Brechin City - Stranraer Match Preview

Team News

Brechin City - Brechin City manager Ray McKinnon certainly doesn't have his problems to seek ahead of tomorrow's League One clash against Stranraer. Influential midfielder Alan Trouten will join fellow midfielders Craig Molloy and Callum Tapping on the side-lines after picking up an injury at Airdrie last Saturday and in addition, defender Colin Hamilton who has been an ever-present in the City side this season, and Kyle McAusland face late fitness tests. Ray will give both players every chance to prove their fitness prior to kick-off but is rating them both doubtful at the present time. Ewan McNeil who has been training with the club has signed until the end of January and he will go straight into the squad for tomorrow's match. Whatever the starting line-up tomorrow, the City supporters can be in doubt that the players will be trying their utmost to collect three points and restore some pride after their 4-0 defeat at Excelsior Stadium last Saturday.

Stranraer - Stranraer boss Stephen Aitken was justifiably proud of his players despite their defeat in last weekend's Petrofac Training Cup semi-final against Livingston. The Stair Park outfit received a lot of plaudits for their performance in that match and will be determined to take something from tomorrow's game. The Blues boss has doubts surrounding defenders Scott Robertson and Craig Pettigrew and although midfielder Steven Bell started training this week, tomorrow's encounter will come too soon for him.

Head - To - Head -

According to the statistics provided by Soccerbase, the clubs have met on league duty on 105 occasions with the following outcomes :-

Brechin City Wins - 44
Stranraer Wins - 46
Draws - 15

Previous Match Between The Sides

Scottish League One
Stranraer 2 (Forde 56, Stirling 90)
Brechin City 2 (Hamilton 18, Molloy 24)
Saturday 23rd August 2014

Brechin City's Last Match -
Scottish League One
Airdrieonians 4 (Fraser 4, Proctor 21, Lister 57, Blockley 76)
Brechin City 0
Saturday 11th October
League Position - 5th (Down one place from the previous week).

Stranraer's Last Match -

Petrofac Training Cup Semi-Final
Livingston 1 (Glen)
Stranraer 1 (Longworth) - aet (Livingston won 5-4 on penalties)
Sunday 12th October
League Position - 7th (No change from the previous week)

Referee - Andrew Dallas

Andrew hasn't refereed any City games this season but he was the man in charge on Sunday 22nd March last season when Brechin went down 2-1 against Rangers. Two yellow cards were issued in that match.

Ball Sponsor - Ian Jardine

Supporter Information -

FREE ACCESS TO 1983 HOSPITALITY LOUNGE FOR ADULT SEASON TICKET HOLDERS

The Management Committee confirm that, following successful previous promotions, Brechin City Season Ticket holders can enjoy free access to The 1983 Hospitality Lounge for this Saturday's match against Stranraer.

This facility, sponsored once again by James Lammond Ltd, is situated within the David H Will Stand. Opening at 1pm, and with a welcome ‘heat-up’ and food at half-time, supporters can enjoy the unique atmosphere of Brechin City’s hospitality offering after the match right through to 8pm.

Walk-ins MAY still be available on Saturday, but advance booking is recommended. This can be done by calling the Brechin City Commercial Line on 07817 910548 or by e-mailing ghood@brechincityfc.com .

Despite this promotion, non-season ticket holders are still very welcome in The 1983 Lounge on Saturday, albeit the normal £8 hospitality entry charge will apply.

Before kick off this weekend, clubs playing in all SPFL fixtures will be united in calling for an end to racism in football and society. The SPFL and its clubs deplore all forms of racism and any racist behaviour will not be tolerated at fixtures. If you see or hear racism at any level of football, please report it to the stewards or police.

Admission Prices -

Parent & Child - £15 (Plus £2 for each additional school-age child in family party)
Adult - £12
Adult Concessions - (Over 65's & Under 18's) - £6

Complimentary Team Sheet/Flyer

Other Matches Scottish League One

Dunfermline Athletic v Forfar Athletic
Morton v Ayr United
Peterhead v Airdrieonians
Stirling Albion v Stenhousemuir