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LIVE BLOG: FAI Cup Final as it happened

Over 20,000 Derry City supporters arrive in Dublin ahead of the 2022 FAI Cup Final against Shelbourne

Can Ruaidhri Higgins’ troops bridge a 10 year gap and lift the FAI’s blue riband trophy? Dublin has turned red and white ahead of the biggest match in the domestic calendar as the Candy Stripes look for a SIXTH FAI Cup title. Keep up to date with all the build-up, action and reaction with our live blog.

LIVE BLOG: FAI Cup Final as it happened

Key Events

  • Derry City are Five times champions of the FAI Cup
  • The last time the Candy Stripes lifted the trophy was back in 2012
  • Over 20,000 Derry fans have made the trip to Dublin
  • Derry twice played Shels in the final, winning in 95 and losing in 97

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