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.

Another Derry fans tucking into the top notch matchnight grub from the chippy at Brandywell.

9. Red and white army in top form

Another Derry fans tucking into the top notch matchnight grub from the chippy at Brandywell. Photo: KM

Another happy Derry City fan watches on from the Mark Farren Stand.

10. Red and white army in top form

Another happy Derry City fan watches on from the Mark Farren Stand. Photo: KEVIN MORRISON

Thumbs up from this young Maiden City Soccer representative and Derry City fan.

11. Red and white army in top form

Thumbs up from this young Maiden City Soccer representative and Derry City fan. Photo: KM

Smiling faces pictured at Brandywell on Friday night.

12. Red and white army in top form

Smiling faces pictured at Brandywell on Friday night. Photo: KEVIN MORRISON

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