Posts by Sean McLoughlin
Bray Wanderers Mid-Season Report Card 2026
As we approach the midway point of the season, Bray Wanderers find themselves safely in the playoff spots despite some worrying performances and results throughout the first half of the season. Bray has been one of the First Division’s most entertaining teams, with the second most goals in the league behind Cork. Bray Wanderers were…
Read MoreHeimir Hallgrímsson: “We Need To Learn To Be Ruthless” After Ireland’s Win Over Qatar
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson says his side must “learn to be ruthless” despite a 1-0 victory over Qatar at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday night. Ireland produced an encouraging display, particularly in the first half, before being forced to play the entire second period with ten men following Jack Moylan’s controversial dismissal just…
Read MoreUCD vs Bray Wanderers Match Preview – League of Ireland First Division 2026
UCD failed to keep themselves in the top spot last week and will look to get back to winning ways against a Bray Wanderers side coming to the bowl off of their biggest win of the season. UCD suffered their first loss since the end of March against Cork City last week. Despite dominating possession…
Read MoreShelbourne vs Drogheda United Match Preview – League of Ireland Premier Division 2026
Shelbourne host Drogheda United looking to get back to winning ways at Tolka Park. Shelbourne still find themselves without a victory in the month of April after losses to Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers and Derry City, despite registering five goals in their last three league matches, showcasing their struggles defensively. Joey O’Brien’s side will look to not end April pointless. Drogheda also find themselves in…
Read MoreLongford Town vs Bray Wanderers Match Preview – 2026 League of Ireland First Division
Longford Town welcome Bray Wanderers to Bishopsgate on Saturday evening to round off the weekend in the First Division. Longford have only registered one win so far this season and currently sit 8th in the league. They have failed to register a goal in their last three games. Wayne Groves’ men will look to turn their…
Read MoreWexford vs Bray Wanderers Match Preview – 2026 League Of Ireland First Division
Wexford come off a second win of the season, seeking to win back-to-back home games against in-form Bray Wanderers, who sit second Wexford won their first game since the season opener last week in a 3-2 victory over Treaty United at Ferrycarrig Park, thanks to goals from Adam Verdon, Mikie Rowe and Jake Doyle. Wexford will look to…
Read MoreWexford vs Treaty United Preview – League of Ireland First Division 2026
Treaty coming off their first win of the season travel to Ferrycarrig Park to face struggling Wexford. Wexford have not won a game since the season opener, where a three-nil away win against Cobh looked to be a rocket ship to propel them into the season. It has been anything but, with the team registering four…
Read MoreBray Wanderers vs UCD Match Preview – League of Ireland First Division 2026
UCD travel to the Carlisle to face Bray Wanderers, with both sides looking to establish themselves as title contenders. Bray Wanderers captured their first home victory of the season last week against Athlone, thanks to Tyreik Sammy and Alain Kizenga, who registered their first league goals for the club in a comeback win. Bray’s only loss so far this…
Read MoreFinn Harps vs Wexford Match Preview – League of Ireland First Division 2026
With both sides tied on points and goal difference, Finn Harps and Wexford meet, hoping to finally pull ahead of one another. Harps started their season poorly with a 2-1 loss away to Athlone, in which centre-back Daniel De Lacerda saw red in the dying moments of the match. They have since steadied themselves with…
Read MoreDerry City vs Bohemians Match Preview – 2026 League Of Ireland Premier Division
Bohemians travel to Brandywell to face Derry City, who seek to extend their home unbeaten run to fourteen. Both sides have had unbeaten starts to the season. Derry picked up 4 points from their two opening home games with a win over Sligo and a draw against Dundalk, thanks to a late equaliser from the penalty spot taken…
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