Match Preview - Bray Wanderers v Waterford FC Promotion / Relegation Play-off

For the second year in a row, Bray will contest the Promotion Relegation Play-off. 

With both UCD and Treaty United overcome in the First Division stages, Wanderers will face top-flight Waterford in the decider at Tolka Park on Friday. 

The Wicklow club have not featured in the Premier Division since the 2018 campaign. 

“The players deserve all the credit” viewed First Team Coach Paul Heffernan. 

“They have been brilliant all season long. But have really shown in the three play-off games not only their quality, but how hungry and desperate they are to get this club promoted.” 

He went on to stress “We know we must go and perform at an even higher level to try get past Waterford.” 

With the best attendance record at the Carlisle Grounds in 14 years, Heffernan is hoping the fans travel in numbers to Dublin to get behind Wanderers. 

“The support will play a massive part in Tolka Park on Friday night as they have done the last few weeks. We need them to bring the energy, bring the noise and give these players the support they deserve for one last time this season.” 

 

 

Republic of Ireland U17 cap Billy O’Neill is available after suspension. 

Midfielder Jamie Ryan remains out with a shoulder problem. 

 

 

This will be the 60th meeting in all competitions between the two clubs 

Waterford FC are unbeaten in their last 14 meetings against Bray. 

Bray's last win over Waterford was in July 2007. Since then, we have drawn four and lost ten of the last 14 meetings in all competitions. 

 

 

Competition P W D L F A 

League 48 17 12 19 56 53 

FAI Cup 3 1 1 1 3 3 

League Cup 4 1 0 3 5 8 

Shield 4 1 1 2 4 5 

Total 59 20 14 25 68 69 

 

 

Home 28 11 6 11 40 27 

Away 31 9 8 14 28 42 

Total 59 20 14 25 68 69