Arbroath vs Raith Rovers – Match Preview
Match Day 34 – Ladbrokes League One – Season 2018 / 2019
Sunday 21st April 2019, Gayfield Park, Arbroath, 4.05pm kick off
The Lichties return to Gayfield tomorrow for their penultimate home game of the 2018 / 2019 season.
A remarkable season which erupted into celebration last Saturday as we were crowned Scottish League One Champions.
We welcome John McGlynn’s Raith Rovers to Gayfield in a game which will no doubt be highly competitive all whilst being screened live on BBC ALBA.
The meetings between the sides this season have all been close encounters.
A 1-1 draw back in October at Stark’s Park was followed up by a 2-0 win for Raith at Gayfield in December against 10 man Arbroath.
The match, which Gavin Swankie was sent off in the late in first half – only for his second yellow card to be rescinded after appeal.
The last game at Stark’s Park was a hard fought win for Arbroath with Colin Hamiton netting the only goal.
This, the final game of the season is as unpredictable as the others but it will be hard fought.
Raith Rovers Team News
Raith Rovers have been hit by injury this season and in their last game at home to Stranraer were without Craig Thomson, Grant Gillespie, Chris Duggan and Lewis Vaughan.
Many of the youth players at Stark’s Park have been given the opportunity to be on the bench of a late and enter play and have been receiving many plaudits.
Arbroath Team News
Arbroath Manager Dick Campbell has already stated that he will be giving playing time to those who have been on the bench lately from now until the end of the season so it is likely that Ryan McCord, Luke Donnelly, Greig Spence and Steven Doris all could be involved.
Bobby Linn will again be missing for the Lichties as he recovers from injury.
This will be a very tough match so again we would appreciate a large and vocal support from all Lichties who can make it to Gayfield tomorrow!
Raith Rovers FC Squad
GK – 17 – Dean Lyness
GK – 22 – Sam McGuff
GK – 01 – Robbie Thomson
DF – 06 – Kyle Benedictus
DF – 03 – Callum Crane
DF – 04 – Iain Davidson
DF – 18 – David McKay
DF – 05 – Euan Murray
DF – 20 – Jamie Watson
MF – 24 – Jamie Barjonas – Rangers (loan)
MF – 19 – James Berry
MF – 11 – Tony Dingwall
MF – 16 – Nathan Flanagan
MF – 08 – Grant Gillespie
MF – 12 – Ross Matthews
MF – 26 – Craig McGuffie – Ayr United (loan)
MF – 28 – Dylan Tait
MF – 14 – Nat Wedderburn
ST – 27 – Kieron Bowie
ST – 09 – Liam Buchanan
ST – 07 – Chris Duggan
ST – 30 – Jamie Gullan – Hibernian (loan)
ST – 15 – Kevin Nisbet
ST – 23 – Jack Smith
ST – 10 – Lewis Vaughan
Raith Rovers Departures
Daniel Armstrong – Ross County
Lewis Milne – Montrose
Ryan Stevenson – Bo’Ness United – Loan
Euan Valentine – Berwick Rangers – Loan
Regan Hendry – Celtic – End of Loan
Kevin Silva – Hearts
Keiran Wright – Rangers – End of Loan
Raith Rovers Results Season 2018 / 2019
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 0 – 2 Raith Rovers – SPFL League 1 – Game 18
Raith Rovers 1 – 2 East Fife – SPFL League 1 – Game 19
Raith Rovers 5 – 1 Stenhousemuir – SPFL League 1 – Game 20
Airdrieonians 1 – 1 Raith Rovers – SPFL League 1 – Game 21
Brechin City 2 – 1 Raith Rovers – SPFL League 1 – Game 22
Raith Rovers 1 – 1 Forfar Athletic – SPFL League 1 – Game 23
Dumbarton 2 – 2 Raith Rovers – SPFL League 1 – Game 24 – Played 26/2/19
Raith Rovers 0 – 1 Arbroath – SPFL League 1 – Game 25
Raith Rovers 4 – 1 Montrose – SPFL League 1 – Game 26
Stranraer 2 – 2 Raith Rovers – SPFL League 1 – Game 27
Raith Rovers 1 – 0 Airdrieonians – SPFL League 1 – Game 28
Forfar Athletic 2 – 1 Raith Rovers – SPFL League 1 – Game 29
Raith Rovers 4 – 1 Dumbarton – SPFL League 1 – Game 30
East Fife 1 – 2 Raith Rovers – SPFL League 1 – Game 31
Stenhousemuir 1 – 1 Raith Rovers – SPFL League 1 – Game 32
Raith Rovers 2 – 3 Stranraer – SPFL League 1 – Game 33
Arbroath vs Raith Rovers – League One Season 2018 / 2019
Raith Rovers 0 – 1 Arbroath – 16th February – Scottish League One – 2018/2019
Goal – Hamilton 27
Arbroath 0 – 2 Raith Rovers – 22nd December – Scottish League One – 2018 / 2019
Goals – Armstrong 19, Buchanan 37
Raith Rovers 1 – 1 Arbroath – 6th October – Scottish League One – 2018 / 2019
Goals – Nisbit 87- Linn 79
Suspensions;
Neither team have any players suspended
Officials;
Referee – Alan Newlands
Assistant Referee 1 – Andrew McWilliam
Assistant Referee 2 – David Ingram
Fourth Official – Mike Roncone
Supporter Information;
Would all supporters attending this Sunday’s Scottish League One match between Arbroath and Raith Rovers at Gayfield Park on Sunday 21st April please note that supporter segregation will be in place.
Please arrive early so that all supporters can get through the turnstiles in time for kick off.
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 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 20th match day programme of the season is on sale with the team celebrating their league title at Glebe Park on the front cover.
Club Shop;
Our shop will be open before kick off.
36-0 Lounge;
The 36-0 Lounge will be open before the game to allow supporters to enjoy a beer.
Matchball Sponsor – RS Joinery
Boardroom Man of the Match Sponsor – Joshua Caird
Goal of the Match Sponsor – Keiran Murray
April Goal of the Month Sponsor – Arbroath Walking Football
We hope to see you there!
C’mon the Lichties!
