Derry City vs Waterford, 27 February 2026, League of Ireland Premier Division: form, head-to-head and match facts

Derry City’s attacking flair shone through at the Brandywell as they edged past Waterford 4‑2, extending their haul to 38 points and keeping them perched in fifth place. The win narrowed the gap to the league’s leaders while Waterford, now on 34 points in eighth, were left to rue the defensive lapses that saw them concede twice at home. Both sides have split their head‑to‑head meetings this season, each claiming a victory and sharing two draws, so the result added another chapter to a tightly contested rivalry. Despite the high‑scoring affair, Derry’s goal difference improved marginally to +2 (44‑42), whereas Waterford slipped to a -9 margin (42‑51). The three‑point swing leaves Derry within striking distance of a European spot, while Waterford must regroup to halt their slide toward the lower half of the table.