Bray Wanderers vs Drogheda United

• Finbarr O'Sullivan
• Thu, Nov 06 2008




Bray Wanderers take on Drogheda United in their final home game of the 2008 season at the Carlisle Grounds on Friday night.

Daryl Robson and Aidan O'Keeffe are the only absentees for Wanderers. Robson damaged his ankle ligaments in training during the week. O'Keeffe can not play because he is on loan from Drogheda.

Speaking after last week's win over Cobh Ramblers, Bray boss Eddie Gormley said: "It was a good result for us. We played well in the first twenty minutes then went out of it, but the lads showed great character when we regrouped for the second half. Alan Gough once again was outstanding for us. It was nice to get over the line and we hope to push on from here in the final two games and give it a good go."

Drogheda will be without the services of two goalkeepers: Jamie Ewings and Dan Connor will both miss out through injury. However, the 2007 champions will have three players returning to the side. Richie Baker, Shane Robinson and Brian Shelley will all be back in the side after serving recent suspensions.

Looking forward to the game, Drogs' manager Paul Doolin said: "It's a strong panel. The lads coming back from suspension will add to the group involved last week. We're confident that we can get a result."

Kick-off is at 7.45pm. The referee will be Neil Doyle.

Extratime.ie prediction: The season's over for both these teams. Both sides cannot finish higher than sixth or lower than eighth. In the two previous league meetings this season, the home side has always won. Things will undoubtedly be tighter this time around. 1-1 draw seems the likeliest result.