Bray Wanderers -v- Sligo Rovers

BRAY WANDERERS
Having picked up four points from five games, Bray have lived up to pre-season predictions. Placed ninth in the table, Pat Devlin is without several players for the Airtricity Premier Division clash with Sligo Rovers at the Carlisle Grounds. 

Adam Mitchell is still missing after receiving ten stitches in his head after the Drogheda United game in March. Defender Shane O’Connor is missing with a groin injury and Dane Massey misses out as he serves the final game of his suspension.

Speaking ahead of the game against Sligo Rovers, Director of Football Pat Devlin said that he will be satisfied if his squad manage to avoid any further injuries: “We have a tough week ahead, playing three games in ten days, it will be a real test of our squad. Sligo are always a tough side to beat as our history against them will show, I'll be happy if we can avoid any more injuries, and if the players continue to give of their best on the pitch, well that's all I can ask for".

SLIGO ROVERS
Sligo Rovers are currently enjoying their best start to the league campaign for 75 years. Ian Baraclough’s side are currently joint top of the table with Shamrock Rovers. 

Jason McGuinness is a doubt for Rovers with a back injury, while Mark Quigley is still suspended. Pascal Millien is not yet available but will be able to play against Derry City next week.

Ahead of the fixture with the Seagulls, Ian Baraclough said that Bray will be no easy feat: “When you are on a good run, people expect you to keep winning games and that is the challenge that faces us. Bray will not make it easy for us and I don’t think their performances so far are reflected in the league table. They had a good draw in Cork last week.”

Referee: Alan Kelly

 

MATCH STATS
The last eight meetings between the two sides have resulted in seven victories for the Bit O’Red and one draw.
 

Bray have not beaten Rovers since 2009 which was a 3-1 victory for the Seagulls.

Jason Byrne has scored in his last three games for Bray, while Danny North has scored four in his last three games for Sligo.

 

BETTING
Bray Wanderers win 13/2; Draw 10/3; Sligo Rovers win 2/5.

 

PREDICTION
A 2-0 win for Sligo Rovers.

 

Bray Wanderers Injury News: Adam Mitchell, Shane O’Connor.
Bray Wanderers Suspension News: Dane Massey.

 

Sligo Rovers Injury News: Jason McGuinness.
Sligo Rovers Suspension News: Mark Quigley.