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League of Ireland Premier Division · 15 May 2026 · 19:45

Waterford vs Derry City – 15 May 2026, League of Ireland Premier Division: H2H, form and match facts

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Waterford vs Derry City (League of Ireland Premier Division) was played on 15 May 2026 and finished 2–2.

Waterford vs Derry City: form and table

#TeamPW-D-LGoalsPts
1Shamrock Rovers3620-8-859:3868
2Bohemians3619-8-963:4465
3St Patrick's Athl.3617-9-1055:3160
4Shelbourne3612-13-1152:5049
5Derry City3611-15-1050:4748
6Dundalk3611-12-1355:5945
7Waterford3610-13-1354:6143
8Galway United3610-12-1446:5342
9Drogheda United3610-10-1644:5740
10Sligo Rovers365-10-2128:6625

Recent matches

Waterford

18 AprLSligo Rovers 2–0 Waterford
24 AprDWaterford 1–1 Galway United
1 MayLShamrock Rovers 1–0 Waterford
4 MayDWaterford 3–3 Dundalk
8 MayLSt Patrick's Athl. 4–1 Waterford

Derry City

17 AprWShelbourne 1–2 Derry City
24 AprWDerry City 1–0 Shamrock Rovers
1 MayDBohemians 1–1 Derry City
4 MayDDerry City 1–1 Galway United
8 MayLDrogheda United 1–0 Derry City

Waterford vs Derry City: our match analysis

The league clash at the Waterford Stadium ended in a lively 2-2 draw, leaving the hosts firmly in eighth place with 33 points from 30 games, while the visitors remain fifth on 37 points. Both sides have been evenly matched this season, each having secured one win and a draw against the other, with the balance of power still undecided. Waterford’s goal tally of 40 against 49 conceded shows a defensive frailty that Derry’s slightly better 42‑40 record has already begun to exploit. The point each side takes keeps Derry within striking distance of the European spots, whereas Waterford will need to tighten up if they hope to climb out of the lower half of the table.

Waterford vs Derry City: the numbers side by side

WaterfordDerry City
20%Form80%
52%Attack48%
44%Defence56%
0%Head to head100%
29%Overall71%

Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.

Waterford vs Derry City: head to head

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0Waterford
0Draws
1Derry City
27/2/26 · Derry City 4–2 Waterford

Waterford vs Derry City: common questions

How did Waterford vs Derry City end?

The match ended in a 2–2 draw.

When and where was the match played?

15 May 2026, 19:45, at Regional Sports Centre. Referee: D. Carolan.

Where do the teams stand in the table?

Waterford: 7th (43 points), Derry City: 5th (48 points).

What is the head-to-head record of Waterford vs Derry City?

Waterford: 0, Draws: 0, Derry City: 1.

More matches: League of Ireland Premier Division

Bohemians vs Drogheda United 15 MaySt Patrick's Athl. vs Shelbourne 15 MayDundalk vs Shamrock Rovers 15 MaySligo Rovers vs Galway United 16 MayWaterford vs Drogheda United 18 May

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