Bray Wanderers -v- Bohemians

• Finbarr O'Sullivan
• Thu, Nov 05 2009


On Friday night, Bray Wanderers and Bohemians face each other in the final fixture of the 2009 Premier Division at the Carlisle Grounds in what will be an emotional night for both clubs.

For the Wanderers, it will be a sad night for their fans as they say goodbye to the Premier Division. The Seagull's five-year stay was officially ended last week when they lost 3-0 to Derry City.

A groin injury picked up in last week's loss means Derek Foran will miss Bray's final Premier Division game. Gary McCabe, who picked up an ankle knock in the Derry game, is doubtful and no decision will be made on his fitness until tomorrow night. Eddie Gormley will, however, welcome back defender Chris Deans who missed the last match through suspension.

For the Gypsies, it will be a night of celebration as, barring an unprecedented 17 goal swing, they will be crowned Premier Division champions for the second year in a row following their 3-1 win over Sligo Rovers last week which put them three points clear of Shamrock Rovers.

Bohs go into this match with only one absentee: Ken Oman misses out through injury. Oman aside, Pat Fenlon will have a full squad to choose from as the previously injured trio of Owen Heary, Jason McGuiness and Mark Rossiter are all back in contention for a place in the side.

Extratime.ie prediction: 0-2. A buoyant Bohs to win comfortably.

Venue: Carlisle Grounds, Bray

Last encounters this season:
24 April 09 Bohemians 2-0 Bray Wanderers
03 July 09 Bray Wanderers 1-3 Bohemians
04 September 09 Bohemians 1-2 Bray Wanderers

Referee: N. Doyle

paddypower.com odds: Bray Wanderers 15/2 Bohemians 2/7 Draw 7/2

Bray Wanderers
Doubtful: Gary McCabe
Injured: Derek Foran
Suspended: None
Form Guide: W-L-L-D-L-L
Leading Scorer: Gary McCabe (6)

Bohemians
Doubtful: None
Injured: Ken Oman
Suspended: None
Form Guide: D-W-W-W-W-W
Leading Scorer: Jason Byrne (21)