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Egypt Premier LeagueDerry City vs CSKA Sofia: kickoff time, lineups and prediction, 16 July
Europa League
- Ellis Chapman 47'
- Ioannis Pittas 74'
- Barry Cotter 90+18' (og)
What to know
Derry City host CSKA Sofia in round of the Europa League on Thursday 16 July 2026. Kickoff is at 20:30 Mecca time at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Londonderry. Derry City are #1 in the table and CSKA Sofia are #2.
- Derry City (#1) against CSKA Sofia (#2): a direct fight at the top of the table.
Which channel shows Derry City vs CSKA Sofia?
Channels showing this match, by country.
Broadcasters have not been announced yet. Check back closer to kickoff.
Form
The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.
Derry CityPrevious meetings
Who is out: Derry City and CSKA Sofia
Derry City- No absences reported.
CSKA Sofia- No absences reported.
Stadium: The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium
Table: Europa League
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Juventus |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 3 |
| 2 |  Crystal Palace |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 3 |
| 3 |  Sparta Praha |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 4 |  Beşiktaş |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 5 |  Union Saint-Gilloise |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 6 |  Ferencvárosi |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 7 |  Benfica |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 8 |  Bayer 04 Leverkusen |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 9 |  OFI |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 10 |  Olympique Lyonnais |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 11 |  Torreense |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 12 |  AFC Bournemouth |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 13 |  Olympiacos F.C. |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 14 |  Salzburg |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 15 |  Omonia Nicosia |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 16 |  Sunderland |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 17 |  Rennes |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 18 |  Hapoel Be'er Sheva |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 19 |  Dinamo Zagreb |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 20 |  Sturm Graz |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 21 |  Jagiellonia Białystok |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 22 |  Real Sociedad |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 23 |  Anderlecht |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 24 |  Lillestrøm |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 25 |  AZ Alkmaar |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 26 |  Celta de Vigo |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 27 |  Levski Sofia |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 28 |  Celtic |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 29 |  TSG Hoffenheim |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 30 |  AC Milan |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 31 |  Celje |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 32 |  Olympique Marseille |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 33 |  Ararat-Armenia |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 34 |  Viktoria Plzeň |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 35 |  Lech Poznań |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
| 36 |  NEC Nijmegen |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -5 | 0 |
Questions and answers
What time does Derry City vs CSKA Sofia kick off?
Derry City vs CSKA Sofia kicks off on Thursday 16 July 2026 at 20:30 Mecca time (17:30 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.
Which channel is showing Derry City vs CSKA Sofia?
Broadcasters have not been announced yet. This page updates as soon as they are.
Where is Derry City vs CSKA Sofia being played?
At The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Londonderry, which holds 7,700 people.
How can I watch Derry City vs CSKA Sofia if it isn't shown in my country?
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