Arbroath vs Falkirk – Match Preview
The William Hill Scottish Cup 4th Round – Season 2019 / 2020
Saturday 18th January 2020, Gayfield Park, Arbroath, 3.00pm kick off
Arbroath welcome Falkirk FC to Gayfield tomorrow in the 4th round of the The William Hill Scottish Cup.
The two sides haven’t met since Tuesday 23rd September 2003 when the sides played each other in the 2nd round of the Scottish Co-operative Insurance Cup.
On that day a double from John McGlashan (75, 76) cancelled out a Colin McMenamin goal (36), but an Andy Rodgers 83rd minute goal took the game to extra time.
David Nicholls gave the Bairns the lead in the 108th minute but Ross Graham equalised in the 116th minute but Nicholls scored the winner in the last minute of extra time in dramatic fashion.
The Bairns sit just one point behind Raith Rovers in League One this season, with 3 wins in their last 4 games as the full time side look to bounce back into the Championship.
With Co-Managers Lee Miller and David McCracken in charge they have been active in the transfer market with the signing of Josh Todd this afternoon, and also defender Ben Hall arriving from Partick Thistle and Raffaele De Vita arriving on loan from Livingston.
Of course there will be a familiar face in the Falkirk side as Robbie Mutch has been playing as Number 1 keeper in recent weeks.
Dundee United loanee Logan Chalmers will be in the Arbroath squad for tomorrow’s game as Robbie Nielson has kindly given Arbroath permission to play Logan in the Scottish Cup. Logan will wear number 23 for the Lichties.
It will be a very tough game up against another full side team, which is brimming with experience in all departments.
We hope you can join us and cheer on the Lichties.
C’mon the Lichties!
Falkirk
Co-Managers – David McCracken and Lee Miller
Adviser – Alex Totten
Goalkeeping Coach – Derek Jackson
Goalkeepers
1 – Cammy Bell
31 – Robbie Mutch
Defenders
2 – Michael Doyle
3 – Paul Dixon
4 – Gregor Buchanan
5 – Mark Durnan
15 – Ben Hall – Signed from Partick Thistle
16 – Gary Miller
Midfielders
6 – Morgaro Gomis
7 – Aiden Connolly
8 – Ian McShane
11 – Ross MacLean
12 – Michael Tidser
19 – Josh Todd – Signed from Dundee
20 – Aidan Laverty
21 – Charlie Telfer
23 – Raffaele De Vita (On loan from Livingston)
Strikers
9 – Declan McManus (On loan from Ross County)
14 – Louis Longridge
17 – Robbie Letich
18 – Connor Sammon
29 – David McMillan (On loan from St Johnstone)
Suspensions;
Neither side have any players suspended.
Officials;
Referee: Greg Atiken
Assistant Referee 1: Alastair Mather
Assistant Referee 2: David Ingram
Matchday Programme;
Tomorrow’s programme will be on sale just inside of Gayfield and is the 15th programme of the season and is priced at £2.50 with David Gold on the front cover.
Would all supporters attending this Saturday’s William Hill Scottish Cup 4th Round match between Arbroath and Falkirk at Gayfield Park on Saturday 18th January please note that supporter segregation will be in place.
It is acknowledged that this decision does restrict the normal movement of supporters inside Gayfield however it is an absolute club priority to ensure that all Supporters can attend the match in a safe and friendly environment and enjoy the football on show.
Arbroath FC supporters will occupy the Harbour End of Gayfield, which will sweep round to the the TV Gantry whilst also gaining access to the Harbour side of the Main stand.
Falkirk supporters will be allocated to the the Pleasureland End (Switchie End) of Gayfield whilst also being permitted to Sections A and B of the Main Stand.
We expect a large crowd to watch this weekend’s anticipated fixture.
Your co-operation of the segregation arrangements is greatly appreciated by both clubs.
Admission;
Gayfield Admission Prices for the William Hill Scottish Cup 4th Round;
This game is non-ticketed, with cash only operated turnstiles the only way to enter.
£15 – Adults
£10 – Concessions (Child, Students, OAP 65+, Disability Entry with a free carer)
£20 – Family (Adult and Child)
Please note Season Tickets are not valid.
Postponement – If this game is postponed it will be replayed on Wednesday 22nd January 2020 with a 7.45pm kick off at Gayfield Park, Arbroath.
Replay – If this game requires a replay it will take place on Tuesday 28th January 2020 with a 7.45pm kick off at the Falkirk Stadium.
Conduct
Arbroath FC are a family and community club therefore any we do not accept any disorderly or drunken conduct inside Gayfield Park. Any form of unacceptable Behaviour will be positively dealt with by our Stewards.
Any person who is deemed drunk will not be permitted inside the ground.
No Bottles, glass or plastic, will be permitted within the Stadium.
It should go without saying that no pyrotechnics are allowed within Gayfield Park. These devices are extremely dangerous and there is significant potential for them to cause serious injury and damage to the pitch / stadium.
Smoking
Please also advise that the Main Stand is strictly a No Smoking area and that the use of E Cigarettes are also not permitted within the Main Stand.
Disabled Access;
Gayfield Park, home of Arbroath FC has two enclosed disabled seating areas on either side of the main stand which are reserved for wheelchair users and their assistants / carers. Each area can accommodate up to 3 wheelchairs and 3 assistants / carers.
These areas also have wall attached seats which fold down in place for any assistant or carer that is present on the day.
Each side is accessible via a smooth flat surface suitable for wheel chairs with a disabled toilet on the opposite side of the stand.
Our match day stewards are always on hand to give assistance either into the ground, or to the accessible areas.
Unfortunately due to Gayfield’s location we don’t own any parking spaces around the ground, but there is plenty of spaces on either side of the ground to park which is all completely free.
If the distance from the main gate to the accessible area is too far, then we are happy to accommodate a vehicle into the ground for a close drop off. In this circumstance we would please ask that you contact the club a day or two before hand and arrive a little earlier than normal.
We offer a concession admission for those with a disability and free admission to any assistant or carer present.
We are a community club and hope to give all visiting and home fans the same experience as they are welcomed into our ground.
Parking;
Unfortunately due to Gayfield’s location we don’t own any parking spaces around the ground, but there is plenty of spaces on either side of the ground to park which is all completely free.
If you are coming from the direction of Dundee, there are many spaces on Queen’s Drive next to Pleasureland, of if you continue past Gayfield there is Inchcape Park which is your first right after Gayfield. It is next to the Sea which offers street and overspill onto the grass.
This area is currently suffering from water damage, and is muddy so please be careful if you choose to park here.
Full Details can be found on our website – https://arbroathfc.co.uk/match-day-information/
We hope to see another fantastic support cheering on the Lichties!
We hope you can make it along!
C’mon the Lichties!
