Bohemians, third in the Premier Division, will face Derry City at the Brandywell on Friday. The match will be the last at the old Dalymount Park before its renovation next year.

Current Form

Alan Reynolds’ side began the season unbeaten in the first ten games and went on a five-game winning streak in February and March, which included a 1-0 win over Derry City. Despite a dip in the middle of the campaign, Bohemians have held onto the final European spot and impressed in UEFA Conference League qualifying, beating St Joseph’s of Gibraltar 2-0 and then defeating Kosovan side KF Ballkani on penalties before losing 5-2 to Denmark’s FC Midtjylland.

Key Players

Midfielder Dawson Devoy has been the club’s main man in 2026, earning a place in the Republic of Ireland squad for June friendlies. He started the 1-1 draw with Canada before being replaced by Jamie McGrath. Former Derry striker Colm Whelan tops Bohemians’ league goal chart with ten goals, six from the spot, and scored a brace in the 4-0 FAI Cup win over Longford Town. Ross Tierney, who has six league goals and an 89th-minute winner in Dalymount’s last European game, has nine goal involvements this year.

Transfer Activity

Bohemians added winger Harry Vaughan permanently from Hull City after a loan spell, scoring four and assisting three in all competitions. They also signed 22-year-old Scottish midfielder Josh Adam from Dynamo České Budějovice until season’s end. Veteran striker Paddy Madden returned to the club, having played for Bohemians between 2008 and 2011 and earning a senior Ireland cap in 2013. Meanwhile, Cian Byrne’s loan from Galway United was cut short and he has returned to Dalymount, while defender Leigh Kavanagh has left for Terryland.

Historical Context

The Derry-Bohs rivalry has produced no scoreless matches in the last thirteen games. Bohemians’ 4-3 win over Derry in September was the most thrilling match of the campaign, and their 4-1 victory over Derry in Celtic Park in June was the most impressive win of the season. Bohemians have won six of the past ten trips to Phibsborough and will look to extend that record.

Looking Ahead

With the old Dalymount Park set for redevelopment, Bohemians will aim for a strong finish to the season, hoping to secure the European spot and finish the campaign on a high note. The Candystripes, who have won six of their past ten trips to Phibsborough, will seek to build on that record in the upcoming match at the Brandywell.