City will look to bounce back from their first league defeat of the season last weekend as we welcome Dunipace to the Carnegie Fuels Stadium at Glebe Park tomorrow afternoon.
Manager Andy Kirk was hugely frustrated at the performance against Hill of Beath Hawthorn and is looking for a response from his players against a Dunipace side that moved off the bottom of the Lowland League East last weekend courtesy of their first win of the season against Civil Service Strollers.
TEAM NEWS
City will welcome back Mason Chisholm after missing out last weekend but will continue to be without the services of the injured Spencer Moreland, Kieran Inglis, Kyle Bell, Euan Spark and Adam Hutchinson. New signing Curtis Main will be available for selection whilst Andy Kirk is hopeful of another addition before the match.
MANAGERS COMMENTS
Reflecting on a disappointing defeat against Hill of Beath Hawthorn last weekend, Manager Andy Kirk commented, “I was frustrated with the performance and result. In the first half we had a lot of the play without creating very much but there is a level of inconsistency creeping in and that needs to change quickly. We can’t be losing games at home like that – we missed guilt edged chances to put ourselves out of sight against University of Stirling last Wednesday and again we should have equalised in the second half on Saturday.
“They were easy chances to finish and we need to take the responsibility to put those in the net. That’s what changes games and we’re not doing that at the minute.
“Our performance needs to be a lot better against Dunipace than what it’s been over the last two games because it hasn’t been acceptable.”
Kirk has been able to add Curtis Main to the squad and is also hopeful of another addition ahead of tomorrow’s game. He said, “Curtis brings quality and experience to the Club and is an extremely professional player who has competed at the highest level. He will add more firepower, strength and experience to the front line.”
ADMISSION INFORMATION
Tomorrow’s match kicks off at 3pm. Admission prices are £12 for adults, £8 concessions (Aged 65+, students and 16/17 year olds) and £5 for U16’s. Season tickets are valid. Digital tickets should be purchased at the following link – PURCHASE TICKETS
A cash/card gate will be available however supporters are advised to purchase their tickets in advance on fanbase.
CITY CLUB BAR
The City Club bar at the ground will be open to all supporters from 1:30pm and again following the match.
MATCH OFFICIALS
Tomorrow’s match referee is Tayler Martin, assisted by Hannah McLean and Ross Alexander.
PREVIOUS MEETING
Tomorrow’s fixture will be the first competitive meeting between the sides.
LAST TIME OUT
City suffered their first league defeat of the season last weekend as they went down 1-0 to a high flying Hill of Beath Hawthorn side. James Linton netted the only goal of the game from a free kick early in the second half and that proved to be enough against a City side who simply never reached the levels they are capable of.
Dunipace on the other hand recorded their first league win of the campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory at home to Civil Service Strollers. Scott Sinclair netted the opener from the spot for the hosts on the stroke of half time but they were undone 9 minutes from time as Strollers netted an equaliser. Dunipace fought back however as Jordan Herron fired the winner with 5 minutes remaining. The result saw the Pace climb off the bottom of the table and into 14th.
SPONSORSHIP & MASCOT
Our match sponsor and match ball sponsor tomorrow afternoon is Ace Commercial Refinishers and leading out the City team will be our mascot Adam Shand!
Preview by Steven Mew
