City are Mosset Park bound tomorrow afternoon as they look to continue their unbeaten start to the Highland League season against Forres Mechanics.

City will be hoping their visit to Forres will be more fruitful than the corresponding fixture last season, as City were held to a 1-1 draw after going ahead midway through the second half. The result proved to be a crushing blow in our pursuit of the Highland League title.

TEAM NEWS
City will welcome back Seth Patrick from suspension, whilst top-scorer Dayle Robertson will also be back in the squad after missing the last two matches due to a pre-booked family holiday. This means Patrick Cregg is likely to have a full squad to choose from for tomorrow's match.

MANAGERS COMMENTS
Speaking on the 2-2 draw over Brora Rangers last weekend, Manager Patrick Cregg commented, "I thought the lads gave everything for us - at times I thought we played well but others we could have been a bit cleaner in our play. In terms of effort I can't ask for any more. I'm just disappointed we gave away two goals after taking the lead twice but they'll feel they deserved the goals as well. A draw was probably a fair result overall - we certainly didn't deserve to lose it anyway.

"We try to win every game but the positive is that we are still unbeaten and in the box-seat. Brora probably couldn't afford to lose the game. Our objective now is to get back on a sequence of wins."

Michael Hunter made his debut for the Club after signing on loan from Dundee with the Manager adding, "It was his first senior game and it was a tough game for him to come into. He's got a good mentality and had some good play, but a couple of sloppy moments as well which is natural as every player is going to make mistakes on the field. We're really happy with him - he's got a lot of good attributes and he'll only grow from that. He'll be a good signing for us."

ADMISSION INFORMATION
Tomorrow's fixture at Mosset Park kicks off at 3pm. Admission prices are £10 for adults, £6 for concessions/Under 18’s/students and free for U12’s when accompanied by an adult. Please note there is an extra £2 for the stand.

SUPPORTERS TRAVEL
Brechin City Supporters’ Club are running a bus to the game which will leave Glebe Park at 10:30am. Limited seats remaining – book please text 07740 856565 or e-mail dwalker@brechincity.com

MATCH OFFICIALS
The match referee tomorrow afternoon will be Harry Bruce, assisted by Gary Carroll & Jana Brady.

LAST TIME OUT
City played a 2-2 draw in a top of the table clash against Brora Rangers at the Carnegie Fuels Stadium. Forres Mechanics meanwhile recorded a fine 2-1 victory over defending Champions Buckie Thistle at Victoria Park.

PREVIOUS MEETING
Brechin City 6-1 Forres Mechanics – 13 April 2024
After going behind early on, City eventually turned on the style to record a comprehensive win over the Cans at the tail end of last season. Sam Gordon netted the opener for the visitors after just 9 minutes, but goals from Grady McGrath and Seth Patrick gave City the lead going into the break. Second half finishes from Matthew Wright and Fraser Macleod along with two own goals added to the win.