The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Bray Wanderers are in the 5th position while the guesting Wexford Youths worry at 10th.
- Bray Wanderers have the most clean sheets (9) in First Division
- Wexford Youths have the most conceded goals (37) in First Division
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Bray Wanderers form and stats
The story so far in the First Division for Bray Wanderers, who have the most clean sheets (9) in First Division, at their home stadium (Carlisle Grounds) is 3 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats.
Nothing to worry about in defence for Bray Wanderers, as their goalkeeper Brian Philip Maher has completely shut out the opponents for 215 minutes in the First Division.
A strong away win for Bray Wanderers against Cabinteely the last match, as B. Kavanagh, J. Doyle and S. Verdon were on target.
Prior to that, an away loss at St Patrick's in the FAI Cup.The Bray Wanderers fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 11 in 8 matches. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Wanderers are not conceding a lot of goals here at Carlisle Grounds in the league, averaging less than one per game. The total is 7 from 8 matches.
Wexford Youths form and stats
Wexford Youths have only collected 3 points from their away games in the First Division, after 1-0-7 (8 played). The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Wexford Youths have lost on their last two travels.
Wexford Youths might have something to prove in this game as they lost at home in their previous match. Galway United proved too strong as Wexford slumped to a 1-3 defeat in front of their own fans at Ferrycarrig Park.
A home win before that, celebrating 3-0 vs Cabinteely.Many goals are not expected from the visiting Wexford Youths as they have only managed to score 5 times from 8 away games in the league. It's worth mentioning that 5 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. For Wexford Youths, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net.
Head 2 Head
The teams have played each other before this season, with the result Wexford Youths - Wanderers 0-1 entered in the official records. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Wanderers nine wins, zero draws and Wexford Youths one victory. As for goals, seven matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), three games had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  J. Doyle 7 goals |  B. Kavanagh 4 goals |  K. Robinson 3 goals |
Bray Wanderers missing players
Wexford Youths missing players
| Bray Wanderers | Wexford Youths | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 17 | 8 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| 23 | 11 | 5 | Scored | S | 1 | 5 | 13 |
| 16 | 7 | 1 | Conceded | C | 5 | 16 | 37 |
| 71% | 62% | 67% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 94% |
| 65% | 62% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 62% | 65% |
| 53% | 62% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 50% | 59% |
| 24% | 25% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 25% | 29% |
| 12% | 12% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 25% | 24% |
| 41% | 38% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 25% | 41% |
| 53% | 62% | 67% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 12% | 12% |
| 35% | 38% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 62% | 53% |
| 5.4 | 5.6 | 5.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 2.9 | 3.8 |
| 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.5 | 5.2 | 6.3 |
| 2.1 | 2 | 1.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.2 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10.1 | 9.6 | 9 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7.5 | 8.2 | 7.7 |
| 3.8 | 3.2 | 4.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| 35% | 42% | 38% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 26% | 30% |
- Bray Wanderers have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Bray Wanderers have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Wexford Youths have scored away.
- Bray Wanderers have the most clean sheets (5) at home in First Division
- Bray Wanderers have the most clean sheets (9) in First Division
- Wexford Youths have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Wexford Youths have the fewest points (3) away in First Division
- Wexford Youths have the fewest scored goals in the second half (7) in First Division
- Wexford Youths have the most conceded goals (16) away in First Division
- Wexford Youths have the most conceded goals (37) in First Division
- Wexford Youths have the most conceded goals in the first half (17) in First Division
- Wexford Youths have the most conceded goals in the second half (20) in First Division
- Wexford Youths have the most dropped points from leading position (14) in First Division
- Wexford Youths have the the worst goal difference (-11) away in First Division
- Wexford Youths have the the worst goal difference (-24) in First Division
- Wexford Youths have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Wexford Youths haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Shelbourne | 17 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 36 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 21 | 41 |
| 2 | Treaty United | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 27 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 32 |
| 3 | Galway United | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 32 |
| 4 | UCD | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 32 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 15 | 7 | 26 |
| 5 | Bray Wanderers | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 26 |
| 6 | Athlone Town | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 24 | 27 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 11 | -3 | 21 |
| 7 | Cobh Ramblers | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 29 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 14 | -12 | 18 |
| 8 | Cabinteely | 17 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 27 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 12 | -14 | 18 |
| 9 | Cork City | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 15 |
| 10 | Wexford Youths | 17 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 37 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 16 | -24 | 5 |