Arbroath vs Stenhousemuir – Match Preview
Match Day 28 – Ladbrokes League One – Season 2018 / 2019
Saturday 9th March 2019, Gayfield Park, Arbroath, 3.00pm kick off
We return to Gayfield tomorrow as we start the final quarter of the season with 9 huge games to come.
We have 5 home games at Gayfield – Stenhousemuir, East Fife, Montrose, Raith Rovers and Dumbarton with 4 away trips to Stranraer, Forfar Athletic, Brechin City and Airdrieonians.
Tomorrow we welcome Colin McMenamin’s Stenhousemuir to Gayfield. Arbroath have had the upper hand in all 3 matches so far this season but we know that it will be a very tough fixture with Stenhousemuir seeking all 3 points.
Stenhousemuir Team News
Last Saturday 9 man Stenhousemuir held Brechin City to a 1-1 draw and with Mark McGuigan up front Stenhousemuir always carry a threat with the talented striker already netting 4 times this season against the Lichties.
In addition Andy Munro and David Marsh arrived alongside Ryan Watters and Greg Hurst with the former St Johnstone striker already netting 2 goals in 4 games.
Stenhousemuir look to be without Conner Duthie and Russell Dingwall who were both red-carded last Saturday against Brechin City.
Central defender Morgan Neil may also be missing after not featuring for the last 4 matches, with his last appearance against Airdrieonians back on the 26th of January where he left the field due to injury after 64 minutes.
Arbroath Team News
Arbroath Manager will definitely be without Michael McKenna who serves a one-match suspension but there are doubts over Ryan Wallace and Colin Hamilton who sat out last week’s match at Dumbarton. David Gold and Jason Thomson were also named as substitutes last weekend but were both carrying knocks.
Former Celtic youngster Lewis Bell may again be involved after leaving Parkhead. Lewis recently played at Gayfield in the recent friendly between Arbroath and Celtic.
It will no doubt be another tough afternoon for the Lichties with Stenhousemuir fighting Brechin City and Stranraer at the bottom end of the table.
We value and need your support tomorrow!
C’mon the Lichties!
Stenhousemuir Squad (arrivals and loans)
GK – 01 – Graeme Smith
GK – 17 – Lewis McMinnn
DF – 02 – Alan Reid
DF – 03 – Ruaridh Donaldson
DF – 04 – Morgyn Neill
DF – 05 – David Marsh – Cowdenbeath
DF – 19 – Andy Munro – Forfar Athletic
DF – 22- Conor McBrearty – Loan – St Mirren
MF – 06 – Mark Ferry
MF – 07 – Keiran Gibbons
MF – 08 – Nicki Paterson
MF – 10 – Conner Duthie
MF – 11 – Allan Cook
MF – 14 – Seb Ross – Loan – Aberdeen
MF – 15 – Thomas Halleran
MF – 16 – Sean Dickson
MF – 20 – Russell Dingwall – Loan – Ross County
ST – 09 – Mark McGuigan
ST – 19 – Colin McMenamin
ST – 21 – Ryan Watters – Albion Rovers
ST – 24 – Greg Hurst – St Johnstone
Stenhousemuir departures
Jesus Garcia Tena
Bobby Vaughan
Kevin O’Hara – Falkirk – End of Loan
Harry Paton – Ross County – End of Loan
Stenhousemuir Results since last meeting
Stenhousemuir 1 – 4 Arbroath – SPFL League 1 – Game 21
Stenhousemuir 1 – 0 Airdrieonians – SPFL League 1 – Game 22
Stenhousemuir 1 – 0 Montrose – SPFL League 1 – Game 23
East Fife vs Stenhousemuir – SPFL League 1 – Game 24 – Postponed
Forfar Athletic 2 – 1 Stenhousemuir – SPFL League 1 – Game 25
Stranraer 1 – 1 Stenhousemuir – SPFL League 1 – Game 26
Stenhousemuir 1 – 1 Brechin City – SPFL League 1 – Game 27
Arbroath vs Stenhousemuir – Head to Head
Stenhousemuir 1 – 4 Arbroath – 12th January 2019 – League One 2018 / 2019
Goals – McGuigan 40 – Linn 4, 58, Wallace 9, 52
Arbroath 5 – 2 Stenhousemuir – 1st December 2018 – League One 2018 / 2019
Goals – Kader 31, Linn 36, 52, Hamilton 79, McCord 83 – McGuigan 21, 85
Stenhousemuir 1 – 2 Arbroath – 22nd September 2018 – League One 2018 / 2019
Goals – McGuigan 24 – Wallace 62 pen, McCord 80
Suspensions;
Arbroath – Michael McKenna
Stenhousemuir – Conner Duthie, Russell Dingwall
Officials;
Referee – Mike Roncone
Assistant Referee 1 – Jordon Stokoe
Assistant Referee 2 – Alex Shepherd
Admission Prices;
£15 – Adults
£8 – Concessions
£18 – Parent and Child
Programme;
The 17th matchday programme of the new season is on sale with midfielder Mark Whatley on the front cover and is on sale for £2 as you enter Gayfield
Club Shop;
Our shop will be open before kick off,
36-0 Lounge;
The 36-0 Lounge will be open before the game to allow supporters to enjoy a beer.
We hope to see you there!
C’mon the Lichties!
