Brechin City - Albion Rovers Match Preview

Brechin City will be determined to bounce back from the disappointment of last week's defeat at Airdrie when Albion Rovers come calling at Glebe Park tomorrow but manager Darren Dods has a mounting injury crisis to contend with as he prepares his side for the match. Definitely ruled out are Chris O'Neil, Darren McCormack and Andy Jackson while skipper Paul McLean will be serving the first of a two-match suspension following his red card at Excelsior Stadium and to add to Darren's woes, Alan Trouten and Finn Graham are both struggling to be fit in time. The manager has been working hard to strengthen the squad this week, and was rewarded on Friday afternoon with Hearts agreeing to loan 20-year-old striker Robbie Buchanan to City up until Christmas, giving clearance too for him to be available for selection for next weekend's Scottish Cup Tie v Ayr United.

Despite the side's injury concerns, Darren is confident that the players who come into the side tomorrow will give a good account of themselves and it provides them with a platform to show their capabilities and stake a claim for a regular place in the side.

City will take heart from the only previous meeting between the teams at Cliftonhill in mid August when goals from Alan Trouten (penalty) and Andy Jackson either side of half-time netted them three points in what was a thoroughly merited victory but Rovers will come to Glebe Park on a high after winning a five-goal thriller against Stranraer last Saturday and they will be aiming to reduce the points deficit against City to just four while conversely, City can stretch the points difference to 10 if they prevail come 4.45pm.

Head to Head (2004-2016)
Brechin City - 8 wins
Albion Rovers - 5 wins
Draws - 1

Last Six League Results
Brechin City WLWLWL
Albion Rovers WWLDLW

Top Scorers

Brechin City
Ross Caldwell - 5 goals, 1 assist
Andy Jackson - 4 goals, 3 assists
Ally Love - 3 goals, 2 assists
Alan Trouten - 3 goals, 0 assists

Albion Rovers
Ryan Wallace - 6 goals, 2 assists
Ross Stewart - 5 goals, 2 assists
Paul Willis - 3 goals, 3 assists
Steven Boyd - 3 goals, 0 assists

Match Officials
Referee - Stephen Finnie
Assistant Referees - Andy Milne and Paul O'Neill

The Match and Match Ball are being kindly sponsored by Brechin Bowling Club

Admission Prices -

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

Entry to the 1983 Hospitality Lounge will be available to the supporters of both teams before the match and at half-time for £7 over and above the gate entry price and there will be free entry to the lounge at the conclusion of the match when supporters can watch the London derby between Spurs and West Ham live on BT Sports.

The next Brechin City match after tomorrow will be next Saturday (26th November) when City will host Ayr United in the Third Round of the William Hill Scottish Cup. Kick-Off at Glebe Park will be 3.00pm.