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Derry City vs Waterford result, stats & H2H

Derry City

4–2

Waterford

Michael Duffy , ,
Afolabi Akinyemi

Jørgen Voilås
Tom Lonergan

27/02/2026 21:45 · The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Derry City4–2Waterford

Key events

Goals, cards and substitutions, minute by minute

Key events

Michael Duffy
Michael Duffy
Michael Duffy
Afolabi Akinyemi
Brandon Fleming

Jørgen Voilås
Tom Lonergan
Jørgen Voilås
Conan Noonan

Key stats

The main team numbers from the match feed; all of them are in the Stats tab

Key stats

Derry CityWaterford

13Shots on target5

11Fouls9

1Yellow cards2

0Red cards0

All stats (8)

Top-rated players

Highest player ratings from the official match data feed

Top 5

Derry City

Waterford

Michael DuffyMF · 96′Player of the match×310.0
Stephen McMullanGK · 96′9.5
Brandon FlemingDF · 96′7.9
Tom LonerganFW · 79′7.9
Jørgen VoilåsMF · 66′7.6

Michael DuffyMF · 96′Player of the match×310.0
Brandon FlemingDF · 96′7.9
Barry CotterDF · 72′7.5

Stephen McMullanGK · 96′9.5
Tom LonerganFW · 79′7.9
Jørgen VoilåsMF · 66′7.6

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Match information

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Match information

Competition: Premier League Ireland
Kick-off: Fri 27 Feb 21:45 EET
Stadium: The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Head-to-head

Results between the two teams and each team's latest matches. W win · D draw · L loss

Head-to-head

1Derry City wins

2Draws

1Waterford wins

Last matches: Derry City

30.10.26Premier League IrelandSligo RoversDerry City22D
23.10.26Premier League IrelandDerry CityDundalk21W
19.10.26Premier League IrelandDerry CitySt. Patricks10W
16.10.26Premier League IrelandDroghedaDerry City20L
10.10.26FAICupGalwayDerry City02W

Last matches: Waterford

30.10.26Premier League IrelandShelbourneWaterford23W
23.10.26Premier League IrelandWaterfordDrogheda31W
19.10.26Premier League IrelandWaterfordGalway32W
16.10.26Premier League IrelandBohemiansWaterford21L
09.10.26FAICupBohemiansWaterford02W

Head-to-head matches

14.09.26Premier League IrelandWaterfordDerry City22D
03.07.26Premier League IrelandDerry CityWaterford24L
15.05.26Premier League IrelandWaterfordDerry City22D
27.02.26Premier League IrelandDerry CityWaterford42W

5.00Avg goals100%Both scored100%Over 2.5

W/D/L from the perspective of the team in the list title (mutual games: the home team of this match).

Derry City vs Waterford: head-to-head record

4 meetings since 2026: results, goals, BTTS and over/under.

1Derry City wins

2Draws

1Waterford wins

10:10Goals (Derry City : Waterford)

5.00Goals per match

100%BTTS

100%Over 1.5

100%Over 2.5

100%Over 3.5

Derry City at home: 1-0-16:6 goals in 2 games
Waterford at home: 0-2-04:4 goals in 2 games
Derry City's biggest win: 4–2Derry City 4–2 Waterford, 27 Feb 2026
Waterford's biggest win: 2–4Derry City 2–4 Waterford, 3 Jul 2026

Meetings (4 most recent)

Date	Competition	Home	Score	Away
14 Sept 2026	Premier League Ireland	Waterford	2–2	Derry City
3 Jul 2026	Premier League Ireland	Derry City	2–4	Waterford
15 May 2026	Premier League Ireland	Waterford	2–2	Derry City
27 Feb 2026	Premier League Ireland	Derry City	4–2	Waterford

Every meeting we have on record: our match archive plus the head-to-head feed.

Form, last 5 matches

Newest first: result, date and competition, opponent, score. H = home, A = away

Derry City3W 1D 1L · goals 7–5

D30.10Premier League IrelandASligo Rovers2–2
W23.10Premier League IrelandHDundalk2–1
W19.10Premier League IrelandHSt. Patricks1–0
L16.10Premier League IrelandADrogheda0–2
W10.10FAICupAGalway2–0

Waterford4W 0D 1L · goals 12–7

W30.10Premier League IrelandAShelbourne3–2
W23.10Premier League IrelandHDrogheda3–1
W19.10Premier League IrelandHGalway3–2
L16.10Premier League IrelandABohemians1–2
W09.10FAICupABohemians2–0

Goals and trends · last 10

Averages and shares from each team's latest matches, all competitions

Derry CityWaterford

1.8Goals scored per game2.2

1.2Goals conceded per game1.3

50%Both teams scored70%

50%Over 2.5 goals70%

4Clean sheets3

10%Failed to score0%

4-1-0Home team at home · away team away (W-D-L)3-0-2

Match stats

Team and player statistics from the match feed

Match statistics

Derry CityWaterford

Top stats

13Shots on target5

Passes

411Passes219

303Accurate passes109

74%Pass accuracy50%

Defence

11Fouls9

3Goalkeeper saves9

Discipline

1Yellow cards2

0Red cards0

Player statistics

Top-rated players

10.0Michael DuffyDerry City×3
9.5Stephen McMullanWaterford
7.9Brandon FlemingDerry City
7.9Tom LonerganWaterford
7.6Jørgen VoilåsWaterford

Derry City (16)

Waterford (14)

Ratings and per-player numbers come from the official match data feed. Hover or long-press a column header for its full name.

Standings

Both teams highlighted, with the clubs around them

Table · Premier League

#	Team	P	GD	Pts	Form
4	Shelbourne	35	+3	49	WWWDW
5	Derry City	35	+3	47	WWLWD
6	Galway	35	-5	42	DLWDL
7	Dundalk	35	-6	42	LDLLL
8	Waterford	35	-8	40	WWLLD
9	Drogheda	35	-15	37	LWLLW

Line-ups

Starting XI and formations, with ratings, goals, cards and substitutions when the feed has them

Line-ups

Derry CityFormationWaterford

Derry City

Waterford

Goal
Yellow card
Captain
Player rating (match feed)

Substitutes

25Jason Healy
14

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About this match

Derry City vs Waterford preview

Derry City and Waterford met in the Premier League Ireland on Fri, 27 Feb 2026, and the match finished 4–2.

Form · last 5 matches

Derry CityDWWLW7 scored · 5 conceded

WaterfordWWWLW12 scored · 7 conceded

Key facts · last 5

Derry CityWaterford

1.8Goals scored per game2.2

1.2Goals conceded per game1.3

50%Both teams scored70%

50%Over 2.5 goals70%

4Clean sheets3

Head-to-head in numbers

1Derry City wins

2Draws

1Waterford wins

4 meetings · 5.0 goals per game · both teams scored in 100%

League table

Derry City5th47 pts · 35 played

Waterford8th40 pts · 35 played

Derry City lead by 7 pts

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Recent form over the last 5: Derry City DWWLW (goals 7–5), Waterford WWWLW (goals 12–7).

Both teams scored in 50% of Derry City's recent games and 70% of Waterford's; over 2.5 goals landed in 50% and 70% respectively.

Per game, Derry City average 1.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded (clean sheets: 4), Waterford 2.2 and 1.3 (clean sheets: 3).

Across 4 head-to-head games the record reads 1–2–1 (wins–draws–losses) from Derry City's side.

Those 4 games averaged 5.0 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

Derry City sit 5th on 47 pts after 35 games, Waterford 8th on 40 pts.

Nito explains: Derry City vs Waterford

What the numbers on this page mean, in plain words. Every figure comes from our match data.

How often do Derry City and Waterford matches see both teams score?

Both teams to score (BTTS) pays on "Yes" when each side scores at least once. It happened in 50% of Derry City's last 10 matches and 70% of Waterford's last 10. In their 4 recorded meetings it was 100%. In this match it landed (Derry City 4-2 Waterford).

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

Over 2.5 goals wins when the match has 3 or more goals. Derry City reached that in 50% of their last 10 matches, Waterford in 70% of their last 10. Their 4 meetings averaged 5.0 goals (100% over 2.5). This match had 6 goals: over.

What does the form guide DWWLW mean?

W = win, D = draw, L = loss, newest result first. Derry City, last 5: 3 W · 1 D · 1 L (7 scored, 5 conceded). Waterford, last 5: 4 W · 0 D · 1 L (12 scored, 7 conceded).

Where do Derry City and Waterford stand in the table?

Derry City are 5th with 47 points from 35 games. Waterford are 8th with 40 points from 35 games. The gap between them is 7 points.

Derry City vs Waterford: questions & answers

Who won Derry City vs Waterford?

Derry City won 4–2.

Did both teams score in Derry City vs Waterford?

Yes, the match finished 4–2.

When was Derry City vs Waterford played?

Derry City vs Waterford was played on Fri, 27 Feb 2026 at 21:45 (GMT+2) at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

What is the head-to-head record between Derry City and Waterford?

4 meetings: Derry City 1 wins, 2 draws, Waterford 1 wins. Those 4 games averaged 5.0 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

Derry City vs Waterford result, stats & H2H

Derry City

Waterford

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Head-to-head

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Last matches: Derry City

Last matches: Waterford

Head-to-head matches

Meetings (4 most recent)

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

Match stats

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Table · Premier League

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Derry City vs Waterford preview

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Nito explains: Derry City vs Waterford

How often do Derry City and Waterford matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide DWWLW mean?

Where do Derry City and Waterford stand in the table?

Derry City vs Waterford: questions & answers

More on this match

Key facts

Key stats

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Top-rated players

Head-to-head

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Last matches: Derry City

Last matches: Waterford

Head-to-head matches

Match stats

Match statistics

Top stats

Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · Premier League

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Derry City vs Waterford: questions & answers

Meetings (4 most recent)

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

Nito explains: Derry City vs Waterford

How often do Derry City and Waterford matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide DWWLW mean?

Where do Derry City and Waterford stand in the table?

More on this match

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