Derry City defeats Shelbourne 1-0 with late Michael Duffy goal

Derry City secured a 1-0 victory against Shelbourne at Tolka Park in an SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match. Michael Duffy scored the decisive goal deep into injury time, marking his 50th league goal for the club.

Derry interim boss Mark Connolly expressed pride in his team's effort following the win. The result allows Derry City to leapfrog Shelbourne into fifth place in the league standings. Despite a strong performance from Shelbourne goalkeeper Eddie Beach, who made several key saves, the hosts were unable to secure a win, continuing a difficult period for manager John Russell.