Match Report

Match Preview written by Scott Gallacher

Stenhousemuir return to Ochilview Park on Saturday evening for the decisive second leg of the William Hill Championship Play-Off Final as the Warriors look to complete the job against Alloa Athletic and secure promotion to the Championship. Kick-off is at 5:30PM.

Gary Naysmith’s side take a 3-1 advantage into the second leg after an impressive performance at the Indodrill Stadium on Wednesday night.

Ross Taylor opened the scoring with a superb curling finish before Matty Aitken doubled the lead from the penalty spot midway through the first half.

Mikey Anderson added a third after the interval with an audacious looping strike from distance to put the Warriors firmly in control of the tie.

However, Calum Waters pulled a goal back for Alloa Athletic with the final kick of the match, meaning the Wasps arrive at Ochilview still with work to do but trailing by two goals overall.

The Warriors will take confidence from both the performance and result in the first leg, having produced a disciplined display at both ends of the pitch against a strong Alloa side.

Alloa Athletic will be aiming to respond on Saturday evening and know they must overturn the deficit if they are to secure promotion.

With a place in next season’s William Hill Championship on the line, a big crowd is expected at Ochilview Park for what promises to be another dramatic occasion in what a stellar season for the club.

The Warriors now stand 90 minutes away from promotion and will be looking to make home advantage count in front of the Stenhousemuir support.