Preview
Shelbourne enter the match in excellent momentum after securing back-to-back victories and will now look to extend their unbeaten run to six matches. The situation is further improved by the return of two important players from suspension – McInroy (17/1) and top scorer Martin (15/6). The only confirmed absence remains Casey (2/0), who has been sidelined since February.
Derry City are going through a deeply disappointing period and appear to be in a genuine crisis of form. They are winless in their last five league matches (0-4-1) and have managed only four victories across 18 rounds this season. On top of that, the home side is weakened by suspensions and injuries, with five players ruled out and two more considered doubtful:
❌ Stott (16/0) – suspended
❌ Markey (14/1) – suspended
❌ McClean (12/1)
❌ Slevin (5/0)
❌ Maher (1/0)
❓ Duffy (12/5)
❓ Winchester (12/0)
Considering Shelbourne’s improving form, the return of key players and Derry City’s growing squad problems, Shelbourne has a slide edge in this match.