Derry City vs St Patrick's Athletic (22 May 2026, League of Ireland Premier Division): match facts, H2H and recent form

The league clash at the Brandywell ended in a goalless stalemate, leaving Derry City still perched in fifth place with 37 points from eight wins, thirteen draws and nine defeats, while St Patrick’s Athletic remain second with 53 points after fifteen victories, eight draws and seven losses. Both sides have struggled to find a breakthrough, as the match mirrored their head‑to‑head record this season – three encounters, all ending in draws. Derry’s modest goal difference of +2 (42‑40) was barely nudged, whereas the Athlético’s superior +22 margin (47‑25) stayed unchanged. The point each club took from the encounter keeps the gap between them at 16 points, with the title race still firmly in St Patrick’s camp.