AdvertisementIt was only the fourth win at Brandywell this season and a seventh clean sheet, moving Derry to within a point of fifth placed Shelbourne. 🔴⚪ pic.twitter.com/2TZRPiKIwU — League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) August 7, 2026In came Cotter, Cameron Dummigan, Patrick McClean and Liam Boyce in an attacking-minded line-up. Seven minutes into the second half Duffy attempted to find the far corner with a right-footed strike from the edge of the box which deflected behind for a corner. 10 minutes later, Derry doubled their advantage after Boyce returned a pass to O’Reilly, who broke through the Sligo defence and fired low past Sargeant. It was the perfect start to Connolly’s reign as the mood at Brandywell took a significant upturn.