Derry City charged by FAI for failing to fulfil Rovers fixture

Candystripes stood down squad for 14 days following positive Covid-19 tests

Derry City have been charged with failing to fulfil last week’s League of Ireland game against Shamrock Rovers, leading to a possible forfeiture.

The FAI have charged Derry City with failing to fulfil last week’s League of Ireland game against Shamrock Rovers, leading to a possible forfeiture.

The club informed the FAI that Northern Ireland’s Public Health Agency has stood down their entire first-team squad and staff for a 14-day period of self-isolation, until November 6 inclusive, following positive tests in the squad.