Derry City secures 2-0 victory over Sligo under interim manager
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Derry City won 2-0 against Sligo Rovers in their first match under interim manager Mark Connolly at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on August 7, 2026. Derry's goals came from Barry Cotter, who scored in the 54th minute, and Adam O'Reilly, who doubled the lead in the 65th minute. This match follows the departure of former manager Tiernan Lynch, announced earlier in the week. Derry aims to maintain this positive momentum into their upcoming FAI Cup quarter-final match against UC Dublin on August 14.
- •Derry City defeated Sligo Rovers 2-0 on August 7, 2026.
- •Barry Cotter scored first in the 54th minute.
- •Adam O'Reilly added the second goal in the 65th minute.
- •Mark Connolly was appointed as interim manager after Tiernan Lynch's departure.
- •Derry faces UC Dublin in the FAI Cup quarter-final on August 14.
- 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Derry beat Sligo in interim boss Connolly's opener
"Derry City register a 2-0 win over Sligo Rovers in their first match under interim manager Mark Connolly at the Ryan McBride Brandywell.
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