Arbroath vs Airdrieonians – Match Preview
Match Day 08 – Ladbrokes League One – Season 2018 / 2019
Saturday 29th September 2018, Gayfield Park, Arbroath, 3.00pm kick off
The Lichties welcome Stephen Findlay and his Airdrieonians team to Gayfield tomorrow.
Airdrieonians had a large recruitment drive over the summer after new investment which included the renaming of their stadium.
There will be a few familiar faces visiting Gayfield as former Lichties Scott Robertson and Joao Victoria return to Gayfield alongside David Hutton and Leighton McIntosh who made the move over the summer.
Airdrieonians currently sit 3rd in League One with 10 points and have recorded wins over (A) Stenhousemuir, (A) Forfar and (H) Stranraer whilst also taking a share of the points with (H) Dumbarton but suffered defeat to (H) Raith Rovers, (H) Montrose and (A) East Fife.
With a large squad filled with vast experience it is easy to see why Airdrieonians have been tipped for League Winners.
Airdrieonians Team News from www.airdriefc.com
“Darryl Duffy is back in training for Airdrie after the recurrence of an ankle injury, and the striker will be given every chance to prove his fitness ahead of the trip north.”
Goalkeeper Scott Gallacher suffered an injury against Montrose back in August and since then David Hutton has been the number 1 keeper between the sticks.
Arbroath Team News
Arbroath Manager Dick Campbell knows that he has two very hard games coming up with the visit of Airdrieonians before a trip to Raith Rovers but will take one game at a time.
Striker Callum Smith missed out last week with a knock and it is hoped he will be fit enough to return to the squad. As each week passes the more full time training striker Steven Doris is undertaking as he looks to force his way back.
It is another very tough game for the Lichties and we are hoping for another tremendous support who will be in good voices to cheer on the Lichties.
Airdrieonians Squad (including summer arrivals)
GK – Scott Gallacher (Dumbarton)
GK – David Hutton (Arbroath)
GK – Ben McKenzie (St. Johnstone)
DF – Sean Crighton (Brechin City)
DF – Josh Edwards
DF – Keiran MacDonald
DF – Chris O’Neil (Brechin City, loan made permanent)
DF – Jonathan Page (East Fife)
DF – Scott Robertson (Stranraer)
MF – Dean Cairns
MF – Ryan Conroy
MF – Grant Gallagher (Dumbarton)
MF – Sean McIntosh
MF – Kieran Miller (East Fife)
MF – Scott Stewart
MF – Kyle Wilkie (East Fife)
ST – Dale Carrick
ST – Darryl Duffy (St. Mirren, loan made permanent)
ST – Leighton McIntosh (Arbroath)
ST – Cammy Russell
St – Joao Victoria (Albion Rovers)
Airdrieonians Departures
Adam Brown (Alloa Athletic),
Ross Brown (Berwick Rangers),
David Brownlie (Stranraer),
Tom Fry (Barry Town United),
Jordan McGregor (Aberdeen),
Willie Muir (Forfar Athletic),
Rohan Ferguson (Motherwell, end of loan),
Jake Hastie (Motherwell, end of loan),
Daniel Higgins (Kilmarnock, end of loan),
Lee Kilday (Greenock Morton, end of loan),
Luke Watt (Motherwell, end of loan),
John Higgins,
Conor McLaughlin
Arbroath vs Airdrieonians – Head to Head – Last season
Arbroath 7 – 1 Airdrieonians – 21st April 2017 – Scottish League 1 – 2017 / 2018
Goals – Denholm 28, Hamilton 58
Airdrieonians 0 – 0 Arbroath – 27th January 2018 – Scottish League 1 – 2017 / 2018
Arbroath 7 – 1 Airdrieonians – 21st October 2017 – Scottish League 1 – 2017 / 2018
Goals – Swankie 18, McCord 27 pen, 89, Denholm 34, 60, Linn 36, Hester 82 – Conroy 12 pen
Airdrieonians 1 – 1 Arbroath – 12th August 2017 – Scottish League 1 – 2017 / 2018
Goals – Ryan 50 – Kader 33
Suspensions;
Neither team have any players suspended
Officials;
Referee – David Munro
Assistant Referee 1 – Graham Chambers
Assistant Referee 2 – Iain Snedden
Admission Prices;
£15 – Adults
£8 – Concessions
£18 – Parent and Child
Programme;
The sixth matchday programme of the new season is on sale with Mark Whatley, Bobby Linn and Ryan Wallace on the front cover and is on sale for £2 as you enter Gayfield
Club Shop;
Our shop will be open during the open day and before kick off with supporters still able to buy a season ticket
36-0 Lounge;
The 36-0 Lounge will be open before and after the game to allow supporters to enjoy a beer.
We hope to see you there!
C’mon the Lichties!
Airdrieonians News from www.airdriefc.com
Summer Transfers from http://nareystoepoker.blogspot.com/p/here-you-can-find-all-this-winters.html
