Rep. Ireland - Premier DivisionStarWelcome to the Turboscores match preview of the upcoming match between Derry City and Sligo Rovers, taking place on Friday, 24 May 2024, at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry.
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Derry City, Recent FormThe 1-0 away defeat to Shamrock Rovers will not have sat easily with the Derry City squad, who would not have been pleased to squander all three points. Their share of possession in that meeting was 56%, while racking up 11 shots along the way, 0 of which were on target, in contrast to Shamrock Rovers, who had 16 shots on goal with 5 on target.
They have a modest amount of points to show from their last 6 games, in spite of only conceding 2 goals, because they have failed to be as predictable in their scoring at the other end despite a reasonable 5 goals. They have scored in 5 of their last 6 home games but have only managed to keep 1 clean sheet in those games.
With an unbeaten league tally of 5 games from 6, their recent form should be viewed positively, especially with 3 wins thrown in.
On an individual basis, Patrick Hoban will be looking to get on the scoresheet again having scored 9 goals in Derry City's 18 league games this season.
Sligo Rovers, Recent FormBuilding up confidence within his squad will be a priority for Sligo Rovers supremo John Russell after sustaining a heavy 3-0 home loss to Bohemian FC.
Having conceded 7 goals and scored just 2 in their last 6 games, they have been very fortunate to pick up 5 points. They have failed to score in 4 of their last 6 games; however, they've kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 6 away games.
They're experiencing a bit of an unwelcome spell of form away from home, having lost 3 of their last 6 on the road and picking up only 2 wins.
Ellis Chapman will be keen to get his name on the scoresheet against Derry City in this match, having already scored 3 goals in his last 6 away games for Sligo Rovers.
The previous meeting between these two sides was not one to live long in the memory; that match finished without a goal, and both teams settling for a point apiece.
Ahead of this match, Derry City won't like the look of their goal stats, having failed to secure a goal in their last 2 meetings against The Bit O'Red. Playing at home, Derry City have scored in 3 of their last 3 league games against Sligo.
Sligo has had a poor run in this fixture when they visit Derry City, being unable to find a win from any of their last 6 league meetings at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.
There is only really one injury concern for the Derry City manager Ruaidhrí Higgins ahead of this clash, with Colm Whelan (Knee) missing out, which gives Higgins a strong squad to pick his starting eleven from.
John Russell has a number of injury concerns in his Sligo squad to contend with: Will Fitzgerald (Foot), John Mahon (Achilles tendon), Nando Pijnaker (Broken rib) and Simon Power (Groin)
Derry City Playing at home | Sligo Rovers Playing away from home | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | Goals scored | 1.3 |
| 1 | Goals conceded | 1.6 |
| 53' | Time first goal scored | 22' |
| 68' | Time first goal conceded | 19' |
| 1.9 | Yellow cards | 1.9 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0.1 |
| 3.1 | Subs used | 3.6 |
| 4-1 | Biggest victory | 5-0 |
| 3-1 | Biggest defeat | 3-0 |
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