Arbroath vs Darvel FC – Match Preview
Scottish Cup 4th Round – Season 2021 / 2022
Saturday 22nd January 2022, Gayfield Park, Arbroath, 3.00pm kick off
We welcome Michael Kennedy and his Darvel side to Gayfield for our first ever meeting.
The game is the 4th round of the Scottish Cup and we hope for a large crowd and a great atmosphere as we welcome back fans to Gayfield.
Darvel overcame Brechin City in the 3rd round having defeated Stranraer in the second round and we know we are in for a very tough match.
The Darvel team has experience throughout the team with many of the players well known throughout Scottish Football with players like Daryll Meggatt, Andy Stirling, David Galt, Jordan Kirkpatrick having faced the Lichties in recent seasons with different clubs.
We expect a large traveling Darvel support so we hope that the homes fans will help create a great atmosphere for the Lichties.
Both Jack Hamilton and Craig Wighton will be able to play, and it is hoped that both Michael McKenna and David Gold will be back in contention as Arbroath look to be at full strength.
In the result of the game being drawn after 90 minutes the match will go to extra time, and then if needed a penalty shoot-out.
It will be another extremely tough match but we hope you can get right behind the team from the very start.
C’mon the Lichties!
Darvel FC
Manager – Michael Kennedy
Goalkeepers
1 – Chris Truesdale
21 – Lyle Avci
Defenders
3 – Jordan Allan
4 – Craig Reid
5 – Daryll Meggatt
12 – Gavin Mitchell
14 – Dominic Boland
19 – Creag Little
Jason Marr
Midfielders
6 – Ian McShane
7 – Darren Miller
8 – Andy Stirling
10 – Jordan Kirkpatrick
11 – Ryan Thomson
15 – David Galt
17 – Scott Ferguson
18 – Harry Monaghan
Strikers
9 – Allan McKenzie
20 – Ross Caldwell
Suspensions:
Neither side have any players suspended.
Officials;
Referee – Matthew MacDermid
Assistant Referee 1 – Ralph Gordon
Assistant Referee 2 – Chris Rae
Tickets and Admission Prices
Due to this being a cup match season tickets are NOT valid for ground entry or for Arbroath FC TV as the gate is shared with Darvel
Scottish Cup 4th Round Prices
£17 – Adult (Over 18)
£12 – Concessions (Over 65, Students, Juvenile, Disabled with Carer)
£19 – Parent and Child (U12)
£21 – Parent and 2 Children (U12)
There will be no cash gates on match day, so supporters must buy their tickets online.
Arbroath Supporters can buy their tickets here
https://arbroathfc.co.uk/match-day-tickets/
Darvel Supporters can buy their tickets here
https://arbroathfc.co.uk/away-tickets/
When you purchase your ticket you can save / print it in PDF format right away, but a copy will also be emailed to you.
Please check your junk / email folders if you don’t receive your email with your ticket STRAIGHT AWAY.
If you encounter any problems please email [email protected]
Please either have your ticket printed out, or saved on to your phone with your contrast fully up for our scanners to read the code.
Vaccine Certificate Spot Checks
As per the recent Scottish Government announcements that crowds of over 500 can now return to Stadiums, Arbroath FC would like to remind all supporters that the Covid certification scheme is a requirement for all matches with an attendance of over 1000 fans.
The Club can confirm that spot checks will be carried out at all entry points to Gayfield Park on match days and proof of all three COVID-19 vaccinations must be shown unless you are exempt (proof of exemption will need to be shown). Both digital and paper vaccine passports will be accepted.
OR
As an alternative to Vaccine Certification Passports being provided, proof of a Lateral Flow Test will also be accepted. In relation to Lateral Flow Tests, supporters will be required to show on entry a text or email from the NHS confirming a negative test result within the previous 24 hours.
****The Club will NOT accept a physical test device or a photograph of a test device as a record of a negative test.****
Please visit https://www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/coronavirus-covid-19-report-your-test-result to find out more and to upload your test results to the Scottish Government database.
The Club also advise that all fans take a Lateral Flow Test before travelling to all matches, regardless of their vaccination status. The Club would like to once again emphasise that we are obliged to follow Scottish Government Guidance and we thank supporters for their understanding and cooperation.
Exemptions
The following groups of supporters are exempt:
-Participants in vaccine trials
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-Under 18s
-Those who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons.
Under 18’s will be able to use their season ticket or match ticket as proof of age, as these have been checked at the point of purchase and are clearly marked with age categories.
Information
Information on how to download and use the COVID status app can be accessed by visiting here – https://www.nhsinform.scot/nhs-Scotland-covid-status
Your vaccine certificate can be accessed by visiting here – https://www.nhsinform.scot/covid-19-vaccine/after-your-vaccine/get-a-record-of-your-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-status
Further information on the COVID certificate scheme can be accessed by visiting here – https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-certification-scheme-information-for-customers/
Segregation;
Segregation will be in place for this match. We advise all fans to arrive early and allow yourself plenty of time to be in side the stadium before kick off. Gates will be open from 1.45pm
Arbroath Supporters will occupy sections A and B of the main stand and the Pleasureland End of the Stadium up past the pie hut and partially around part of the Harbour End. This is to give the home support to space out and socially distance.
Please note that section C will be reserved for our supporters who are in Hospitality. Sections A and B will be occupied on a first come, first seated basis.
Arbroath Supporters will enter via Gates 1 and 2.
Darvel will occupy Section G of the Main Stand and the Harbour End of the Stadium up end of the enclosed terrace.
Darvel fans will enter via Gate 3.
Darvel fans should be advised that only a small number of stands seats will be available. Section G will be occupied on a first come, first seated basis.
There are disabled bays in front of Section A (for Arbroath supporters) and Section H (for Darvel supporters) which are accessible by ramps parallel to these sections.
Section D of the main stand is for Home Officials, Section E for Away Subs, and F for Away Officials with the Media in Section H.
Facilities
Each side of the ground has toilets and a refreshment booth, while there are pie stands in far corners of the East Terrace.
How to watch all the action;
This match will will be available to everyone over 18 for £13 over on https://arbroathfc.tv/
Unfortunately due to a ruling enabled by the English FA we are not permitted to stream this match to anyone living in England.
Please see the full reason why here – https://arbroathfc.co.uk/scottish-fa-article-23-uefa-article-48
As always we advise you to register and sign up long before Saturday’s kick off to get yourself familiar with the website and so you have time to have any problems resolved.
There will be 3 types of supporters who will be purchasing our PPV.
1 – Season Ticket holders
Head to https://arbroathfc.tv/ then you can access the game by clicking “Login” on the home page. Please use your normal log in name (your email address) and password. When you click “Get my Access” you will be prompted to enter in your payment details for this match. The cost is £13
2 – Supporters who have already used PPV
Head to https://arbroathfc.tv/ then you can access the game by clicking “Login” on the home page.You will use the same login name (your email address) and password as your previous live stream, then when you click “Get my Access” you will be prompted to enter in your payment details for this match. The cost is £13
3 – Away Supporters / New Supporters to PPV
If this is your first time, you will have to create an account by clicking on “Get my Access” on https://arbroathfc.tv/
Your login will be your email address and then you will asked to create a password and enter in your payment details. Having successfully created your account you can then click “Watch Live” and then sit back and enjoy the game!
If you have any issues PLEASE use the live chat box on the right hand side of the Arbroath FC TV website. Our support staff can help you directly from there and will have you logged in. This is the fastest and easy way to deal with any issues you may face.
For all other issues please email [email protected]
Match Day Programme
Our matchday programme producers, JJ Sports Promotions Ltd have produced a physical programme for today’s game.
A match day programme will be on sale as supporters enter the ground for £2.50
Alternatively copies of this programme can be purchased for £2.50 each plus £2 postage and packing, by emailing: [email protected]. It will be full colour and packed with great content and photography, but hurry because there is a limited print run
Parking
Supporters can park by Pleasureland, or on the Harbour end of Gayfield at Inchcape Park.
Rules
Smoking is not permitted in the main stand of Gayfield Park.
It should go without saying that No pyrotechnics are allowed inside of Gayfield.
We look forward to welcoming a large crowd to Gayfield for what is set to be a cracking match!
Thank you and C’mon the Lichties
