Bray stay clear of trouble

Bray Wanderers moved further out of the relegation zone in a tight encounter with Derry City at a near deserted Carlisle Grounds.

Minus suspended veteran striker Jason Byrne, Bray had an early chance when Sean Houston had an effort blocked by Shane McEleney only for Marty Waters to fire the rebound wide.

The Seagulls, urged on by a 250 crowd, again went close on eight minutes when a Dave Webster cross from the right allowed John Mulroy to get in a header pushed away for a corner by keeper Ger Doherty.