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First Division: Dundalk too strong for Bray

Dundalk eased past Bray Wanderers 3-1 to take a significant step back towards the Premier Division.

14 March 2025; A general view of the pitch before the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division match between Bray Wanderers and Dundalk at Carlisle Grounds in Bray, Wicklow. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Consortium takes over at Bray Wanderers

Bray Wanderers have been taken over by a consortium of businessmen, although outgoing chairperson Tony Richardson will still be involved with the League of Ireland outfit.

Soccer • 03 Sep

Max Murphy of Bray Wanderers celebrates after scoring his side's first goal, a penalty, during the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division match between UCD and Bray Wanderers at the UCD Bowl in Belfield, Dublin.

First Division wrap: Bray soar as Dundalk and Cobh lose

Max Murphy netted his seventh penalty of the season and Danu Kinsella Bishop made it safe at the death as Bray Wanderers earned a valuable 2-0 home win over SSE Airtricity Men's First Division leaders Dundalk in sweltering heat at the Carlisle Grounds.

Soccer • 11 Jul

14 February 2025; Eanna Clancy of UCD fails to make a clearance while under pressure from Aaron Dobbs of Wexford during the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division match between UCD and Wexford at UCD Bowl in Belfield, Dublin. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

First Division: UCD win, while Finn Harps shock Dundalk

UCD got their first win in three attempts over Bray Wanderers with a huge 3-1 win at the Carlisle Grounds to strengthen their position in the race for what looks like to be one of the tightest races for play-off positions in recent times.

Soccer • 23 Jun

Gbemi Arubi struck at the death for the hosts

First Division round-up: Dundalk held, Cobh claim win

Gbemi Arubi rose to head home a 92nd-minute equaliser to preserve Dundalk's unbeaten record in the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division against 10-man Bray Wanderers at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 09 May

Cian Bargary was the hero for Cobh Ramblers

First Division: Bargary hits last-gasp winner for Cobh

Cobh Ramblers are back in the battle for the First Division title after Cian Bargary scored a dramatic winner at the death against second-placed Bray Wanderers.

Soccer • 02 May

Danu Kinsella Bishop netted a brace for Bray Wanderers

First Division: Bray Wanderers in seventh heaven

Bray Wanderers set a new club record of seven successive wins in the First Division after defeating Kerry FC 4-2 at the Carlisle Grounds.

Soccer • 25 Apr

Eoin Kenny of Dundalk, right, celebrates with teammates

Dundalk stay top after they punish Bray at the Carlisle

Dundalk maintained their two-point lead at the top of the First Division courtesy of an emphatic 3-1 win over Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds.

Soccer • 14 Mar

Frantz Pierrot netted a brace at Tallaght Stadium

Drogs ease past Bray to secure top flight survival

Drogheda United, so often the underdog, made light of their favourites tag as they eased by Bray Wanderers to maintain their Premier Division status at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 16 Nov 24

LOI play-off: Bray Wanderers 1-3 Drogheda United recap

FAI Cup winners Drogheda United have beaten Bray Wanderers in the SSE Airtricity Men's Promotion/Relegation play-off at Tallaght Stadium. Read back on how it unfolded.

Soccer • 16 Nov 24

Drogs-Bray play-off showdown switched to Tallaght

The SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division promotion/relegation play-off between Bray Wanderers and Drogheda United has been switched to Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 06 Nov 24

Seagulls hold their nerve for promotion play-off place

Goalkeeper Jimmy Corcoran proved Bray's shootout hero as the Seagulls soared back from 2-0 down to win a thrilling First Division play-off final at Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 02 Nov 24

Jimmy Corcoran performed heroics for Bray

Bray Wanderers stand strong to reach play-off final

Bray Wanderers showed tenacious defensive resolve to frustrate the Students at the UCD Bowl to book their place in the First Division play-off final.

Soccer • 28 Oct 24

Cristian Magerusan ensured Bray take a good advantage to UCD

Bray take grip of play-off semi-final with UCD

It is advantage Bray Wanderers in the First Division play-off semi final first leg as they emerged as deserved victors over UCD with an impressive 2-0 win at the Carlisle Grounds.

Soccer • 24 Oct 24

Shane Griffin celebrates after scoring Bray's equaliser

First Division: Bray keep play-off hopes in own hands

Shane Griffin's 75th-minute equaliser against Finn Harps ensured that Bray Wanderers' playoff destiny remains in their own hands ahead of next week's SSE Airtricity Men's First Division finale.

Soccer • 11 Oct 24

Guillermo Almirall secured all three points for the visitors

First Division: Bray beat Finn Harps in Ballybofey

A debut goal from John O'Sullivan and Guillermo Almirall's clinical finish ensured Bray Wanderers overcame Finn Harps 2-1 to maintain their play-off bid.

Soccer • 02 Aug 24

Sean Boyd donned a mask after picking up a facial injury in Gibraltar

Boyd strike sees Shels edge past Bray in FAI Cup

Sean Boyd's early goal might have signalled a comfortable afternoon at the Carlisle Grounds for Premier Division leaders Shelbourne but they had to labour throughout much of the second half.

Soccer • 21 Jul 24

Evan McLaughlin celebrates after scoring the only goal of the game as Cork City beat Bray Wanderers

First Division: City extend lead as UCD held in Cobh

Cork City's cushion atop the First Division table was padded out to 13 points thanks to an edgy 1-0 victory over Bray Wanderers in front of 2,026 fans at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 28 Jun 24

Max Murphy and Cristion Magerusan both featured for Bray in the stalemate at UCD

First Division: UCD and Bray draw, Cork fall to Athlone

UCD and Bray Wanderers played out a scoreless stalemate at the UCD Bowl on Friday night.

Soccer • 31 May 24

Bray seeking new manager as Ryan resigns

Bray Wanderers are seeking a new head coach as Ian Ryan this afternoon resigned "with immediate effect".

Soccer • 22 May 24

Beineón O'Brien-Whitmarsh was on target for Cobh as they came from behind tobeat Bray

First Div: Cobh turn tables on in-form Bray

Cobh Ramblers recorded a third league win over the season and keep in touching distance of the First Division promotion playoffs after overcoming an in-form Bray Wanderers at St Colman's Park.

Soccer • 03 May 24

Kieran Cruise gave Bray the lead against Treaty United

First Div: Bray battle past Treaty to rise to fourth

Bray Wanderers rose to fourth place in the table on Friday night following a hard-fought 2-1 win over Treaty United at the Carlisle Grounds.

Soccer • 19 Apr 24

Sean Murray opened the scoring for the hosts

Cork City prove too good for Bray at the Cross

Cork City made it four wins from five in the SSE Aitricity First Division with a 2-0 win over Bray Wanderers at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 16 Mar 24

Ronan Coughlan (Waterford) and Luke Browne (Wexford) do battle in Friday night's SSE Airtricity Men's First Division fixture

First Division wrap: Waterford held, Galway hit six

SSE Airtrictiy Men's First Division champions Galway United continued their title celebrations on Friday night, with a 6-0 hammering of Athlone Town at Eamon Deacy Park.

Soccer • 29 Sep 23

Dundalk players celebrate their late winner

Horgan the hero as Dundalk knock Bray out

Daryl Horgan's first goal of his second spell with Dundalk proved the difference as the Lilywhites crept past Bray Wanderers in torrential conditions at the Carlisle Grounds to book their place in the quarter-finals of the FAI Cup.

Soccer • 18 Aug 23