Irish Premier Division
Full-Time: Derry City 0 – 0 Shelbourne
Derry City is now on a six-match winless streak in the League of Ireland Premier Division after settling for a 0-0 draw against Shelbourne at Celtic Park on Monday evening.
As a result, the Candystripes find themselves three points behind fifth-placed Shelbourne, who have a game in hand over Tiernan Lynch’s squad.
Derry has drawn five of their last six games and has recorded 10 draws out of 19 matches this season.
Joey O’Brien’s Shelbourne entered the match with two consecutive victories and are now unbeaten in six games.
The match was characterized by a lack of clear chances, with James Clarke missing the target for Derry in the first half.
Following the interval, Derry’s goalkeeper Eddie Beach made a crucial save to deny Evan Caffrey, while Patrick McClean headed over from a set-piece delivered by his brother James in the closing moments.
Derry’s last victory came against reigning champions Shamrock Rovers on April 24, marking just five wins from their 20 Premier Division fixtures this season.
The next challenge for the home team is an away match against Dundalk on Friday evening.
Monday’s game is anticipated to be Derry’s second-to-last at the venue of the Derry GAA team, with a match against Bohemians scheduled for June 12, which will mark their final appearance before returning to their renovated Brandywell ground.