Derry City – Galway United

Derry City were held to a 1‑1 draw at the Brandywell, a result that leaves them perched in fifth place with 37 points from 30 games, having scored 42 and conceded 40. Their rivals Galway United move up to seventh, gathering 34 points while improving their goal difference to –7 after netting 38 and letting in 45. The point keeps Derry within three of the European spots but also narrows the gap to the chasing pack, whereas Galway inch closer to a top‑six finish. This fixture added another chapter to a lopsided head‑to‑head this season, with Galway now enjoying two wins and a draw over Derry after their previous encounters. The stalemate leaves both clubs still very much in the mix as the league race tightens.