After three winless league matches Ruaidhri Higgins called for a response and the players duly responded with a morale-boosting victory over Dundalk who remain rooted to the bottom of the table after eight matches.
Derry City club photographer KEVIN MORRISON was drafted into the ‘Journal’ starting line-up for match night duties on Friday and delivered a match-winning performance with this selection of fans’ photographs.
Can you spot a familiar face?
5. Smiley, happy Derry City people at Brandywell
Derry City's strength and conditioning coach Kevin McCreadie shares a joke with these fans ahead of kick-off. Photo: km
6. Smiley, happy Derry City people at Brandywell
A view from the top for this Derry City fan as Ruaidhri Higgins' men move up the rankings with victory over Dundalk. Photo: km
7. Smiley, happy Derry City people at Brandywell
These two young fans in the Mark Farren Stand are waiting to be entertained by Ruaidhri Higgins' side. Photo: km
8. Smiley, happy Derry City people at Brandywell
These two Derry City fans are enjoying the match night experience as City coast to victory. Photo: kEVIN Morrison