Bray Wanderers vs Cork City

Crunch game by the Seaside, as Bray Wanderers entertain Cork City

The Seagulls
After defeat away to the champions last weekend, Bray are looking nervously over their shoulders, sitting just 2 points clear of Bohemians at the bottom. They haven't won in their last 8 league games, but they will be boosted tonight by the return of Danny and Shane O'Conner. Ishamail ''Izzy'' Akinade completed his suspension last week, so he is also available.

Speaking to Bray's official website, Pat Devlin was disappointed at not getting a result in Sligo.

“We just need to continue the way we are playing. We have been doing well and our attitude has been spot on and we just need to continue in that vein and just keep playing and our luck will change.”

Bray still have trips to Talllaght and The Brandywell to come, 3 points tonight could be crucial in their battle for survival

The Rebel Army
It was a nice feeling for fans of the Leesiders last weekend vs Bohemians, as Cork had something to celebrate. Danny Morrissey popped up to score a 94th winner to hand 3 vital points to Stuart Ashton's men. The goal broke tradition, as so often has been the case this season, it's been Cork who have conceded late goals, dropping a total of 14 points in the last 5 minutes of games so far.

Ashton is aware about how big this game is, as he spoke to the club's website

“It is an important game for us. After getting a win last week against Bohemians, it is another game against a team who are close to us in the table. It is important that we believe, that we keep playing and that we build on last week’s win.”
“It was good to get the win last week, but it will be significant if we can follow it up with another result and get some momentum going, rather than the inconsistency we have had up to now. We need to approach the game in the right frame of mind and hopefully keep going in the right direction.”

 Neal Horgan (knee) is doubtful for the tie, while Darren Dennehy (foot) and Kevin Murray (groin) remain sidelined. Daryl Horgan continues to serve his suspension after dismissal at Limerick, but Kalen Spillane is back after his red against St.Pats.

Stats:
Since returning to the Premier Division, Cork have only managed to put back-to-back wins together once!

Before their barren spell, Bray had picked up 13 points from a possible 15.

Bray's home form is identical to the Rebel's Away form. Wanderers have won two, drawn four and lost six of their home league games this season with a goal difference of minus eight. City have won two, drawn four and lost six of their away league games this season with a goal difference of minus eight.

Prediction: Confidence is high Leeside, and that should just get them over the line. Bray Wanderers 1-2 Cork City