Derry City Football Club has asked the local council to consider selling them the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. This move comes as Derry City sits 2nd in Premier Division, with 63 points from 36 games, and a recent form of WWWWD.

What prompted this decision?

The club's desire to own their home stadium is driven by the need for long-term stability and control over their facilities.

How will this affect the club?

Owning Brandywell Stadium would allow Derry City to make decisions about the venue's management and development, potentially leading to improved facilities and increased revenue.

What are the next steps?

The club will need to negotiate with the council and secure funding for the purchase, a process that could take several months. As of now, Derry City is focused on their current season, having recently won against Shamrock Rovers 0-1 on 2026-01-31, and being on a 5-game winning run. With 52 goals scored and 39 conceded, the team is in a strong position, just 3 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers.