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Darragh Burns scores first goal for Derry City in FAI Cup final

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 6:10 PM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Darragh Burns scores first goal for Derry City in FAI Cup final

Summary

Darragh Burns scored his first goal for Derry City, delivering the winning strike in the FAI Cup final at Aviva Stadium on November 8, 2026. Burns expressed his satisfaction, stating that there was no better place to achieve this milestone than in a vital match. His goal was pivotal in securing the victory for Derry City in the decider, highlighting his impact in only his first season with the team.

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By the Numbers

•Darragh Burns scores winner for Derry City in FAI Cup final.
•Match held at Aviva Stadium on November 8, 2026.
•Burns' goal signifies his first for the club.
•His performance is crucial in a decisive match.
•Derry City celebrates a major milestone in the tournament.

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6:10 PMBBC Sport — First Derry goal worth the wait for final hero Burns

What they're saying

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Derry City's FAI Cup final hero Darragh Burns says there is "nowhere better" to get his first goal for the club than scoring the winner at the Aviva Stadium in the decider.
— BBC Sport

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