Bray Wanderers – Athlone Town

Bray Wanderers edged Athlone Town 2‑1 at the Carlisle Grounds, tightening their grip on third place with 47 points from 13 wins, eight draws and ten defeats. The home side’s 59‑44 goal tally was boosted further, while Athlone, sitting seventh with 41 points, saw their modest 33‑36 record slip further down the table. The result narrows the gap between the two clubs, whose head‑to‑head record this season is now perfectly balanced at two wins apiece. Both teams will now look to build on the margins, with Bray eyeing a push for European spots and Athlone hoping to climb back into the top six.