Forfar Athletic v Stranraer

The ‘Loons’ covid and injury-hit squad will return to training tonight to begin their preparations for the visit to Station Park on Saturday of Stranraer.

They will do so on the back of two defeats, the first at home to Stenhousemuir in a slightly bizarre encounter on Boxing Day, the second on Sunday past to a heartbreaking last-minute winner for Elgin City at Borough Briggs in to be fair a match that will not survive long in the memory bank.

Ross and his colleagues will no doubt be extra keen to get their season back on track and consolidate their current lofty standing in the cinch league two table.

Despite the current restriction on numbers attending outdoor sporting fixtures in Scotland, the Forfar Athletic Directors are of the opinion that there is no hope that the attendance on Saturday would reach the 500 limits and as such cash payment at the turnstiles will be in operation for non-season ticket holders.

The kick-off is at the normal time of 3 p.m.

Forfar Athletic season tickets are of course valid for this fixture.

Admission for non-season ticket holders as stated is by cash payment only at the turnstiles.

Stand admission charges are;-

Adults £15
65 & over £9
Under 17’s £5

Terracing admission charges are;-

Adults £14
65 & over £8
Under 17’s £5

Physical Distancing Requirements

Unless from the same household, one-metre physical distancing should be in place when entering and exiting the stadium, while queuing at the refreshment kiosk or at toilet entrances as well as on the terracing for the duration of the match.

Patrons/groups from up to three households are however permitted to sit together in the stand with no maximum number of individuals.    A one-metre physical distance should be observed between any such groups within the seated area.

1984 Lounge

The 1984 Lounge at the ground will be open from 12.30 p.m. to 2.45 p.m. and again on the final whistle until approximately 8 p.m.

Please note that seating arrangements within the lounge will be in accordance with current government legislation.    Customers will be restricted to patrons from a maximum of three households at any one table.   The tables will also be spaced out one metre apart.  

This will see the possibility of a  slight restriction on numbers and we trust supporters will appreciate that club officials have no alternative in the current circumstances.

Table service is also mandatory as is registration for track and trace on entry.

The Refreshment Kiosk will be open as usual at Saturday’s fixture as will the Club Shop situated at the rear of the East Terracing.

Saturday’s match is sponsored by that great supporter of the ‘Loons’ cause Lee Hutcheon, Painter & Decorator. 

A full preview of the fixture will be posted later in the week.