The sweltering heat wouldn’t have helped the players or the sticky Brandywell pitch but the fans certainly lapped it up in the stands and our photographer George Sweeney was on hand to take a few fantastic snaps before kick-off. Recognise anyone? Make sure to tag and share!
21. Summer nights at Brandywell
Young fans pictured with Derry City’s Ciaron Harkin, before the game against Shelbourne, on Friday night. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2321GS - 55 Photo: George Sweeney
22. Summer nights at Brandywell
Mask a Wish winners, from Culmore Manor, Willie McLaughlin, former Derry City steward and Robert Montgomery pictured with Derry City manager Ruaidhri on Friday night. Included in the photos are Mark Harrigan, Ryan O’Donnell and Daniel McColgan. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2321GS - 56 Photo: George Sweeney
23. Summer nights at Brandywell
Derry City fans at the game against Shelbourne in the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2321GS - 54 Photo: George Sweeney
24. Summer nights at Brandywell
Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins signs a shirt for a young fan before the game against Shelbourne on Friday night. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2321GS - 57 Photo: George Sweeney