Derry City were denied a much-needed victory by Aaron Greene's late strike, as Shamrock Rovers rescued a point in a 1-1 draw.

What happened?

The match was a full-blooded encounter, with Derry City leading from midway through the first half courtesy of Liam Boyce's header. However, they could not hold out for the win, as Greene's equalizer in the 83rd minute earned Rovers a point.

Why it matters for Derry City

The result leaves Derry City 18 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers in the League of Ireland Premier, with their title challenge all but over. As of 23 Jun 2026, Derry City are not in the top position, with a record of 18W-9D-9L from 36 games, and recent form WWWWD. Their last result against Shamrock Rovers was a 0-1 win on 2026-01-31.

What comes next?

Derry City will look to bounce back from this disappointment, but their relegation anxieties will continue to linger. With second-placed St Pat's having two games in hand, Rovers' position at the top is not as secure as it seems. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 2nd in League of Ireland Premier | | Points | 63 | | Recent form | WWWWD | Derry City's next match will be crucial in determining their fate in the League of Ireland Premier.