Brechin City - Stranraer Match Preview

Brechin City's injury problems show no signs of easing ahead of tomorrow's vital league clash against Stranraer at Glebe Park. Having sustained defeats in their last five competitive matches, City will be determined to turn the tables against the Blues and with Gus McPherson's Queens Park side breathing down their necks a home win is vitally important if City are to retain their place in the top four. Manager Darren Dods will be without no fewer than five players with Chris O'Neil, James Dale, Gareth Rodger and Andy Jackson all sidelined while Elliot Ford will miss tomorrow's encounter and also the Christmas Eve clash against Alloa following his dismissal against East Fife last Saturday.

In the only previous meeting between the sides this season at Stair Park at the beginning of October a magnificent goal from Andy Jackson late on in the game propelled City to victory and a repeat of that outcome tomorrow would be most welcome.

Head To Head
Brechin City - 47 wins
Stranraer - 51 wins
Draws - 25

Biggest City Win - Stranraer 0 Brechin City 6 - Season 1981/82
Biggest Stranraer Win - Brechin City 0 Stranraer 7 - Season 1964/65
Highest Aggregate Score - Stranraer 6 Brechin City 1 - Season 2002/03

Last Six League Results
Brechin City - LWLLLL
Stranraer - LLLWLD

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

Stranraer
Craig Malcolm 6 goals, 1 assist
Willie Gibson 4 goals, 4 assists

Match Officials
Referee - Kevin Graham
Assistant Referees - Ivan Stancovic and Euan Birch

Match Sponsor - The match is being kindly sponsored by Mrs Margaret Will.

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

The 1983 Hospitality Lounge will be open before the game and again at half-time with admission set at £7 over and above the Gate Entry price and there will be free admission after the match when supporters can watch West Bromwich Albion v Manchester United live on BT Sports.

Other Matches Ladbrokes Scottish League One

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

The next Brechin City match after tomorrow will be the away fixture against Alloa Athletic on Christmas Eve and supporters are reminded that this match will kick-off at 1.00pm. The Brechin City Supporters Club will be running a bus to this match which will depart from St Ninian's Square at 9.30am. Please contact William on 07925227826 to book your seat or leave your name on the Supporters Club's Facebook page.