Derry City vs Bohemians: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Derry City prepare to host Bohemians on February 20, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this IRELAND: Premier Division fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Derry City, currently 3rd in the standings with 4 points from 2 games, are close to the leaders with only 2 points separating them. They've earned 4 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Bohemians, sitting 2nd with 4 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 1 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Derry City and Bohemians have favored Derry City, with Bohemians claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-3). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Dundalk, Derry City recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Callister, Fleming, Slevin, McClean, Winchester, McClean, O'Reilly, Duffy, Clarke, Markey, Thomas. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Bohemians's last outing came against Sligo Rovers, where they secured a 4-0 victory using a 3-4-1-2 system. Their starting XI featured Chorazka, Mullen, Todd, Hickey, Tierney, Flores , Devoy, Power, Rooney, Whelan, James-Taylor. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Looking ahead, Derry City are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Derry City and Bohemians are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Derry City's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Bohemians's games average 2.8 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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