Arbroath vs Raith Rovers – Match Preview
Match Day 18 – Ladbrokes League One – Season 2018 / 2019
Saturday 22nd December 2018, Gayfield Park, Arbroath, 3.00pm kick off
We welcome Raith Rovers to Gayfield tomorrow for the 18th game of the season and the half way point of the season.
It is the most anticipated fixture of the season so far as the two sides who lead the pack meet for the second time this season.
Most supporters and pundits had Raith Rovers down as title favourites but so far it is the Lichties who have set the pace but everyone knows at Gayfield that Raith Rovers will strengthen in January and put up a fight for the second half of the season.
Rovers have been boosted with the return of key player Lewis Vaughan from injury and he will likely feature tomorrow.
Our last 3 games have all been very close affairs with 3 draws and full of energy and drama – tomorrow will be no different!
Arbroath Team News
Arbroath will welcome Thomas O’Brien from his one match suspension tomorrow and Steven Doris could be in line for a return as he is set to face Raith Rovers for the first time after missing all 5 games over the last season and a half through injury.
We know tomorrow will be our hardest game of the season. WE NEED YOU!
A home game at Gayfield with a huge VOCAL Lichtie support will really push the players. Please be our 12th man! We will need the full support of the home crowd.
Raith Rovers Squad
GK – Sam McGuff
GK – Kevin Silva
GK – Robbie Thomson
GK – Keiran Wright
DF – Kyle Benedictus
DF – Callum Crane
DF – Iain Davidson
DF – David McKay
DF – Euan Murray
DF – Euan Valentine
DF – Jamie Watson
MF – Daniel Armstrong
MF – James Berry
MF – Nathan Flanagan
MF – Grant Gillespie
MF – Regan Hendry
MF – Ross Matthews
MF – Lewis Milne
MF – Ryan Stevenson
MF – Lewis Vaughan
MF – Nat Wedderburn
ST – Liam Buchanan
ST – Chris Duggan
ST – Kevin Nisbet
ST – Jack Smith
Raith Rovers Results this season
Stranraer 1 – 1 Raith Rovers – SPFL League 1 – Game 1
Raith Rovers 2 – 0 Stenhousemuir – SPFL League 1 – Game 2
Raith Rovers 2 – 2 East Fife – SPFL League 1 – Game 3
Airdrieonians 3 – 4 Raith Rovers – SPFL League 1 – Game 4
Raith Rovers 4 – 0 Forfar Athletic – SPFL League 1 – Game 5
Brechin City 1 – 1 Raith Rovers– SPFL League 1 – Game 6
Raith Rovers 1 – 1 Montrose – SPFL League 1 – Game 7
Dumbarton 1 – 5 Raith Rovers – SPFL League 1 – Game 8
Raith Rovers 1 – 1 Arbroath – SPFL League 1 – Game 9
Raith Rovers 2 – 1 Stranraer – SPFL League 1 – Game 10
Forfar Athletic 3 – 2 Raith Rovers – SPFL League 1 – Game 11
Raith Rovers 2 – 1 BrechinCity – SPFL League 1 – Game 12
East Fife 2 – 1 Raith Rovers – SPFL League 1 – Game 13
Stenhousemuir 1 – 2 Raith Rovers -SPFL League 1 – Game 14
Raith Rovers 2 – 0 Airdrieonians – SPFL League 1 – Game 15
Montrose 3 -2 Raith Rovers – SPFL League 1 – Game 16
Raith Rovers 4 – 2 Dumbarton – SPFL League 1 – Game 17
Arbroath vs Raith Rovers – Head to Head
Saturday 6th October 2018 – Scottish League One – 2018 / 2019
Raith Rovers 1 – 1 Arbroath
Goals – Nisbit 87- Linn 79
Saturday 7th April 2018 – Scottish League One – 2017/2018
Arbroath 1 – 1 Raith Rovers
Goal – McIntosh 74 – Buchanan 39 pen
Saturday 24th February 2018 – Scottish League One – 2017/2018
Raith Rovers 2 – 2 Arbroath
Goals – Thomson 43, Furtardo 74 – Wallace 64 pen, McIntosh 90
Saturday 23rd December 2017 – Scottish League One – 2017/2018
Arbroath 1 – 2 Raith Rovers
Goals – Matthews 55 OG – Spence 19, Buchanan 32
Saturday 14th October 2017 – Scottish League One – 2017/2018
Raith Rovers 2 – 0 Arbroath
Goals – Vaughan 33, Thomson 38
Suspensions;
Neither team have any players suspended
Officials;
Referee – Lloyd Wilson
Assistant Referee 1 – Brian Templeton
Assistant Referee 2 – Mat Northcroft
Supporter Information;
Would all supporters attending this Saturday’s League One match between Arbroath and Raith Rovers at Gayfield Park on Saturday 22nd December please note that supporter segregation will be in place.
A large crowd is expected with the Lichties looking to continue to their excellent start to the season with Raith Rovers traveling to Gayfield in buoyant mood after last week’s win over Dumbarton.
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.
Raith Rovers supporters will be allocated to the the Pleasureland End (Switchie End) of Gayfield which sweeps round to the other side of the TV Gantry also being permitted to Sections A and B of the Main Stand.
Admission Prices;
£15 – Adults
£8 – Concessions
£18 – Parent and Child
Season Tickets Valid
Cash Turnstiles
Programme;
The thirteenth matchday programme of the new season is on sale with midfielder Omar Kader on the front cover and is on sale for £2 as you enter Gayfield
Club Shop;
Our shop will be open before kick off, It is the last time to buy anything before Christmas!
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!
