Derry City 5, Drogheda United 1 Derry City made a sensational five goal return to League of Ireland action against Drogheda United to maintain the pressure of Shelbourne at the top of table. With Shels defeating Galway and champions Shamrock Rovers surprisingly beaten by Sligo Rovers, the race for the title is developing into a two horse race with Derry showing they've not missed a gallop over the mid-season break. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Derry Journal, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
Going into the Friday's encounter off the back of three straight victories, Derry produced their most complete attacking display of the campaign to register their biggest home win of the season on a night that also saw the return to action of Colm Whelan. The former Ireland U21 striker has been out since May 1st 2023 but was introduced as a 76th minute substitute for Will Patching to cap an excellent night's work with more than a few signs Derry are building momentum are exactly the right moment. As well as the reintroduction of Whelan, Sadou Diallo and Daniel Kelly enjoyed their best performances of the season, the latter grabbing his first goal for the club and also laying on an assist for Pat Hoban, while Cameron Dummigan looks back to his brilliant best.
The Lurgan native was employed in the now fashionable inverted full-back role which allowed his influence to stretch into midfield and everything he did reeke.
