Derry City fans pictured in the Mark Farren Stand before Friday's league clash with Galway United.

placeholder image — Derry City fans pictured in the Mark Farren Stand before Friday's league clash with Galway United.

In pictures: Derry City fans in top form as Candy Stripes move into fourth

By Simon Collins

Published 21st Sep 2026, 09:36 GMT

Derry City fans were in buoyant mood going into the international break as the club’s rise under interim boss Mark Connolly continued with a 1-0 victory over Galway United at Brandywell.

The Monaghan man has guided the team to fourth spot on 41 points with this latest win – a fifth in all competitions – as Derry promise to salvage some pride from a difficult year.

Photographer Kevin Morrison was at Brandywell on Friday night to capture these fantastic snaps of fans who are riding the crest of a wave at present.

Drive 105's Matchnight live team pictured as they commentate on the game.

5. Red and white army in top form

Drive 105's Matchnight live team pictured as they commentate on the game. Photo: KEVIN MORRISON

Derry City fans all smiles as the Candy Stripes earn a 1-0 win over Galway at Brandywell.

6. Red and white army in top form

Derry City fans all smiles as the Candy Stripes earn a 1-0 win over Galway at Brandywell. Photo: KEVIN MORRISON

These young Derry City fans are enjoying that winning feeling at Brandywell once again.

7. Red and white army in top form

These young Derry City fans are enjoying that winning feeling at Brandywell once again. Photo: KEVIN MORRISON

Derry City fans delighted with the upturn in fortunes at Brandywell in recent weeks.

8. Red and white army in top form

Derry City fans delighted with the upturn in fortunes at Brandywell in recent weeks. Photo: km

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