April 29th features a match where St Patrick’s hosts Derry City in a clash of these two evenly matched Premier Division teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 11 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. 3rd placed St Patrick’s is fresh off their 2-0 shutout win against Finn Harps. Eoin Doyle scored the first goal for St Patrick’s in the 38th minute, then Eoin Doyle added another in the 57th minute on a penalty At the end of 90 a dissapointed Finn Harps couldn’t manage to score, and St Patrick’s took the shutout win. With 17 points in their last 10 matches St Patrick’s should be reasonably happy with their performance, while derry City is fresh off their 7-1 blowout win against UCD. William Patching scored the first goal for Derry City in the 13th minute, then McGonigle added another in the 21st minute. Derry City looks to continue their winning ways, having 7 wins in their last 10 matches.
In their last match on Friday Mar 18th, Derry City won by a score of 2 to 1. William Patching scored the first goal for Derry City in the 4th minute, then Tom Grivosti tied it up for St Patrick’s in the 47th minute.
Both McGonigle and William Patching have been the hottest scorers for Derry City in the last five each having scored 3 goals. Eoin Doyle has been the most effective weapon for St Patrick’s lately. The Irish attacker has netted two goals in his last 5 matches.