Galway United – Derry City

Galway United edged Derry City 2‑1 at home, a narrow victory that lifted the Connacht side to seventh place with 34 points from 29 games, having scored 38 and conceded 45. The win narrowed the gap to fifth‑placed Derry, who remain on 37 points but see their goal difference slip to +2 after the defeat (42‑40). The result also gave Galway the upper hand in the season’s head‑to‑head, moving them to two wins and a draw against the Sky Blues, while Derry have yet to claim a point in the three meetings. Both clubs stay within touching distance of the European spots, with the next round promising another crucial clash in the chase for a top‑four finish.