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Bohemians v Derry City: Match details and TV Schedule as 2022 cup winners Derry take on the Bohs in FAI Cup semi-final

The Candystripes won the FAI Cup last in 2022, beating Shelbourne in the final 4-0

Derry City's Michael Duffy celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal in their FAI Cup quarter-final win over Shelbourne at the Brandywell      Picture: Margaret McLaughlin
Derry City's Michael Duffy celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal in their FAI Cup quarter-final win over Shelbourne at the Brandywell. Picture: Margaret McLaughlin

DERRY City’s push for silverware reaches the next stage as they prepare to face Dublin side Bohemians in the FAI Cup semi-finals.

The Brandywell side are still in with a should of completing the league and cup double but attentions turn to the semi-final against bottom-half side Bohs.

Ruaidhrí Higgins’ side comes into this game in a poor run of form, with the Candystripes only managing one win in four league games, with their latest outing ending in a 2-1 defeat to second-from-bottom Drogheda United.

Bohemians come into this game off the back of a 2-0 win against last-placed Dundalk, who look likely to be relegated amid financial troubles for the side this season.

Derry City celebrate after scoring against Bohemians in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division match the the Ryan McBride Brandywell
Derry City celebrate after scoring against Bohemians in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division match the the Ryan McBride Brandywell (Margaret McLaughlin)

With a place in the FAI Cup final at stake, both sides will fancy themselves in with a chance but it will be Derry City who go in with form on their side.

City have impressed in the cup this season, beating league leaders Shelbourne and 2023 cup winners St Patrick’s Athletic.

However, Bohemians have taken out UCD and lofty Shamrock Rovers along the cup route.

Where and when is Derry City v Bohemians happening?

The game will be played in Dalymount Park in Dublin with kick-off scheduled for 7.45pm.

Where can I watch Derry City v Bohemians on TV?

The game is being shown live on RTE2 and the coverage starts at 7.35pm.

The game is not being streamed on LOITV as it is not a league fixture.