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

As Derry City prepare to host Waterford on February 27, 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 3 games, are close to the leaders with only 3 points separating them. They've earned 4 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Waterford, sitting 7th with 2 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 1 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 1 loss 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 1 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Derry City and Waterford have been competitive, with Waterford claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Bohemians, Derry City recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Beach, Fleming, McClean, Stott, Doherty, McClean, Winchester, Duffy, Clarke, Markey, Thomas. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Waterford's last outing came against Sligo Rovers, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured McMullan, Couto, Cann, Mahon, Heeney , Coyle , Noonan, Glenfield, Voilas , Lonergan, Amond. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Derry City are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Derry City and Waterford 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 1.8 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Waterford's games average 2.6 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 56% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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