Bohemians have confirmed a historic friendly against Bohemians Praha at Dalymount Park on September 26 - the last international club match at the ground before its redevelopment. The 3:00 pm kick-off falls during the international break, setting up the first-ever meeting between the two clubs.
What’s happening at Dalymount?
The fixture marks the final international club friendly at Dalymount Park before work begins on the stadium’s redevelopment. Both clubs have shared their excitement on social media, with Bohs president Matt Devaney calling it a fitting send-off for the iconic ground. ‘For those of us supporting Bohs for a long time, we always held out hope that the two clubs might be drawn to play each other in European competition,’ Devaney said. ‘But we feel that the last international club friendly to take place in Dalymount Park before its redevelopment is a really fitting send-off for the ground we all love so well.’
Darek Jakubowicz of Bohemians Praha added: ‘Dalymount Park is a famous Irish stadium, and its resemblance to Ďolíček is more than obvious. It will undoubtedly be an unforgettable experience for both clubs.’ The Czech side also highlighted the timing during the international break, when league football is paused, as ideal for fans to travel.
Why this friendly matters for Bohemians
With Dalymount’s redevelopment looming, this match serves as a sentimental finale for a stadium steeped in Bohs history. The club sits fourth in the Premier Division with 54 points from 36 games, 12 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers. Their recent form reads WWLLD, including a 4-1 win over Drogheda United on November 1, 2025, and a two-game winning streak.
Bohemians have scored 48 goals this season but conceded 39, leaving them with a +9 goal difference. The friendly against their Czech namesakes offers a rare chance to test themselves against a club with a similar identity - and a stadium that mirrors Ďolíček in layout.
What comes next for Bohs?
After the international break, Bohs return to league action with European ambitions still in play. The Dalymount friendly adds a unique chapter to their 2025-26 season, which has already seen them push for a top-three finish. With 16 wins, six draws, and 14 losses, they’re just 12 points adrift of Shamrock Rovers but hold a +9 goal difference.
The club’s focus now shifts to maintaining momentum in the Premier Division while preparing for life at the redeveloped Dalymount Park. For now, the spotlight is on September 26 - when two historic clubs face off for the first time in an international friendly.
