Posts by Sean McLoughlin
Bray Wanderers Held to 1–1 Draw After Dean George Equaliser
Bray Wanderers left to rue missed chances as Longford earn a hard-fought point at the Carlisle Grounds thanks to Dean George’s goal early in the second half Bray Wanderers 1 Longford Town 1 Bray dominated possession in the opening ten minutes, with Billy O’Neill and Tyreik Sammy offering a massive threat down the wings. 5…
Read MoreBray Wanderers vs Longford Town Preview – League of Ireland Premier Division 2026
Longford Town travel to the Carlisle Grounds to take on back-to-back promotion finalists Bray Wanderers in First Division season opener. Bray are coming into the season off yet another impressive but unfruitful playoff run after losing to Waterford in the promotion/relegation final in November last year. Bray are undefeated in their three opening Leinster Senior Cup games with two wins including a 3-1 victory over Bohemians at the…
Read MoreAthlone Town vs Finn Harps Preview – League of Ireland Premier Division 2026
Athlone Town and Finn Harps will seek to shake off the cobwebs of last season in the opening clash of the season at Lissywollen. Athlone Town come off a last-placed finish in the First Division last season with only 3 league wins, after making the playoff final in 2024. In their 3 games in the…
Read MoreDerry City vs Sligo Rovers Preview – League of Ireland Premier Division 2026
James McClean to make his first Premier Division appearance in 14 years as Derry City welcome Sligo Rovers to Brandywell in season opener. Derry got their season off to flying start with a President’s Cup victory over Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght. A returning James McClean would provide the assist for the only goal in the…
Read MoreBray Wanderers 2025 Season Report
A horror start, an astonishing unbeaten run, record high attendance numbers, and yet another impressive playoff campaign. Bray Wanderers left a lasting impression across Irish football in 2025 with a squad of youngsters that many saw as doomed to finish as the First Division’s worst. Coming off one of the best seasons in the club’s recent history, with the Seagulls…
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