HNK Rijeka recorded a 1-0 away victory over Derry City in the UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round on July 30, 2026. The final score in Derry was 0-1, with the visitors leaving The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium with the win.
The match was played at Derry City's home ground, where the hosts were unable to find an equaliser after Rijeka moved ahead. By full-time, the single goal was enough to separate the sides in this Conference League qualifier.
For Derry City, the result means a narrow home defeat in an important European fixture. For HNK Rijeka, it was a successful trip as they kept a clean sheet and claimed a valuable win on the road.
The UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round tie on July 30 ended with Derry City 0, HNK Rijeka 1. The result from The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium will stand as a closely contested contest decided by one goal.
