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Details
| Date | Time | League | Season |
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| 25 March 2022 | 7:45 pm | LOI Men's First Division | 2022 |
Match Report
Bray and Wexford share the spoils
Neither side were able to find the back of the net at the Carlisle Grounds where Bray Wanderers and Wexford Youths played out a 0-0 draw in the League of Ireland First Division.
Both sides remain level on points in the table after six games this campaign.
It was a game of football with very little clear-cut chances for either side during the first 45 minutes of football.
Harry Groome looked like a real bright side for Ian Ryan’s side early on and his link up with striker Conor Davis always kept the Bray defence on high alert.
The Wexford duo almost combined after a quarter of an hour on the clock, but Bray’s Daniel Blackbyrne was on his toes to put an end to the attack.
Conor Davis’ free kick was the game’s first shot on target ,through a free kick from the guts of 25 yards out. Stephen McGuinness was equal to his strike.
Kurtis Byrne found himself with the half’s best chance when Darragh Levingston’s cross found the Bray man in space at the back post. Sadly, for the home faithful, Byrne’s effort was straight down the throat of Paul Hunt.
On the half hour mark, skipper Hugh Douglas was next to go close for the Seagulls after he had a free header from a corner from Paul Fox.
Rob Manley was in lively form for Bray, and he showed great speed and determination to get on the end of Daniel Blackbyrne’s long ball forward. Manley then dribbled around Wexford goalkeeper Paul Hunt before the keeper fouled Manley just outside the area.
Referee Mark Moynihan chose not to book Hunt for the challenge and the sides went in level at the break.
Bray had the first big chance of the second period when Jack Hudson’s long ball found the electric Callum Thompson. The tricky winger danced through tackles before rounding Paul Hunt.
Sadly, for Pat Devlin’s side, his effort from a difficult angle ended up in the side netting.
It was a similar case to the first half with neither side able to create chances on a frequent basis.
With just over 10 minutes remaining, Paul Hunt was called back into action for the visitors, this time to deny a Rob Manley header.
In the final few minutes, there were a couple of half chances for both teams with Karl Manahan and Evan Farrell both trying their luck from distance but neither troubled the respective keepers.
Kurtis Byrne came very close to winning it with the final kick of the game but his excellent run and left footed shot bounced off the post and out.
Past Meetings
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(Series 27)
4 - 2LOI Men's First Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford FC v Bray Wanderers |
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(Series 18)
3 - 1LOI Men's First Division
Carlisle Grounds Bray Wanderers v Wexford FC |
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(Series 9)
0 - 1LOI Men's First Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford FC v Bray Wanderers |
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(Series 11)
1 - 3LOI Men's First Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford FC v Bray Wanderers |
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(Series 2)
2 - 0LOI Men's First Division
Carlisle Grounds Bray Wanderers v Wexford FC |
1 - 3LOI Men's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford FC v Bray Wanderers FC |
3LOI Men's Premier Division
Carlisle Grounds Bray Wanderers FC v Wexford FC |
2LOI Men's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford FC v Bray Wanderers FC |
Ground
| Carlisle Grounds |
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| Carlisle Grounds, Seapoint Road, Bray No 2, The Municipal District of Bray, County Wicklow, Leinster, A98 T9D9, Ireland |
Luke Delaney
Luke is a final year Journalism student in DCU. He is a Sports Reporter for Wicklow People Sport and FinalWhistle.ie.
Karl Manahan with a speculative effort from distance but it's saved well by Hunt.
Evan Farrell's effort from outside the box is saved by Stephen McGuiness.
Rob Manley with a good chance after getting on the end of Callum Thompson's cross. Paul Hunt saves his header with relative ease.
Just over a quarter of an hour left to be played here at the Carlisle Grounds with the deadlock yet to be broken.
Dean Zambra's cross into the Wexford area caused slight panic for Ian Ryan's defence but Paul Hunt manages to gather the ball and relieve the pressure.
Huge chance for the hosts. Callum Thompson turned on the afterburners and raced into Jack Hudson's long ball before taking the ball around Paul Hunt. Thompson released a left footed effort from a difficult angle that ended up in the side netting. Better play from Pat Devlin's side.
Neither side able to put a series of passes together. Poor start to the second period.
And we're back underway ahead of the second period.
Half time here at the Carlisle Grounds with neither side yet to make the break through. A lot of work for both sides to be done at the break, with little clear cut chances produced in the first period.
Not long left until the break here with Bray pushing for an opener.
Rob Manley showed great speed to get on the end of Daniel Blackbyrne's long ball. Hunt came out of his box before fouling Manley as the Bray striker took the ball around him. No booking from the referee.
Hugh Douglas found himself with a free header from Paul Fox's corner but the Bray skipper can't find the target with his attempt.
Big chance for the hosts with Paul Hunt denying Kurtis Byrne from just a couple of yards out. Levingston's inch perfect cross found the Bray number 8 free at the back post.
Paul Cleary with a great block to stop Callum Thompson's cross from finding Rob Manley who was just yards out. Still scoreless here.
Conor Davis with a chance for Wexford through a free kick from about 25 yards. Thankfully for the Seagulls, McGuinness is equal to his effort.
Harry Groome is looking dangerous here for Ian Ryan's side. The midfielder has been constantly looking for the ball and has dictated the tempo so far.
Vital interception from Daniel Blackbyrne to stop Harry Groome's cheeky through ball from going straight into Corcoran.
Dinny Corcoran is looking bright for the visitors early on and his side are looking more positive as the game goes on.
Bray Wanderers dominating possession insdie the first five minutes but no clear cut chance of yet.
We are underway.
And we are ready to go here at the Carlisle Grounds, both sides out an the pitch ahead of kick off.
Both sides into the latter stages of their warm ups with just over 15 minutes until kick off here at the Carlisle Grounds.
Hello and welcome to FinalWhistle.ie for tonight's League of Ireland First Division clash between Bray Wanderers and Wexford FC. My name is Luke Delaney and I will be bringing you through tonight's action.