Derry City – HNK Rijeka

Derry City’s home ground proved no sanctuary as HNK Rijeka snatched a 1‑0 victory, extending the Irish side’s winless run to nine matches. The result leaves Derry perched in fifth place with 37 points from 30 games—still ahead on goal difference (42‑40) but still three points clear of the chasing pack. Rijeka, meanwhile, climb to 24th with ten points, their second win of the campaign coming at the cost of Derry’s three points. The head‑to‑head tally now reads two wins for Rijeka and none for Derry, underscoring the Croatian club’s dominance in their recent encounters.