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Derry City advances to FAI Cup quarter-finals with 2-1 win over UCD

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 9:05 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Derry City advances to FAI Cup quarter-finals with 2-1 win over UCD
Summary

Derry City secured a place in the FAI Cup quarter-finals following a 2-1 victory against UCD at the UCD Bowl on August 14. Michael Duffy opened the scoring with a free-kick early in the match. UCD responded with an equalizer from Louis Dignam but Tyler Smith scored the decisive goal in the second half, securing Derry's advancement. This win extends interim manager Mark Connolly's unbeaten run in charge amidst ongoing issues with player James McClean's status at the club.

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  • •Derry City wins 2-1 against UCD in FAI Cup match
  • •Michael Duffy and Tyler Smith score for Derry City
  • •Louis Dignam equalizes for UCD in the first half
  • •Derry remains unbeaten under interim manager Mark Connolly
  • •James McClean absent from the squad for another match
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  • 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Derry City beat UCD to advance in FAI Cup
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Derry book their spot in the FAI Cup quarter-finals after beating UCD 2-1 at the UCD Bowl.

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