Blackburn to play friendly against Bray

Premiership side Blackburn Rovers will complete their pre-season programme with a visit to Pat Devlin's Bray Wanderers on Saturday, August 7.

Graeme Souness’ squad, including Irish midfielders Steven Reid and Jonathon Douglas, will take on eircom League first division side Bray just a week before Rovers begin their campaign at home to West Bromwich Albion.

Blackburn played Bray in their pre-season last season with Dwight Yorke scoring twice in a 3-2 win.

Kick-off at the Carlisle Grounds will be at 7.45pm.