Tiernan Lynch2026Tiernan Lynch2025
Ruaidhrí Higgins2024Ruaidhrí Higgins2023Ruaidhrí Higgins2022Ruaidhrí Higgins2021
Declan Devine2021Declan Devine2020Declan Devine2019
Kenny Shiels2018Kenny Shiels2017Kenny Shiels2016Declan Devine2013Declan Devine2012Derry City is a professional football club based in Derry (Londonderry), Northern Ireland. Currently competing in Premier Division, they play their home matches at the iconic The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The team has built a formidable reputation both domestically and in continental competitions. Follow Derry City on FotLive for real-time scores, team stats, and transfer news.
During the current campaign, Barry Cotter has emerged as the standout performer for Derry City, delivering consistently excellent displays that have earned him a team-high 7.2 rating. He is flanked in influence by Brandon Fleming and Patrick McClean, who have also impressed with seasonal ratings of 7.17 and 7.16 respectively.
Providing the cutting edge in attack, Dipo Akinyemi has been the primary source of goals for Derry City, leading the team's scoring charts with 15 goals so far this season, supported by key playmaker James McClean who registered 2 assists.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 23 | 13 | 5 | 5 | +15 | 44 |
| 2 | St. Patrick's Athletic | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | +18 | 38 |
| 3 | Bohemian FC | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | +9 | 37 |
| 4 | Dundalk | 21 | 9 | 8 | 4 | +5 | 35 |
| 5 | Shelbourne | 22 | 7 | 9 | 6 | -1 | 30 |
| 6 | Derry City | 23 | 5 | 11 | 7 | +1 | 26 |
| 7 | Galway United FC | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | -3 | 24 |
| 8 | Drogheda United | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | -9 | 22 |
| 9 | Sligo Rovers | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | -18 | 19 |
| 10 | Waterford FC | 21 | 2 | 8 | 11 | -17 | 14 |
The active squad for Derry City consists of the following player roster classified by positions:
Goalkeepers: Brian Maher (Ireland), Eddie Beach (Wales)
Defenders: Alex Bannon (Scotland), Conor Barr (Northern Ireland), Jamie Stott (England), Patrick McClean (Ireland), Robert Slevin (Ireland), Ryan Long (Ireland)
Midfielders: Aaron McEneff, Adam O'Reilly (Ireland), Adrian Delap, Barry Cotter (Ireland), Barry Molloy, Ben Doherty (Ireland), Brandon Fleming (England), Callum Downey (Ireland), Cameron Dummigan (Northern Ireland), Carl Winchester (Northern Ireland), Cathal Farren, Ciaran Mullan (Ireland), Cillian Morrison, Cole Smyth (Northern Ireland), Darragh Markey (Ireland), Gavin Whyte (Northern Ireland), Harry Monaghan, Henry Rylah (England), James Clarke (Ireland), James McClean (Ireland), James Olayinka (England), Jamie McGonigle, Joseph Thomson, Kévin Santos (Portugal), Mark Connolly, Mark Farren, Michael Duffy (Northern Ireland), Patrick McEleney, Rory Patterson
Forwards: Dipo Akinyemi (England), Josh Thomas (Wales), Liam Boyce (Northern Ireland)
For the latest transfers, Derry City welcomed new additions including Barry Cotter (from Barnsley), Eddie Beach (from Kilmarnock), Josh Thomas (from Swansea), James McClean (from Wrexham) and Patrick McClean (from Sligo Rovers) and 4 more. Meanwhile, outgoings from the squad consist of Sadou Diallo (to Bohemian FC), Adam Frizzell (to Linfield), Daniel Mullen (to Free agent), Ronan Boyce (to St. Patrick's Athletic) and Sam Todd (to Bohemian FC) and 6 more.
Tiernan Lynch is the current head coach of Derry City. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 40% win rate across 57 matches, averaging 1.54 points per game. Previously, Ruaidhrí Higgins managed the club for 4 seasons, recording 63 wins from 137 matches (a 46% win rate).
Derry City hosts their home matches at the historic The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium located in Derry (Londonderry). The stadium has a total seating capacity of 37,994 spectators, generating a vibrant home atmosphere during matchdays.
FotLive provides comprehensive coverage of Derry City, including match schedules, highlights, live statistics, and breaking transfer news. Follow Derry City to receive instant notifications for matches, goals, and key events.
