Match Preview - Bray Wanderers v Kerry FC Friday October 17

In the final match of the 2025 League season, Bray play host to Kerry on Friday at the Carlisle Grounds. 

With the play-off’s secured, and UCD certain to provide the opposition in the Semi Final, the only matter left undecided is the third and fourth placings. 

The Wicklow side need a point to be certain of third, even if the ‘College defeat Finn Harps in their final outing. 

Currently 26 points separate the two clubs in the standings, with Wanderers in third and Kerry who are in ninth position. 

“Of course, we are disappointed with the last few results in the League. But the hard work was done over the previous 30 games. And we will be more than ready for those UCD matches when they come round next week,” said First Team Coach Paul Heffernan. 

“We have just about everyone in our squad fit and ready to play their part. But first, we want to finish our League campaign with a victory against Kerry on Friday.” 

 

 

Irish U17 cap Billy O’Neill is available after suspension. 

Alain Kizenga also returns after Republic of Ireland U19 Duty. 

But midfielder Jamie Ryan remains out with a shoulder problem. 

 

 

When the teams met last March at Mounthawk Park, Calum Costello’s goal sealed a 1-0 away win for Wanderers. 

In the return fixture last April at the Carlisle Grounds, Bray won 4-2 with goals by Danú Kinsella Bishop (2), Cian Doyle, and Cian Curtis. Ryan Kelliher pulled two back for the visitors. 

Back in June at Mounthawk Park, Kerry recorded their first every win over the Wicklow side. 

Kennedy Amechi gave the team from the Kingdom an early lead. Max Murphy equalised from the penalty spot. But Abel Oluwatomisin Alabi claimed a late winner.