Match Preview – Stenhousemuir v Forfar Athletic
[Thursday, 18 April 2019 15:53]
Ladbrokes League 1
Venue – Ochilview
Date – Saturday 20th April – kick-off 3 p.m.
Admission Prices – West Terracing – Away Support – Adult £12 Concessions £7 Under 16’s £3 Main Stand – Adults £13 Concessions £8
League Positions – Stenhousemuir – 10th place – 35 pts from 33 games Forfar Athletic 3rd – 54 points from 33 games
Previous Results this Season –
Forfar Athletic 2 Stenhousemuir 0 at Station Park on 25.8.18
Stenhousemuir 1 Forfar Athletic 2 at Ochilview on 20.10.18
Forfar Athletic 2 Stenhousemuir 1 at Station Park on 23.2.19
Summary – The ‘Loons’ head to Ochilview on Saturday requiring one point to finally confirm their playoff status. They also know that a win over the ‘Warriors’ would put them clear in second place with Raith not playing till Sunday.
Undoubtedly that scenario would put pressure on the Rovers players in their Gayfield clash with the champions as they battle it out with Jim Weir’s side for the coveted runners-up spot.
Michael Travis and his colleagues will know however that they will have to improve on last Saturday’s performance to pick up the three points against the home side who have picked up seven points from their last three games.
A 2-1 win at Dumbarton was followed by a 1-1 draw at home to Raith Rovers before a goal from top scorer Mark McGuigan sealed all three points in the Saturday evening televised contest at Airdrie.
The Athies head for Stirlingshire it would appear once again injury free, but the manager will undoubtedly be hoping for more sharpness from midfield and up front than has been evident in the past two weeks.
He may well decide to freshen up his starting eleven with a few eager fringe players waiting in the ‘wings.’
All teams suffer blips at the best of times, but certainly, all connected with the Station Park outfit will be hoping for a return to winning ways as we really do reach the ‘business’ end of the league campaign.
By all accounts, a larger than normal travelling support would appear to be heading to the central belt, a fact no doubt much appreciated by the ‘Loons’ players.
Let’s hope we can make it a real team effort on the day!
Match Officials – Referee – Gavin Ross Assistants – Ivan Stankovic & Bart Misiak
Supporters Information – As previously intimated on our social media channels, the West Terracing will be open at Ochilview this Saturday. Forfar Athletic supporters have been allocated this area of the stadium. However, any ‘Loons’ supporter specifically requiring a seat will be accommodated in the main stand. Contact a club steward if any problem in this regard.
The host club have asked FAFC to advise car driving supporters not to park in the B&M car park adjacent to the ground. Strict parking restrictions have been imposed on match days within this area.
Supporters Coach – There are still a handful of seats available.
