O’Connor drags Bray off bottom as Waterford miss out on first division play-off

Bray Wanderers climbed off the bottom of the Airtricity League Premier Division table with their first win in 14 league games when a first half goal by skipper Danny O’Connor gave them victory over Limerick at the Carlisle Grounds yesterday.

The Seagulls are now three points clear of Shelbourne with two matches remaining.

Dundalk’s hopes of winning the title were effectively ended at Dalymount Park on Saturday night when a last-minute header by Neil Yadolahi earned Bohemians a 1-1 draw.

The County Louth team took the lead on 18 minutes when Dane Massey looped his header over keeper Dean Delaney.

Dundalk missed a penalty on 79 minutes when mid-fielder Stephen O’Donnell chipped his effort over the crossbar.

They were to regret that miss with Yadolahi’s late goal for the home side after a corner by Darragh Reynor.

Derry City remain in the driving seat to finish fourth after their scoreless draw with Shamrock Rovers at the Brandywell.

UCD eased their way further out of the relegation zone when picking up a point in a 1-1 draw away to FAI Cup finalists Drogheda United.

Peter Hynes had Drogheda in front on 11 minutes, firing home from close range after a perfect cross from Gavin Brennan.

College levelled on 33 minutes when Robbie Benson held off three defenders before firing an unstoppable shot past Sava.

In the First Division,Longford Town and Mervue will meet in the promotion-play-off after WaterfordUnited surprisingly lostout by losing 2-1 at CobhRamblers.

Longford beat champions Athlone Town 2-1, while Mervue had an emphatic 4-1 win at Wexford Youths.

The first leg of the play-off takes place on Friday nextat Fahy’s Field, kick-off 7.45 pm.

The second leg is a week later at Longford’s City Calling Stadium, kick off 7.45pm.

Elsewhere, Salthill Devon played out a scoreless draw at home to Finn Harps.