The Match
Bohemians beat Derry City 5-3 at Dalymount Park on 22 August 2026, overturning a first‑half deficit. Michael Duffy gave Derry the lead in the 34th minute after a run by Barry Cotter and a slight deflection. Bohemians almost answered before the break, but Senan Mullen’s volley hit the crossbar.
Key Moments
Only two minutes into the second half, Patrick Hickey headed Jordan Flores’ corner to level the score. Bohemians then surged ahead with goals from Connor Parsons and Douglas James‑Taylor. Derry’s collapse deepened when James Clarke was sent off with a straight red card, all within a frantic nine‑minute spell that changed the game.
Tyler Smith pulled one back for Derry, but Bohemians remained in control. Tierney eventually settled the contest, scoring a brilliant strike in the 87th minute that ensured no late comeback. Duffy converted a stoppage‑time penalty for Derry, but the 5‑3 result was a sweet reversal of the 4‑1 defeat the hosts suffered in June.
Aftermath
Alan Reynolds’ side now sit third in the table, opening up a 10‑point gap to the team in fourth, while Derry remain sixth. The win also comes at a significant time for Dalymount, as Bohemians have only four more Premier Division home games there before redevelopment.
Next up is the FAI Cup quarter‑final against St Patrick’s Athletic, with Bohemians travelling for that tie.
