Bray Wanderers FC Introduction

Bray Wanderers FC is a League of Ireland soccer football club based in Bray, County Wicklow. The club was originally formed in 1922 but disbanded in the 1930’s. Bray Wanderers came back into existence in 1942. The club’s nickname is the Seagulls.

Bray Wanderers play their home matches at the Carlisle Grounds. Originally opened in 1862 the venue was officially named the Carlisle Cricket and Archery Ground in honour of the 7th Earl of Carlisle who performed the opening ceremony in his capacity as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. The ground was first used for soccer by former League of Ireland side Bray Unknowns. The first League of Ireland match at the Carlisle Grounds was was a 2-2 draw between Unknowns and Dundalk FC in the 1929.

Bray Wanderers began playing home matches at the Carlisle Grounds when the club was reformed in 1942. However the Grounds were unavailable for two seasons from 1946 to 1948 so Wanderers played their home games at Corke Abbey in Woodbrook.

Bray Wanderers greatest successes on the football pitch include to victories in the FAI Cup. The club first won the Cup in 1990 with a 3-0 win over non-league St Francis FC. It was the first time that the FAI Cup Final was played at Lansdowne Road (now the Aviva Stadium). Bray won the cup for the second time in 1999 when they defeated Finn Harps 2-1 after a second replay. Unfortunately, Wanderers created history by becoming the first club to win the Cup and to be relegated in the same year.

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Football Ground & Pitch

Carlisle Grounds Capacity

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Ticket Information

Tickets may be purchased at the Carlisle Grounds on match days or buy Bray tickets online

Please note that prices may differ for Cup or friendly games.

Directions to
Bray Wanderers FC

How to Get to Bray Wanderers FC Football Ground

To get to the Carlisle Grounds from Dublin using the M11 exit at junction 5 toward Bray N/R761; At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dublin Road /R761 heading to Bray; Continue to follow Dublin Road; Continue onto Castle Street /R767; Continue to follow R767; Turn left at Quinsborough Rd. For detailed directions to the Carlisle Grounds please visit the AA Route Planner

The following buses serve the Carlisle Grounds : 45, 45A, 145. For more information, visit Dublin Bus

Bray Wanderer’s football ground is also served by the DART. For more information, visit Irish Rail

Bray Wanderers FC Club Officials & Contact Details

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Who Owns
Bray Wanderers FC?

The ownership of Bray Wanderers Football Club is unknown. If you can provide any information on this please contact Soccer-Ireland.Com

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