Derry City eliminated from UEFA Conference League by Rijeka
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Derry City was eliminated from the UEFA Conference League qualifiers after losing 1-0 to Rijeka at Brandywell on July 30, 2026. Rijeka's Daniel Adu-Adjei scored in the 14th minute, increasing their aggregate lead to 2-0. Derry City had opportunities, from Liam Boyce, but could not convert any chances. The defeat marks the end of Derry's European campaign this season, as they prepare for a league match against St Patrick's Athletic on August 2.
- •Derry City lost 1-0 to Rijeka, 0-2 on aggregate.
- •Adu-Adjei scored the only goal in the 14th minute.
- •Derry had early chances but failed to score.
- •Rijeka advances to the third qualifying round.
- •Derry's next match is against St Patrick's Athletic on August 2.
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Lacklustre Derry City exit Europe after Rijeka defeat
"Derry City bow out of the Uefa Conference League qualifiers after Rijeka won 1-0 at Brandywell.
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