Arbroath vs Stranraer – Match Preview
The Ladbrokes William Hill Scottish Cup 3rd Round – Season 2018 / 2019
Saturday 24th November 2018, Gayfield Park, Arbroath, 3.00pm kick off
Arbroath welcome Stevie Farrell’s Stranraer side to Gayfield tomorrow for our 3rd round clash in the William Hill Scottish Cup.
The sides have met twice this season with the Lichties coming out on top on both occasions but both encounters have been tricky ties, especially the last game down at Stair Park at the end of October.
Stranraer visit Angus for the second time in a week after a late injury time goal secured a point against Montrose last week.
Arbroath return to action after a 5 star performance last weekend against Brechin City, with most supporters claiming it was the best performance of the season to date.
Stranraer Team News
Updated team news from http://www.stranraerfc.org/ “Grant Anderson is likely to be out for another week through injury while Kilmarnock have refused to let loan stars Innes Cameron or Daniel Higgins play in the competition for Stranraer”.
Striker Issac Layne has departed Stair Park after being released from his contract. Issac suffered a cruciate ligament injury earlier in the season and has moved to England to be closer to his family.
Arbroath Team News
Arbroath will be again be without striker Callum Smith who is recovering from a wrist break and also Finn Graham who has left the club to sign for Kelty Hearts. Other than that Manager Dick Campbell should have a full squad to choose from.
It is another extremely tough game for the Lichties as all teams are seeking to claim a scalp over us.
Ware hoping for another tremendous support who will be in good voices to cheer on the Lichties.
Please come down and support the team!
Fixture News
If for any chance tomorrow’s game is postponed it will be played on Wednesday 28th November at Gayfield Park, 7.45pm
If the game ends in a draw, a replay will take place on Tuesday 27th November at Stair Park, 7.45pm
Stranraer FC Squad (including recent arrivals)
GK – 01 – Max Currie
GK – 13 – Lyle Avci
DF – 02 – Daniel Higgins (on loan from Kilmarnock)
DF – 03 – Chis McGowan
DF – 04 – Andrew McDonald
DF – 05 – David Brownlie
DF – 15 – Sam Lidington
DF – 17 – David Smith
DF – 22 – Jamie Hamill
DF – 23 – Adam Cummins
MF – 06 – Connor McManus
MF – 07 – Mark Lamont
MF – 08 – Kyle Turner
MF – 12 – Ian Smith
MF – 14 – Cameron Elliot (on loan at Kilbirnie Ladeside)
MF – 16 – Max Ashmore
ST – 10 – Luke Donnelly
ST – 11 – Grant Anderson
ST – 18 – Innes Cameron (on loan from Kilmarnock)
ST – 19 – Ciaran Diver (on loan from Celtic)
ST – 20 – Paul Joseph Crossan (on loan from Celtic)
Stranraer Results since last our meeting
Stranraer 0 – 1 Arbroath – SPFL League 1 – Game 11
Stenhousemuir 0 – 2 Stranraer – SPFL League 1 – Game 12
Stranraer 1 – 2 Airdrieonians – SPFL League 1 – Game 13
Montrose 1 – 1 Stranraer– SPFL League 1 – Game 14
Stranraer vs Arbroath head to head
Stranraer 0 – 1 Arbroath – 27th October 2018– Scottish League One 18/19
Goals – Cummins 17 OG
Arbroath 3 – 1 Arbroath – 11th August 2018 – Scottish League One 18/19
Goals – Little 10, McKenna 77, Wallace 81 – Donnelly 24
Stranraer 1 – 4 Arbroath – 17th February 2018 – Scottish League One 17/18
Goals – MacPherson 9 – Wallace 39 pen, 63 pen, McKenna 47, Denholm 83
Arbroath 1 – 2 Stranraer – 2nd December 2017 – Scottish League One 17/18
Goals – McCord 15 – Turner 53, Beith 78
Stranraer 2 – 6 Arbroath – 23rd September 2017 – Scottish League One 17/18
Goals – Thomson 21, Agnew 65 – O’Brien 16, Denholm 18, 41, McCord 33, 49, 68 pen
Suspensions;
Neither team has any players suspended.
Officials;
Referee – David Dickinson
Assistant Referee 1 – David Doig
Assistant Referee 2 – Barry Reid
Admission Prices;
£15 – Adults
£8 – Concessions
£18 – Parent and Child
Please note season tickets are not valid.
Programme;
The eleventh matchday programme of the season is on sale with winger Danny Denholm 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!
