The Blues welcome Derry City to the RSC this Friday as Keith Long’s side return to league action against the Candystripes, and we have all the details you need ahead of the game.
Fixture: Waterford FC vs Derry City FC
Competition: SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division
Date: Friday 23rd August 2024
Venue: RSC
Kick-off: 7:45pm
WATERFORD FC
After falling to a late extra-time defeat to Athlone Town AFC in the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup last Friday, the Blues return their focus to league action this Friday with the visit of Derry City FC to the RSC.
In the Blues’ last league outing, they recovered from trailing two-nil at half-time against Bohemian FC at Dalymount Park a fortnight ago to pick up all three points thanks to second half goals from an Adam McDonnell own-goal, Darragh Power & Sam Glenfield – Glenfield’s first for the Blues.
That win kept the Blues in third spot in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division table – with 40 points to their name from 27 games – as Keith Long’s side kick-off their final round of fixtures against Derry City this Friday.
DERRY CITY FC
Ruairdhri Higgins brings his side back down to Munster for the second time in as many weeks to face the Blues this Friday – having made the long journey to Cork last weekend for their Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup Third Round tie which they progressed in thanks to a 72nd-minute goal from Sam Todd.
The Candystripes are winless in their last three games (2 Draws, 1 Loss), but before that were on a six game unbeaten run.
Derry have had success over the Blues this season, winning all three games against Keith Long’s side – including a two-nil win at the RSC back in April.
The Candystripes sit in second-place in the league table just two points behind Shelbourne, with 46 points to their name after 27 games.
TEAM NEWS
Niall O’Keeffe will miss the game against Derry City due to an ankle injury. Kacper Skwierzcynski will also miss the game through illness.
Kyle White (Hamstring) Sam Sargeant (Hand) both remain injured.
Darragh Leahy is available for selection, having his red-card against Athlone Town AFC last Friday overturned.
TICKET INFORMATION FOR THE GAME
Tickets for our SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division game against Derry City FC remain on sale now.
With tickets at a reduced 50% rate for both sets of supporters, a bumper crowd is expected at the RSC this Friday.
Click HERE to secure your tickets today.
All away-end tickets have been sold directly through Derry City FC.
FOLLOW THE GAME
Supporters unable to attend the game on Friday can watch the full game live on LOI TV from 7:30pm on Friday evening.
Build up to the game & live in-game updates will be provided across our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram & X), along with pre-game & post-game content.
