Honours even between Derry City and St Pat's
Derry City and St Patrick's Athletic played to a goalless draw in their League of Ireland Premier Division match at Celtic Park. Derry City has now extended their winless streak to five matches, drawing nine of their 18 league games this season. Both teams remain in their respective positions in the league table, with Derry City just above the relegation zone and St Pat's in second place.
- ▪Derry City drew 0-0 with St Patrick's Athletic at Celtic Park.
- ▪The match marked James McClean's 100th appearance for Derry City after recovering from injury.
- ▪Derry City remains sixth in the league, just two points above the relegation play-off spot.
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Honours even between Derry City and St Pat'sImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, James McClean returned from injury to make his 100th Derry City appearance ByOdhran CrumleyBBC Sport NI Journalist, AtCeltic Park Published1 minute agoDerry City were held to a goalless draw by St Patrick's Athletic in their League of Ireland Premier Division clash at Celtic Park. The Candystripes have now drawn nine of their 18 league matches so far this season, as their winless run extends to five matches. Boos from some sections of the home support greeted the sounding of the referee's whistle at the end of the game. Tiernan Lynch was able to avail of James McClean for the first time in six weeks, after he recovered from a hip problem to make his 100th appearance for his hometown club.
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