Full-Time - Dundalk go 6 points clear of Shamrock Rovers after battering Bray 8-1. Brian Kerr sums Bray's predicaent up perfectly - "they're in rag order"
The rout began on 2 mins when Richie Towell volleyed it into the top corner after a ball over the top from Daryl Horgan.
Then it was the turn of the two centre halfs to head goals from corners - first Brian Gartland headed home, then Andy Boyle.
Gartland got a second, Horgan, Massey and Finn also found the back of the net.
GOAL HORGAN ! If this was a game in a park Bray would've kicked the ball in a tree to try and end it, 8-1. Bray have shipped 13 goals in their last two games...
16:46 - You already know what's coming...
16:40 - GOAL... Bray's misery further compounded as Ronan Finn make it 7-1. Stephen O'Donnell and John Mountney combine to set up Finn who rounds the keeper before slotting it into the corner.
16:30 - GOAL - The rout isn't over yet as the champions heap more misery on Bray. Dane Massey getting in on the action and getting their 6th.
16:19 - GOAL - Dundalk continue the game as they started. Daryl Horgan cooly slots home to make it 5-1. Bray have conceeded 10 goals in their last 2 games
15:48 - Half-Time: Dundalk 4-1 Bray. The league leaders in control at the break after a stunning strike from Richie Towell and two set piece goals from their centre-backs, Brian Gartland and Andy Boyle. Bray became the first side to breach the Dundalk defence at Oriel Park as David Cassidy got one from the penalty spot after a Dane Massey foul. Gartland got a second to secure the 3 points before the break, against the goal came from a corner. Bray keeper Stephen McGuinness went off injured after a nasty collision during that set piece.
15:46 - GOAL - Dundalk - Corner - Gartland - header - Goal. Everytime Bray conceede a corner they're in real danger of conceeding.
15:40 - Dundalk 3-1 Bray. The visitors looking to counter attack, they've broke once or twice in the half to cause the Dundalk defence some problems. They won a corner taken by David Cassidy but it's headed clear of any danger.
15:36 - ZZZZZZZZZ- More than 10 mins without a goal, game started at such a frantic pace and we've been denied a bulging net for too long a period. THe football is a joy to watch. The purpose of Dundalk's passing and the intensity of their play is excellent. They're in complete control but still working hard to heap more misery on Bray.
15:30 - CHANCE - Dundalk could've stretchered their lead. Sean Gannon flashes a ball across goal, a little fortunate to get behind the defender who lost his balance. Nobody is able to get on the end of a dangerous ball across.
15:24 - GOAL - Dundalk find the back of the net again. A second corner, a second goal for the champions. It's their centre-half Andy Boyle that gets it this time. Dundalk's 3rd shot on target leads to a third goal.
15:19 - GOAL - Bray back in it? David Cassidy became the first man to score a goal at Oriel Park for the visitors this season. It came from the spot after Dane Massey commited the foul.
15:16 - Ronan Finn causing problems plops a ball into the Bray area but McMillan can't get on the end of it and it's cleared.
15:10 - GOAL; Dundalk double their lead - Brian Gartland gets on the end of a Darren Meenan corner to head home as the champions make quick work of dismantling Bray. They conceeded 5 in their last game. It's not looking good early on for the struggling Seagulls here.
15:02 - GOAL; Dundalk go in front early on - it's the man of the moment Richie Towell who has fired the champions in front. A ball over the top from Daryl Horgan was hit on the volley by Towell. The stunning strike left Stephen McGuinness with no chance in the Bray goal
15:00 -
We're underway at Oriel Park - Dundalk unbeaten after 10 games in action against a Bray side desperate to pick up points.
They'll be eager to avoid an 8th defeat. The seagulls will be trying to curtail the influence of Richie Towell. He's scored 9 goals in 10 games as the champions have began their title defence in stunning style.
14:42 - SSE Airtricity League leaders Dundalk welcome Bray Wanderers to Oriel Park that's underway from 3pm.
The lillywhites begin the day 3 clear of second place Cork City ahead of the visit of second from bottom Seagulls.
Bohemian can move level on points with second place Shamrock Rovers.
They welcome Cork City to Dalymount Park from 5:10pm.
14:40-
Team news
Dundalk XI: Gary Rogers; Andy Boyle, Sean Gannon, Brian Gartland, Dane Massey; Ronan Finn, Daryl Horgan, Darren Meenan, Chris Shields, Richie Towell; David McMillan
Bray XI: Stephen McGuinness; Michael Barker, Hugh Douglas, Alan McNally, Adam Mitchell; David Cassidy, Gareth McDonagh, Ryan McEvoy, Peter McGlynn, Emeka Onwubiko; Chris Lyons
14:30 - There's two big games taking centre stage in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division on this Bank Holiday Monday. It's Darren Cleary here bringing you live updates on air and online on 98FM.com.
Today's action begins at Oriel Park, the Champions Dundalk are looking to make it 4 wins in 5 games. They entertain Bray from 3 o'clock.
We'll bring you team news shortly, but first a word from the Dundalk camp.
Stephen O’Donnell the Dundalk skipper spoke to dundalkfc.com and stressed the importance of following up on last week's win over Cork City.
“If you slip up against Bray Wanderers the result against Cork means nothing so we have to maintain our focus and look for the three points"
