Ladbrokes Championship Play-Off Semi-Final 2nd Leg — Season 2017 / 2018
Saturday 5th May 2018, Dumbarton Football Stadium, Dumbarton, 3.00pm kick off.
Arbroath travel down to Dumbarton tomorrow afternoon knowing that they need a win to progress into the Championship Play-Off Final.
With only one goal in it, Arbroath know what is required.
Should the Lichties win by 1 goal the tie will go to extra time (2 x 15 minute periods each way) and then if it is still level a penalty shoot out.
However if Arbroath were to win by 2 outright goals they would go straight through, but if Dumbarton win or draw the Lichties are out.
Dumbarton will be without goalscorer Craig Barr after his appeal for his red card on Saturday was thrown out and therefore his suspension kicks in, however the Sons do welcome back former Brechin City Defender Dougie Hill.
Dumbarton have a doubt over other scorer Callum Gallagher who is nursing a foot injury and Chris McLaughlin misses out through injury.
Arbroath have no fresh injury worries and Manager Dick Campbell knows what his side must do.
The Lichties have a much better away record this season and we will be hoping we can count on that again and take positives from the numerous chances created on Wednesday evening.
The game is certainly not over, and it is merely half time. There is so much to play for and an exciting 90 minutes to come.
Suspensions;
Defender Craig Barr is suspended after his red-card appeal was denied.
Officials;
Referee – Craig Charleston
Assistant Referee 1 – Graham McNeillie
Assistant Referee 2 – Daniel McFarlane
Fourth Official – David Lowe
Admission;
£16 for Adults
£8 for Concessions
£20 for the Adult and Child Gate.
£5 for Children Under 12s
Arbroath supporters will be housed in the West section of the stadium, normally in sections one and two with access to facilities such as food stalls and programme vendors.
Car Parking at the stadium is £1 per car, but a 50/50 ticket is included.
Getting to Dumbarton;
Address;
Dumbarton Football Club Limited,
Castle Road,
Dumbarton,
G82 1JJ
If travelling by car, you should follow the A814 into the town from the main A82 trunk road and journey along Glasgow Road until you see Dumbarton East Station. 100 yards or so along from the station you will see a brown sign for the Castle (Victoria Street) and the ground is at the bottom of this road.
TASC Bus
TASC 1878 are running a bus to Dumbarton leaving at 10.30am from outside Tutties.
“In order to try and give the players as much support as possible for this game, we’ve slashed our prices to the following, irrespective of Membership status;
Adults – £10 and Under 18s – £5
To book, reply to this message or PM the TASC 1878 (Tuttie’s Arbroath Supporters Club)Facebook Page.
Alternatively, contact Jimmy Butler on 07709486931 or message him on Facebook.”
Train;
After traveling from Arbroath to Glasgow Queen Street, you would make your way downstairs and get on a train destined for Helensburgh going West.
There are two train stations in Dumbarton, and Dumbarton East is the first station. The ground is a 5 minute walk from the station.
Chivas Suite:
Arbroath supporters can enjoy a pre-match drink in the Chivas Suite. Access to this area of the stadium is via the away (West) turnstiles and gates open at 1.30pm.
We really need you tomorrow to cheer on the team!
We have come so far, we have absolutely no reason to stop now! We know there are goalscorers all over the pitch so we have every chance.
Dumbarton
C’MON THE LICHTIES!
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