Derry City v Riga: Live score, fan pictures, video and reaction from Derry's UEFA Conference League second leg tie in Riga

Derry City attempt to make history tonight and become the first Irish side to overturn a 2-0 first leg deficit in European football when they take on Riga FC tonight in Latvia.
Derry City players in training in Riga on Wednesday afternoon. Photograph by Kevin Moore.Derry City players in training in Riga on Wednesday afternoon. Photograph by Kevin Moore.
Derry City players in training in Riga on Wednesday afternoon. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

It's a momentous task for the Candy Stripes but they arrived in the Latvian capital on Wednesday morning in buoyant mood backed by a large travelling support.

Over 300 Derry supporters are expected to descend on the city today and have been revelling into the small hours as they ready themselves for the big match at the Skonto Stadium. (Kick-off 6p.m Irish time).

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Should Derry produce a memorable result a second round date with either MFK Ruzomberok of Slovakia or FK Kauno Zalagiris of Lithuania awaits not to mention an significant financial award for progressing.

Derry Journal sports reporter Simon Collins is in Riga to keep you up to date. Follow all the action and reaction here with photographs, interviews and videos posted throughout the day in our live blog.

Derry City v Riga FC: Live score, fan pictures, video and reaction from Derry’s Uefa Conference League second leg

Key Events

  • Derry City must turnaround a 2-0 deficit to progress in Europe
  • No League of Ireland side has overcome a two goal deficit in European competition
  • The winners of the tie meet either MFK Ruzomberok of Slovakia or FK Kauno Zalagiris of Lithuania
  • Derry City last played in the Skonto Stadium in 2009

We’re live in Riga ahead of Derry City’s second leg tie

Derry Journal sports reporter Simon Collins is in Riga for the big match. Follow all the action here

Derry Journal sports reporter Simon Collins is in Riga for the big matchDerry Journal sports reporter Simon Collins is in Riga for the big match
Derry Journal sports reporter Simon Collins is in Riga for the big match

Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins says the team believes they can produce something special in Riga

Derry City fans in fine voice as they gathered in a Riga pub last night

Red and White army take over Riga

Fans make their way to Latvia to watch Derry City put on a show

Recognise anybody?

Derry City train at the Skonto Stadium

Derry players familiarise themselves with the stadium

Follow us live from Riga

Follow us live from Riga

Derry Journal sports reporter Simon Collins at the Skonto StadiumDerry Journal sports reporter Simon Collins at the Skonto Stadium
Derry Journal sports reporter Simon Collins at the Skonto Stadium

The Skonto Stadium in Riga

Skonto Stadium looks in superb condition ahead of tonight’s second leg tie

Derry City fans have brought the party to Riga

Derry City fans in Riga

Some of the Derry City fans who have landed in Riga to support the Candy Stripes

Ciaran Moran, Oran Harley, Paul O’Donnell, Gary McClelland, Shay Carlin and Caolan MacariCiaran Moran, Oran Harley, Paul O’Donnell, Gary McClelland, Shay Carlin and Caolan Macari
Ciaran Moran, Oran Harley, Paul O’Donnell, Gary McClelland, Shay Carlin and Caolan Macari
Niall Doherty, Martin Rimmer, Darren O’Hagan and Ethan O’Hagan enjoying their trip to RigaNiall Doherty, Martin Rimmer, Darren O’Hagan and Ethan O’Hagan enjoying their trip to Riga
Niall Doherty, Martin Rimmer, Darren O’Hagan and Ethan O’Hagan enjoying their trip to Riga
Stephen Doherty and family at Dublin AirportStephen Doherty and family at Dublin Airport
Stephen Doherty and family at Dublin Airport

Riga warming up for tonight’s visit of Derry City

Riga players doing some light work before lunch at the Skonto Stadium

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