Overview
- Derry City, which won 2-1 on Friday at Tolka Park in Dublin, snapped a seven-match winless run with their first away victory of the season.
- Barry Cotter scored his first Derry goal in the first half, John Martin equalised early in the second, and substitute Dipo Akinyemi struck the winner with his first touch.
- Shelbourne briefly thought they led when Harry Wood finished, but an offside flag cut it short before Akinyemi restored Derry’s advantage moments later.
- Eddie Beach preserved the points with a late save from Paddy Barrett after a short free-kick, capping a nervy finish for the visitors.
- The win moves Derry up to fifth and 11 points off leaders Shamrock Rovers, while Shelbourne drop to seventh, remain without a home win, and face growing scrutiny.