Derry edge to victory in wet and windy Bray
Derry City edged to a 3-2 win in the Carlisle Grounds, doing the hard work during a first half which was played in atrocious conditions.
Derry City edged to a 3-2 win in the Carlisle Grounds, doing the hard work during a first half which was played in atrocious conditions.
Bray Wanderers produced a vibrant attacking performance when accounting for UCD by 5-4 in their absorbing Airtricity League Premier Division encounter at Belfield on Saturday evening.
Drogheda United, Bray Wanderers, Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, Finn Harps and Shelbourne all progress in the FAI Cup, but Tolka Rovers and College Corinthians will have to meet again following a 2-2 draw.
Jason Byrne scored an injury-time winner to complete his hat-trick as Bray Wanderers beat nine-man Drogheda United 3-2 at the Carlisle Grounds.
A look ahead to this evening's Airtricity League Premier Division action.
UCD shocked Derry City with a 4-2 win at the Brandywell, while Sligo Rovers were held by Bray Wanderers, Bohs lost to Cork and Dundalk beat Shels.
Sligo Rovers' recent struggles on the road continued as they dropped two further points following their scoreless draw with Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds.
There are six games in tonight's Airtricity Premier League with all eyes on Tallaght where Shamrock Rovers host Sligo Rovers. Get all the latest team news and previews for all six games here.
Cork City notched up a barely deserved 2-1 win against Bray Wanderers thanks to a frantic final few minutes at the Carlisle Grounds.
Cork City travelling to struggling Bray Wanderers while there's a Dublin derby as St Patrick's Athletic host Bohemians. Get all the latest team news here.
Shamrock Rovers maintained their unbeaten start to their Airtricity League Premier Division campaign when convincingly getting the better of Bray Wanderers 7-0 at Tallaght Stadium.
Bray Wanderers suffered their fourth defeat of the season, and their first at home, as Liam Buckley's men claimed their third Airtricity Premier Division win of 2013.
Michael Rafter inspired Derry City to a comfortable win over Bray Wanderers, as the Candystripes enjoyed a 2-0 victory at the Brandywell.
The busy Easter period of the Airtricity League continues. Top side visit bottom when Sligo travel to UCD, Derry City host Bray, Drogheda meet Cork and there's a Dublin derby between Shelbourne and Bohemians.
A spirited performance by Martin Russell's young UCD side saw them claim their first point of the campaign, but Bray Wanderers came from behind to deny them a win.
This evening's Airtricity Premier League games between Bray Wanderers and Cork City and St Patrick's Athletic and Shelbourne have been postponed due to waterlogged pitches.
Sligo Rovers host Bray Wanderers in The Showgrounds in a match that pairs the only sides still with 100% records in the Airtricity Premier Division.
Sligo Rovers maintained their 100 per cent start to the Airtricity League season with a 3-0 victory over Bray Wanderers at the Showgrounds tonight.
Wins on the opening night of the season in the Premier Division for champions Sligo Rovers, Bohemians, Bray Wanderers and St Patrick's - while Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers played out a draw. Read how it all unfolded here.
Veteran striker Jason Byrne scored the only goal of the game as Bray Wanderers got their season off to a winning start with victory over ten-man Shelbourne at the Carlisle Grounds.