Bohemians secured a thrilling 5-3 victory over Derry City at Dalymount Park. The match was a SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixture, with Bohemians coming from behind to win. Derry City led 1-0 at half-time, but Bohemians scored three quick goals in the second half to take the lead.
What Happened in the Match
The first chance of the match came in the 13th minute, with Tyler Smith winning possession from Patrick Hickey. Michael Duffy assisted James Clarke, whose shot was saved by Bohemians goalkeeper Paul Girand Walters. Bohemians' Senan Mullen assisted Douglas James-Taylor, who missed a chance. A poor pass by Patrick McClean led to a chance for Connor Parsons, but Conor Barr cleared a cross off his own goal-line. Derry City scored on the 34th minute, with Barry Cotter making a 40-yard run and assisting Michael Duffy. Michael Duffy scored with a low shot into the bottom right corner. Harry Vaughan assisted Senan Mullen, whose volley hit the crossbar.
The Turning Point
Bohemians equalized on the 47th minute, with Jordan Flores' corner being headed in by Patrick Hickey. Bohemians took the lead on the 50th minute, with Dawson Devoy's quick free-kick releasing Connor Parsons, who scored. Bohemians scored a third from another Jordan Flores corner, with Douglas James-Taylor scoring the third goal from six yards. James Clarke was sent off two minutes after the third goal for a poor challenge on Bohemians' Connor Parsons.
The Final Score
Derry City, with 10 men, scored on the 62nd minute, with Michael Duffy's cross being kept in by Adam O'Reilly, and Tyler Smith scoring. Bohemians scored a fourth goal through Patrick Hickey and Ross Tierney, with Ross Tierney rounding the goalkeeper to score. Bohemians scored a fifth goal on the 88th minute, with Ross Tierney scoring with a 25-yard drive into the top right corner. In the closing stages, Brian Maher saved a 20-yard strike from Dawson Devoy. Derry City were awarded a penalty late in the match, but it was not enough to change the outcome.
What This Means for Bohemians
With this win, Bohemians move to 3rd in the Premier Division, with 47 points from 28 games, and a recent form of WLDWW. They are 7 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers, and have a goal difference of +13, with 47 goals scored and 34 conceded. Their next fixture is against Sligo Rovers at home on 2026-08-28. The current squad can be found on our squad page, and the latest stats are available on our stats page. Bohemians are on a 3-game winning run, with their last result being a 5-3 win over Derry City on 2026-08-21. Their top scorer this season is not a current player, but they have a strong team performance.
