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Match Preview: Derry City v Galway United

Match Preview: Derry City v Galway United

Galway United return to action this Monday night, when they face Derry City at FIND Insurance Celtic Park, in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division.

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Derry City

The Candystripes are managed by Tiernan Lynch, who the led the Ulster men to a second placed finish last season.

Derry come into the game following a 1-1 draw against Bohs on Friday night.

Derry have made a number of new signings this season, with Darragh Markey and former Republic of Ireland international, James McClean eye-catching additions for the Brandywell outfit.

For many, City were one of the title favourites for 2026. They currently sit in mid-table just above United.

The north-west side were defeated by Galway, at Eamonn Deacy Park earlier this season.

Michael Duffy will be a key man for City, the talented winger is currently in scintillating form.

Tiernan Lynch urges Derry City fans to trust the process

‍Galway United

United come into this game in 6th position.

Galway had a very competitive 2-2 draw against St. Patrick's Athletic, last Friday night.

The westerners made a number of new signings before the 2026 season, with Kris Twardek very impressive for the westerners so far in his debut season with Galway.

Galway United squad: Evan Watts, Hugo Pires Da Cunha, Killian Brouder, Junior Thiam, Axel Pieshold, David Hurley, Aaron Bolger, Jimmy Keohane, Conor McCormack, Ed McCarthy, Dara McGuinness, Stephen Walsh, Cillian Tollett, James Morahan, Wasiri Williams, Kris Twardek, Lee Devitt, Matty Wolfe, Gianfranco Facchineri, Al-Amin Kazeem, Francely Lomboto, Arthur Parker, Hugo Pires Da Cunha, Nicholas Fleuriau Chateau, Frantz Pierrot.

John Caulfield signs new two-year deal with Galway United

Manager's thoughts

Speaking ahead of Friday's game, Galway United manager, Caulfield said that this Friday's game will be a difficult task.

"They are a very good side. They've some really good players. It's a quick turnaround as well. Hopefully we can carry Friday's second half performance into Monday."

Galway United v Derry City

SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

Venue: FIND Insurance Celtic Park

Date: Monday, May 4th 2026

Kick-off: 5pm

Tickets

Tickets for the game can be purchased here - Tickets

LOI TV

The game will also be streamed on LOI TV, for those that can’t make it to Derry.