Week 3 brings us a match on Mar 3rd where Shamrock Rovers plays host to Derry City in a Premier Division match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cold day, with daytime temperatures of only 4 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. Shamrock Rovers is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Drogheda United. Graham Burke scored the first goal for Shamrock Rovers in the 53rd minute, then Ryan Brennan tied it up for Drogheda United in the 89th minute earning Drogheda United a comeback draw. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches, while derry City is fresh off their 2-0 shutout win against Cork City. Patrick McEleney scored the first goal for Derry City in the 31st minute, then McEneff added another in the 63rd minute In the end, Cork City was frustrated by Derry City’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Derry City ended the match with the shutout victory. Derry City is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches.
This will be the first match for these two teams against eachother this season. Last season Shamrock Rovers won the head to head battle with 2 wins and 1 draw.
Cian Kavanagh has been the most effective weapon for Derry City lately. The Irish attacker has netted three goals in his last five matches. Simon Power has been on a hot streak lately. In the last five games, hes scored four goals for Shamrock Rovers.