Match Preview - Bray Wanderers v Athlone Town September 5

Back home at the Carlisle Grounds for the first time in 28 days, Bray host Athlone Town on Friday at the Carlisle Grounds. 

Currently 36 points separate the two clubs in the standings, with Wanderers in third and the Midlanders occupying tenth place. 

Four of the five matches the club played in August were away from home. 

“With four away games including two trips to Donegal, we knew August was going to be a testing period for us. But we managed to pick up some points,” said First Team Coach Paul Heffernan. 

“We are looking forward to getting back to playing at the Carlise, and we must play to our highest possible level if we are to continue our good home form.” 

 

 

Both Billy O’Neill and Alain Kizenga are away on International duty with the Republic of Ireland U17 and U19 teams respectively. 

Midfielder Sean Brennan has resumed light training. 

But on-loan winger Matthew Britton is a doubt. 

 

 

When the teams met last April at the Athlone Town Stadium, Conor Knight sealed a 1-0 away win for Wanderers. 

In the return fixture last May at the Carlisle Grounds, Bray won 3-1 with goals by Harvey Warren, Conor Knight, and Billy O’Neill. Kyle Robinson pulled one back for the visitors. 

Back at the Athlone Town Stadium in June, Wanderers claimed a 4-0 away victory with Conor Knight, Cian Curtis, Billy O’Neill and Kilian Cantwell on the mark.