Bray Wanderers – Athlone Town

Bray Wanderers edged a tight league clash at home, securing a 1‑0 victory over Athlone Town to consolidate their hold on third place with 47 points from 13 wins, eight draws and ten defeats. The win nudged their goal difference to +15 (59‑44), while Athlone remain seventh on 41 points, having slipped to a –3 margin after the 33‑36 tally. The result narrows the gap between the two sides in a season that has seen them exchange four wins each, with no draws to break the dead‑heat in their head‑to‑head record. With the win, Bray stay within striking distance of the top two, while Athlone must regroup to close the six‑point deficit to the leaders.