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Derry City vs Sligo Rovers: Match Preview

Derry City logo Derry City

2-0

HT 0-0

Sligo Rovers logo Sligo Rovers

Date

7 August 2026

Kickoff

21:45

Venue

The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Round

Regular Season - 27

Status

Full time

Scheduled match window: approximately 21:45–23:45 EAT. Actual duration can vary because of added time, extra time, delays or interruptions.

Fixtures Hub's Pick

Derry City or draw

High Confidence This pick comes from our featured prediction analysis. Backed by live match statistics, confirmed lineups, 5 head-to-head meetings, recent team form.

Match overview

High confidence

Derry City face Sligo Rovers in Premier Division in Ireland. The match is scheduled for Friday, 7 August 2026 at 21:45 at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

This pick comes from our featured prediction analysis. Backed by live match statistics, confirmed lineups, 5 head-to-head meetings, recent team form.

Head-to-head summary

Derry City wins

2

Draws

1

Sligo Rovers wins

2

Average goals

1.4

Both scored

20%

Over 2.5 goals

20%

First-half goals

0.6

Meetings analysed

5

Derry City logo

Derry City

Rating 2.2/10

Played

6

Goals

7

Conceded

8

Both scored

50%

Clean sheets

1

Points rate

2.2/10

Sligo Rovers logo

Sligo Rovers

Rating 2.8/10

Played

6

Goals

11

Conceded

10

Both scored

83%

Clean sheets

1

Points rate

2.8/10

Match preview guide

Derry City vs Sligo Rovers: form, H2H and match context

This Premier Division match page combines the scheduled kickoff, recent results, head-to-head meetings, available lineups, match events and team statistics in one place. The sections above compare Derry City and Sligo Rovers, with supported live updates and the final result added as the fixture progresses.

How to read recent form

Form markers summarise each team's latest recorded results. Compare the sequence, opponent level and home or away setting rather than relying on one result alone.

What H2H tells you

Head-to-head records show earlier meetings between the teams. They add historical context, but squads, coaches, venues and competition circumstances can change.

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Data coverage and prediction note

Match information depends on the data supplied for this competition and may be corrected as official updates arrive. Predictions are informational statistical opinions, not guaranteed outcomes; confirmed team news and lineups should be checked close to kickoff.