Derry City boss expects a stern test from revitalised strugglers Waterford on Friday night, as the team looks to make it two wins from two on their return to the Brandywell.

What's at Stake?

The match is important for Derry City, who are currently 2nd in Premier Division, with 63 pts, 18W-9D-9L from 36 games, and recent form WWWWD.

The Opposition

Waterford will be looking to cause an upset, but Derry City's boss is aware of their threats, having studied their previous matches.

The Pitch

Derry City fans are hoping that their newly-laid hybrid pitch proves to be a good luck charm, as the team looks to continue their winning streak, with 5W-0D-0L in their last 5 matches, and a 1-0 win over Shamrock Rovers on 2026-01-31.

The Title Race

Derry City is currently 3 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers, and a win against Waterford would help them close the gap, with the team having scored 52 goals and conceded 39 this season, resulting in a +13 goal difference. Derry City's recent form has been impressive, with the team on a 5-game winning run, and the fans will be hoping that this continues against Waterford.