Higgins: Too early to talk of statement wins
Derry City manager Ruaidhrí Higgins alluded to a tactical tweak at half time which enabled his side to pull off a landmark away win over champions Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium.
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LOI round up: Derry and Dundalk make statements in victories
In tonight's action in the Airtricity League of Ireland, Derry City lay down an early season marker with a 2-1 win over Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght Stadium, as the champions search for their first win.
Hoops' sluggish start continues as Derry take spoils
Shamrock Rovers suffered their first home defeat in the league since May 2021 as their sluggish start to the season continued with a 2-1 loss to Derry City in an absorbing contest.
LOI preview: Derry face defensively-depleted Hoops
The first league meeting of title rivals Shamrock Rovers and Derry City was not expected to draw this much intrigue given it is just the third match week of the new League of Ireland season.
Depleted defence makes for Shamrock Rovers intrigue against Derry City
It's only a couple of games into the new SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season and thus far reigning champions Shamrock Rovers have incurred more red cards than they have points on the board.
League of Ireland wrap: Bohs beat Dundalk, Rovers held at Drogheda
There was a full programme of matches this evening in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division as last year's Champions dropped points away from home.
League of Ireland wrap: Bohemians only side to take all three points
Bohemians were the only side to take three points on the opening night of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division season.
Redmond snatches late Pat's leveller to frustrate Derry
A dogged St Patrick's Athletic snatched an unlikely point, leaving Derry City demoralised, at a heaving Richmond Park.