Derry City Defeats Shelbourne 2-0, Ends Unbeaten Streak

Derry City secured a commanding win over reigning champions Shelbourne, moving within two points of league leaders St. Patrick’s Athletic. First-half goals from Michael Duffy and Liam Boyce—both capitalizing on defensive lapses—gave Derry a comfortable advantage, with Duffy scoring from a well-worked corner and Boyce netting after intercepting a poor back-pass. Despite Shelbourne dominating possession early, they failed to create meaningful chances, while Derry’s clinical finishing and solid defense marked their most complete performance of the season. The victory ended Shelbourne’s seven-match unbeaten run and marked Derry’s first home league win over their rivals since 2020, positioning the team as serious title contenders. Both managers made several second-half changes, but Shelbourne never threatened a comeback, and Derry held firm for the clean sheet. The two teams are set to meet again soon, adding further intrigue to the title race.