home matches, while Shamrock averagely scores 1.3 and concedes 1 goals in away matches.
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Derry City vs Shamrock Video Content
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Derry City vs Shamrock Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Derry City scores after every 10.6 shots, while Shamrock gets averagely 10.7 shots in a game.
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Derry City vs Shamrock Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Derry City fielded the below lineup in the last match against Sligo Rovers: Maher; Lyons-Foster, McClean, Dummigan, Cotter; O'Reilly, Twisk , Burns; Duffy, Boyce, Clarke
In their last match against Dundalk starting lineup of Shamrock was the following: McGinty; O'Sullivan, Grace, Sobowale; O'Regan, Watts, Healy, O'Sullivan, Kovalevskis; Afolabi, Noonan
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