Overview
- Adam O'Reilly gave Derry the lead late in the first half with a deft lob after Dipo Akinyemi's hold-up play.
- Mipo Odubeko equalised on 54 minutes, scoring after Brian Maher saved Kerr McInroy's initial shot.
- Derry sit third in the Premier Division, trailing second-place Bohemians on goal difference in the push for European spots.
- Shelbourne are fourth, seven points behind Derry with two games in hand under new manager Joey O'Brien.
- Brian Maher made a key save and Sam Todd produced a goal-line clearance before the break, and both teams next visit Drogheda United on Monday and Friday respectively.