Derry SFC Round 2B - Back Door Championship at Owenbeg

What to Expect

Round 2B of the Derry Senior Football Championship is the backdoor round for teams that lost their Round 1 ties on 16-17 August. Seven clubs compete here for survival, with winners advancing to Round 3 on 13-14 September and losers exiting the championship. The backdoor format keeps more teams involved deep into the summer and makes for competitive, high-stakes football throughout.

Good to Know

• Date: Weekend of 30-31 August 2026 at Owenbeg, Dungiven
• Round 1 losers competing for survival in the championship
• Winners advance to Round 3 (13-14 September)
• Losers exit the championship at this stage

Getting There

Owenbeg is near Dungiven, approximately 25km south of Derry city on the A6.