Brechin City - Airdrieonians Match Preview

After the disappointment of last week's Irn Bru Cup defeat from Dunfermline Athletic, it's back to league business tomorrow for Darren Dod's troops with the visit of Airdrieonians to Glebe Park.

City's form in the league campaign so far has been excellent with three victories and a draw while the Diamonds who sit in fourth position, three points behind City have suffered only one defeat in their opening four matches, that reversal coming at the hands of Livingston who won 4-2 at Excelsior Stadium on 13th August.

The City boss will welcome back former Diamond Chris O'Neil and striker Andy Jackson into his squad for Saturday but unfortunately midfielder Alan Trouten is again ruled out through injury.

Airdrie's Head coach Kevin McBride is expecting a difficult afternoon against the meanest defence in League One.

Writing on his club's website, he said,

"Brechin are a big physical side and they've only lost two goals this season, so defensively they're obviously well organised.

"They're going to be hard to break down so we need to go there and be patient to get something out of the game."

Striker Iain Russell is suspended for Airdrie following his extra-time red card at Ayr, and McBride faces a selection headache up front.

"Iain's suspended, but there are also fitness doubts over Kevin Schmidt, Adam Brown and Jack Leitch."

Whatever his options are on the day, the Diamonds boss will be hoping to continue a league scoring average of two goals per game.


Last Four League Results

Brechin City - WWDW
Airdrieonians - WLWD

The Match Ball is being sponsored by Guthrie Brothers Ford (Montrose) and the referee will be Gavin Duncan.

Admission to the 1983 Hospitality Lounge will be available before the match, at half-time and immediately after the match for £7 over and above the Gate Entry price.

Admission Prices at Glebe Park are :-

Parent & Child - £16 (Plus £2 for each additional child in family party)
Adults - £13
Concessions - £7 (Over 65's and Under 18's)

Other Matches Ladbrokes Scottish League One

Albion Rovers v Stenhousemuir
Alloa Athletic v Livingston
East Fife v Stranraer
Peterhead v Queens Park

The next Brechin City match after tomorrow's match will be an away encounter against Livingston at Almondvale Stadium on Saturday 17th September - Kick-Off - 3pm. The BCFC Supporters Club will be running a bus to this match which will leave St Ninian's Square at 10.30am. Please contact William on 07925227826 or leave your name on the Supporters Club Facebook page if you wish to book a seat.