Derry City confirm game against Bohemians will go ahead

Derry City have confirmed that their game against Bohemians will go ahead on Friday evening.

There was speculation that the match may be cancelled following the death of Queen Elizabeth II but Derry have confirmed their League of Ireland clash will be played as scheduled.

They take on Bohemians tonight at the Brandywell at 7.45 and the club confirmed the news on their social media.

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All other football games in Northern Ireland will not go ahead with the Irish Football Association announcing on Friday that as a mark of respect that they will postpone all fixtures.

In a statement issues on Friday, they said: “As a mark of respect following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this weekend’s fixtures across all affiliated football in Northern Ireland, and all other organised football activity, at all levels, have been postponed.”

Derry's clash against Bohemians will be shown live on RTE Two this evening.

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