Derry City, Bohemians Draw as Fan Violence Erupts at Brandywell

Derry City and Bohemians played to a 1-1 draw at the Brandywell Stadium, with Derry's new striker Afolabi Akinyemi scoring his first goal for the club just before halftime. Bohemians equalized early in the second half through Ross Tierney, maintaining their second-place position in the League of Ireland Premier Division. The match was marred by off-pitch disturbances, including clashes between supporters and a flare thrown onto the pitch causing a delay. Despite Derry's dominance in the first half and several chances, Bohemians showed resilience to secure a point, benefiting Shamrock Rovers who remain top of the league. Both teams have now played an equal number of games, with Derry sitting third and Bohemians second, trailing Shamrock Rovers by seven and eight points respectively. Debutant Brandon Fleming also made a notable contribution for Derry by assisting Akinyemi's goal.