Stenhousemuir return to action at Ochilview tomorrow when they take on Stranraer in the cinch league two.
The Warriors will be hoping to make it a dozen wins in a row after getting their 11th win in a row away at The Spartans at Ainslie Park last Saturday. Goals from Matty Yates and Matty Aitken and some good defending sealed an important 2-0 victory for Stenhousemuir and saw them move 14 points clear at the summit of the league.
Gary Naysmith said “We’ll train as we always do. Work on things we feel we can affect Stranraer. They had a good victory at the weekend, but we’ll train as we always do.”
Ross Meechan also previewed tomorrow’s game saying “It’ll be another tough game. We will train well. We need to keep working hard. The distances the boys cover in training is great se we’ll keep that up and prepare for Saturday.”
Ross Taylor will return to the squad after his suspension. However, the game might come a week early for Jordan Kirkpatrick who returned to full training this week.
Stranraer come into the match off the back of a 2-0 victory themselves, they defeated Peterhead last Saturday down at Stair Park to move the blues up to 6th place in the league. Scott Agnew’s men have had an inconsistent season, finding it difficult to get a decent run going in the league. They’ve won six games, drawn four and lost nine.
Stenhousemuir have won both games agaisnt Stranraer this season. The first was a 5-0 victory at Ochilview on Warriors Day with a goal from Matty Aitken and braces for Gregor Buchanan and Adam Brown. There was also a 3-0 victory at Stair Park back in November, Aitken was on the scoresheet once again alongside Matty Yates and Euan O’Reilly
Stranraer edge the all-time head-to-head record with 86 wins compared to the Warriors 58. 40 draws have also been played out in the 184 encounters.
The Warriors will have to be weary of attacking threats like James Dolan and Tam Orr who have eight goals between them this season.
If you want to come along to Ochilview and support the boys, get all the information below.
Match report by Angus Blacklock
MATCHDAY INFORMATION
Opponents | Stranraer
Competition | cinch League two
Date | Saturday 20 January
Kick Off | 3pm
Location | Ochilview Park, Stenhousemuir
Match Entry | Cash and digital tickets are accepted at the turnstiles. The easiest option is to buy your ticket in advance and you can do that easily here.
- Adult | £15
- Concession 65+ | £10
- Under 16 | £5
Ochilview Guide | If you’re making your first trip to Ochilview, you may find our handy guide useful. You can view this here.
Warriors TV | Warriors TV is live worldwide this Saturday, excluding the UK and Ireland. You can book your place here.
GETTING HERE
OCHILVIEW PARK
Gladstone Rd, Stenhousemuir, FK5 4QL
BY CAR
From the West
Leave the M876 at Junction 2 and follow the A88 towards Stenhousemuir. After about three quarters of a mile turn right into Tryst Road. The ground is down the bottom of this road on the left.
From the East
At Junction 7 of the M9 join the M876 going East bound towards Kincardine. At the end of the M876 take the third exit at the roundabout onto the A905. At the roundabout that is the junction with the A88, take the second exit onto the A88 (Bellsdyke Road). After around two miles turn left at the mini roundabout into Tryst Road for the ground.
Remember also to ignore the ‘football traffic’ signs around the area, as if you follow them you will eventually end up at Falkirks’ ground. Street parking.
BY TRAIN
The nearest railway station is Larbert, which is just under a mile away from Ochilview Park. As you come out of the station, bear left down the main (King Street) road in front of the station. Continue down Kings Road and you will reach the ground on the left.
MATCH OFFICIALS
Referee |Chris Fordyce
Assistant | Ian Hart
