Derry City suffered a 2-1 away defeat to Galway United. Stephen Walsh scored twice for the hosts, with Michael Duffy scoring a late consolation goal for Derry from the spot.
The match saw Galway United make a strong start, with Lee Devitt's effort coming off the crossbar and Walsh heading the rebound wide. Walsh came close again moments later but was denied by Eddie Beach from a narrow angle.
The defeat means Derry City have won just two of their last 10 league games, remaining sixth in the table. Galway are now just a point behind Derry City and have two games in hand.
Derry City will look to bounce back from this defeat and improve their league position. With Galway closing in, Derry City must regain their form to stay ahead in the Premier Division.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Derry City's league position | 6th |
| Galway's league position | 7th |
| Derry City's recent win record | 2 wins in 10 games |
