Derry to start 2026 league campaign home to Sligo

[ASFN Admin]

Derry City will start their League of Ireland Premier Division campaign at home to Sligo Rovers at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Friday, 6 February.

The league's opening weekend will also see Bohemians host St. Patrick's Athletic on Sunday, 8 February (14:00 GMT).

Tiernan Lynch's side were runners-up to Shamrock Rovers last season with their 1-0 win over the Bit O' Red in October proving key in securing European football for the 2026-27 campaign.

Not only will their campaign start against Sligo, but it will end against the same opponents on Friday, 30 October.

Six days prior to the league opener, the Candystripes will contest the Men's President's Cup against Rovers at Tallaght Stadium.

Derry's first visit to the champions in the league comes in an away fixture on 6 March.

Derry City's first six League of Ireland fixtures​

Round One: Friday, 6 February - Derry City v Sligo Rovers (19:45 GMT)

Round Two: Friday, 13 February - Dundalk v Derry City (19:45)

Round Three: Friday, 20 February - Derry City v Bohemians (19:45)

Round Four: Friday, 27 February - Derry City v Waterford (19:45)

Round Five: Friday, 6 March - Shamrock Rovers v Derry City (20:00)

Round Six: Friday, 13 March - Derry City v Shelbourne (19:45)

You must be registered for see images

Continue reading...