Arbroath vs Montrose – Match Preview
Match Day 13 – Ladbrokes League One – Season 2018 / 2019
Saturday 10th November 2018, Gayfield Park, Arbroath, 3.00pm kick off
Arbroath welcome Angus rivals Montrose to Gayfield tomorrow for the 1st of our 3 Angus derbies in the next 4 games.
Stewart Petrie’s Montrose visit Gayfield full of confidence after good wins against Brechin City away followed by victory over Dumbarton at Links Park.
Montrose currently sit in 6th position in Ladbrokes League One with with 4 wins, 2 draws, 6 defeats, having scored 13 goals and conceded 21 goals and have 14 points.
Derbies are always hard to predict and we know that all teams visiting Gayfield are looking to get a result against us. We know will have to be at our very best.
Arbroath Team News
Club Captain Mark Whatley will in contention after overcoming a slight niggle but striker Callum Smith will miss out due to his broken wrist. Striker Steven Doris continues to benefit from more and more game time as he continues to grow stronger and fitter.
It is another very tough game for the Lichties and we are hoping for another tremendous support who will be in good voices to cheer on the Lichties.
Montrose FC Squad (including summer arrivals)
GK 01 – Allan Fleming
GK 21 – Jordan Millar
DF 03 – Andrew Steeves
DF 04 – Matty Allan
DF 05 – Michael Bolochoweckyyj
DF 12 – Ryan Harrington (on loan from Aberdeen)
DF 14 – Seán Dillon
DF 18 – Iain Campbell
MF 02 – Terry Masson
MF 06 – Martyn Fotheringham
MF 07 – Graham Webster
MF 08 – Paul Watson
MF 11 – Ryan Ferguson (on loan to Cove Rangers)
MF 15 – Danny Cavanagh
MF 17 – Jamie Redman
MF 19 – Liam Callaghan
MF 22 – Patrick Cregg
FW 09 – Martin Rennie
FW 10 – Ross Campbell
FW 16 – Craig Johnston
FW 20 – Chris Antoniazzi (on loan from Aberdeen)
FW 23 – Euan Henderson (on loan from Hearts
FW 24 – Josh Skelly (on loan to Cowdenbeath)
Montrose Results since last meeting
Montrose 0 – 4 Arbroath – SPFL League 1 – Game 1
Airdrieonians 0 – 1 Montrose – SPFL League 1 – Game 2
Montrose 2 – 1 Brechin City – SPFL League 1 – Game 3
Stranraer 2 – 0 Montrose – SPFL League 1 – Game 4
Montrose 0 – 2 East Fife – SPFL League 1 – Game 5
Dumbarton 2 – 1 Montrose – SPFL League 1 – Game 6
Raith Rovers 1 – 1 Montrose – SPFL League 1 – Game 7
Montrose 2 – 2 Forfar Athletic – SPFL League 1 – Game 8
Stenhousemuir 3 – 2 Montrose – SPFL League 1 – Game 9
Montrose 0 – 3 Airdrieonians – SPFL League 1 – Game 10
Brechin City 1 – 3 Montrose – SPFL League 1 – Game 11
Montrose 1 – 0 Dumbarton – SPFL League 1 – Game 12
Arbroath vs Montrose – Head to Head
Montrose 0 – 4 Arbroath – Saturday 4th August 2018 – League One 2018 / 2019
Goals – Wallace 22, Linn 69 pen, 83, Hester 90+3
Arbroath 4 – 0 Montrose – Saturday 22nd July 2017 – Betfred Cup Group D 2017 / 2018
Goals – Gold 31, Denholm 69, 74, Doris 90+1
Suspensions;
Neither team have any players suspended
Officials;
Referee – Steven Reid
Assistant Referee 1 – Drew Kirkland
Assistant Referee 2 – Michael MacDermid
Supporter Information;
Would all supporters attending this Saturday’s Angus derby between Arbroath and Montrose at Gayfield Park on Saturday 10th November please note that supporter segregation will be in place.
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.
Montrose FC 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.
Admission Prices;
£15 – Adults
£8 – Concessions
£18 – Parent and Child
Programme;
The tenth matchday programme of the new season is on sale with striker Callum Smith on the front cover and is on sale for £2 as you enter Gayfield
Club Shop;
Our shop will be open before kick off,
36-0 Lounge;
The 36-0 Lounge will be open before and after the game to allow supporters to enjoy a beer.
We hope to see you there!
C’mon the Lichties!
