Match Preview - Cobh Ramblers v Bray Wanderers Friday October 3

In what will be the penultimate away League match of the 2025 season, Bray will travel for a top of the table clash with Cobh at St. Colman’s Park on Friday. 

Currently seven points separate the two clubs in the standings, with Wanderers in third and Ramblers who are in second position. 

“We were disappointed with our performance last week against Longford. So, we have to improve on that against a team who are still in contention to win the league,” said First Team Coach Paul Heffernan. 

“We expect a tough game, but our message has been the same all season - tactics and formations are important. But we must play with maximum energy and bring real intensity to our performance. That’s what is required to win games in this league.” 

 

 

Midfielder Sean Brennan returns from suspension. 

On-loan midfielder Rhys Bartley has resumed training. 

But the midfield duo of Cian Doyle (groin) and Jamie Ryan (shoulder) are ruled out. 

Defender Bejamin Fagbemi (hamstring|) is doubtful. 

 

 

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. 

Back at the Carlisle last August, Cobh won 2-0 with first half goals by Barry Coffey and Cian Bargary.