Ireland. Cup. Semi-finals

Galway vs Derry City

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Galway

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Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 16:00 CET

Derry City

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Can Derry City pull off a result at Home Arena? That's the big question ahead of their Ireland. Cup. Semi-finals trip to face Galway on Saturday, October 10, 2026, kick-off at 16:00. Located in Germany, the ground will be packed with passionate home supporters. Referee Martin Petersen will have his hands full. Weather: Windy, 16°C. Galway could be short-handed without Becker, though Derry City have their own worries with Schmitt in doubt. Historical context: Derry City 2 - 1 Galway (2024). Derry City 0 - 1 Galway (2023). Derry City 3 - 2 Galway (2023). Derry City 1 - 0 Galway (2021). Derry City 3 - 4 Galway (2022). Prediction: 2:0.

Fan Reactions (23)

★★★★☆ 3.9 / 5 (23 reviews)

Michael R. 1 days ago

★★★☆☆

Derry City have been in fantastic form lately. Pure footballing magic! I'm calling 4:3.

Markus H. 1 days ago

★★★☆☆

Derry City have been in fantastic form lately. That second half was insane! I'm calling 1:1.

Christian L. 1 days ago

★★★★★

Derry City have been in fantastic form lately. Goalkeeper was a wall! I'm calling 3:0.

Emma S. 1 days ago

★★★★★

The atmosphere at the stadium will be incredible on Oct 10! We were robbed! I think it'll be 0:0.

Peter S. 1 days ago

★★★★★

The atmosphere at the stadium will be incredible on Oct 10! VAR ruined everything again! I think it'll be 1:1.

Marie H. 1 days ago

★★★★★

I've watched every Galway game this season. Legendary performance! This one ends 4:0 for sure.

Uwe G. 22 hours ago

★★★★★

The atmosphere at the stadium will be incredible on Oct 10! Devastating defeat... I think it'll be 4:2.

Julia B. 22 hours ago

★★★☆☆

Galway vs Derry City is always a cracker! Pure footballing magic! My money is on 0:1.

Marie H. 21 hours ago

★★★★☆

I've watched every Galway game this season. Midfield dominated completely! This one ends 4:2 for sure.

Andreas B. 20 hours ago

★★★☆☆

Galway vs Derry City is always a cracker! The ref was blind! My money is on 0:2.

Uwe G. 20 hours ago

★★★★★

I've watched every Galway game this season. We were robbed! This one ends 0:0 for sure.

Laura R. 19 hours ago

★★★☆☆

Just got my ticket for the match on Oct 10! Devastating defeat... Hoping for 1:3 in our favor.

Jan P. 15 hours ago

★★★☆☆

Galway vs Derry City is always a cracker! Goalkeeper was a wall! My money is on 2:0.

Anna W. 15 hours ago

★★★☆☆

Just got my ticket for the match on Oct 10! Heartbreaking loss. Hoping for 1:0 in our favor.

Wolfgang N. 14 hours ago

★★★☆☆

No way Derry City wins this at Galway's ground. Heartbreaking loss. Final score: 2:0.

Lena D. 13 hours ago

★★★★☆

Neutral fan here - just want to see great football. VAR ruined everything again! Expecting 4:1.

Lena D. 11 hours ago

★★★★☆

Dream match! Galway and Derry City always deliver. Can't believe what I just watched! Gonna be 1:2.

Stefan W. 11 hours ago

★★★☆☆

No way Derry City wins this at Galway's ground. Midfield dominated completely! Final score: 2:3.

Marie H. 9 hours ago

★★★☆☆

My dad and I watch every Galway game together. Clinical finish from the lads! Our prediction: 2:0.

Sarah K. 9 hours ago

★★★★★

Neutral fan here - just want to see great football. Totally deserved win! Expecting 3:0.

Julia B. 7 hours ago

★★★☆☆

Dream match! Galway and Derry City always deliver. Totally deserved win! Gonna be 2:2.

Wolfgang N. 5 hours ago

★★★★☆

My dad and I watch every Galway game together. Clinical finish from the lads! Our prediction: 2:3.

Daniel F. 29 min ago

★★★★★

Been waiting for this fixture since the schedule dropped! The ref was blind! Galway to win 4:0.