Match Preview - Bray Wanderers v Cobh Ramblers Friday August 8

Bray put their impressive home record in the First Division on the line when they host Cobh in a top of the table clash on Friday at the Carlilse Grounds. 

Currently just two points separate the two clubs in the standings, with Wanderers in third and the Cork side occupying second place. 

In what is the final game of the third series of matches, Wanderers’ First Team Coach Paul Heffernann said “There’s still a full round of fixtures after Cobh. So, there will be more twists and turns. But we definitely know the importance of Friday’s game.” 

He went to stress “It’s a great test for us and one that the players will be really excited about. So, hopefully there’s a big crowd in the Carlisle to get behind the team.” 

 

 

On-loan winger Matthew Britton has resumed training. 

But striker Danú Kinsella Bishop, defender Harvey Warren and midfielder Jamie Ryan are all doubts. 

 

 

When the teams met last March at the Carlisle Grounds, Wanderers won 2-1. 

Billy O’Neill’s first senior goal was cancelled out by David Bošnjak. Max Murphy sealed the Wicklow club’s victory with an injury time penalty. 

In the reverse fixture at St. Colman’s Park last May, Jamie Duggan gave the Green and Whites an early lead. 

Cian Murphy equalised before Cian Bargary claimed a last-gasp winner in Ramblers’ 2-1 success.