Bray without Lynch for League opener

Bray Wanderers will start the season without influential captain Jody Lynch when they face title favourites Shelbourne at the Carlisle Grounds.

Lynch has suffered a reoccurrence of an ankle injury that ruled him out for the second half of last season while Colm Tresson and goalkeeper Terry Masterson are also doubtful with calf problems.

Shelbourne are at full strength and manager Pat Fenlon must decided whether to stick with the side that drew 0-0 with Derry City in the Setanta Sports Cup last week or rotate his strong squad.