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!
33. Summer nights at Brandywell
Relatives of Derry City’s Ciaran Coll, including his young son Keegan, were at the game against Shelbourne on Friday night. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2321GS - 66 Photo: George Sweeney
34. Summer nights at Brandywell
Derry City fans at the game against Shelbourne in the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2321GS - 64 Photo: George Sweeney
35. Summer nights at Brandywell
Derry City fans at the game against Shelbourne in the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2321GS - 69 Photo: George Sweeney
36. Summer nights at Brandywell
A young fan has a picture taken with Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins before the game against Shelbourne on Friday night. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2321GS - 70 Photo: George Sweeney