Arbroath vs Edinburgh City – Match Preview
Irn-Bru Cup – Round 3 – Season 2018 / 2019
Friday 12th October 2018, Gayfield Park, Arbroath – 7.35pm kick off
We welcome Edinburgh City and the Cameras and Crew of BBC ALBA to Gayfield this evening for our 3rd round match in the Irn-Bru Cup.
We feel honoured to have been chosen to be live on BBC ALBA this evening and we hope it is a chance for those who can’t normally travel to Gayfield to watch the Lichties live.
It is the first visit to Gayfield of Edinburgh City since the 2016 / 2017 season and the side from the Capital have had a sensational start to the season as the currently lead the way in Ladbrokes League 2 having won 8 games, lost 1 game, scored 18 goals and only conceded 3 goals.
There have been several changes at Edinburgh City since we last played each other. A move to Ainslie Park, home of the Spartans whilst Meadowbank Stadium goes major renovation.
Jim Jeffries was appointed Director of Football in February 2017 and Manager James McDonaugh took control of the team in October 2017 where he succeeded Gary Jardine. James has coached the Hibernian Under 19 team and was assistant Manager to Peter Houston at Falkirk and holds an UEFA A Licence, SFA Youth Licence and SFA Advanced Children’s Licence.
There are a few familiar faces in the Edinburgh City line up with former Lichties Brad Donaldson and Keiran Stewart returning to Gayfield with striker Blair Henderson in stunning form with 9 league goals so far this season.
Edinburgh City Team News – from www.edinburghcityfc.com
“The injured trio of Josh Walker, John Dunn and Brad Donaldson remain out of contention, although each of them are stepping up their rehab.”
Arbroath FC Team News
Arbroath Manager Dick Campbell is expected to continue to utilise his squad again for this competition with several changes to the starting line up expected. Arbroath will be without Striker Callum Smith is cup-tied and Kane Hester.
It is going to be another very tough match for the Lichties and we need another loud and vocal support from our fans!
Edinburgh City Squad (including summer arrivals)
GK – 01 – Calum Antell
GK – 21 – Fraser Morton
DF – 03 – Robbie McIntyre (Tynecastle)
DF – 05 – Conrad Balatoni (Torquay United)
DF – 14 – Gareth Rodger
DF – 15 – Brad Donaldson (Musselburgh Athletic) – Injured
DF – 16 – Keiran Stewart (Berwick Rangers)
DF – 17 – Calum Hall
DF – 27 – Kyle McClung
DF – 28 – Matthew Shaw
MF – 02 – Craig Thomson
MF – 04 – Andrew Black (Stirling Albion)
MF – 06 – Marc Laird
MF – 08 – Josh Walker (Captain) – Injured
MF – 10 – Danny Handling (Dumbarton)
MF – 11 – Graham Taylor (Dundee United, loan made permanent)
MF – 18 – John Dunn – Injured
MF – 22 – Liam Henderson (Stirling Lions)
MF – 23 – Adam Watson (Livingston, loan)
MF – 26 – Mark Tennant
MF – 30 – Ryan Day
ST – 07 – Allan Smith (Peterhead)
ST – 09 – Blair Henderson (Annan Athletic)
ST – 19 – Scott Shepherd (Falkirk, loan made permanent)
ST – 31 – Luke Kennedy
ST – 39 – Regan Lumsden
Edinburgh City Departures;
Craig Beattie (Elgin City),
Farid El Alagui (Marmande),
Jesus Garcia Tena (Stenhousemuir),
Zdravko Karadachki (Alloa Athletic),
Chris McKee (East Stirlingshire),
Lewis McLear (Albion Rovers),
Pat Scullion (Cowdenbeath),
Cameron Blues (Falkirk, end of loan),
Stuart Morrison (Dunfermline Athletic, end of loan),
Matthew Shiels (Rangers, end of loan),
Ashley Grimes,
Shaun Harrison
Edinburgh City Results 2018 / 2019
Clyde 1 – 1 Edinburgh City – Betfred Cup – Draw
Motherwell 5 – 0 Edinburgh City – Betfred Cup – Defeat
Edinburgh City 0 – 4 Queen of the South – Betfred Cup – Defeat
Edinburgh City 4 – 2 Stranraer – Betfred Cup – Win
Edinburgh City 4 – 0 Albion Rovers – League Two Game 1 – Win
Elgin City 1 – 0 Edinburgh City – League Two Game 2 – Defeat
Edinburgh City 3 – 1 Albion Rovers – Irn-Bru Cup Round 1 – Win
Edinburgh City 3 – 1 Stirling Albion – League Two Game 3 – Win
Clyde 0 – 2 Edinburgh City – League Two Game 4 – Win
Peterhead 0 – 1 Edinburgh City – League Two Game 5 – Win
East Kilbride 2 – 3 Edinburgh City – Irn-Bru Cup Round 2 – Win
Edinburgh City 2 – 1 Annan Athletic – League Two Game 6 – Win
Queen’s Park 0 – 2 Edinburgh City – League Two Game 7 – Win
Edinburgh City 1 – 0 Cowdenbeath – League Two Game 8 – Win
Edinburgh City 3 – 0 Berwick Rangers – League Two Game 9 – Win
Last Head to Head Meetings
Arbroath 0 – 1 Edinburgh City – Saturday 15th April 2017 – Scottish League 2 – 2016/2017
Goal – Porteous 90+1
Edinburgh City 0 – 2 Arbroath – 7th January 2017 – Scottish League 2 – 2016/2017
Goals – Ferns 10, Kader 64
Arbroath 0 – 1 Edinburgh City – 3rd December 2016 – Scottish League 2 – 2016/2017
Goal – See 82
Edinburgh City 3 – 3 Arbroath – 1st October 2016 – Scottish League 2 – 2016/2017
Goals – Laird 10, See 53, 74 – Kader 8, Little 47, Scott 79 – Suker Red Card 80
Format;
If the game is tied after 90 minutes it will go straight to a penalty shoot out to determine who proceeds into the 2nd round.
Suspensions;
Neither team have any players suspended
Officials;
Referee – Alan Muir
Assistant Referee 1 – David Roome
Assistant Referee 2 – Kevin McElhinney
Fourth Official – Graham Beaton
Admission Prices;
£12 – Adults
£6 – Concessions
£15 – Parent and Child
Programme;
Our 7th matchday programme of the new season is on sale with Ryan McCord on the front cover and is on sale for £2 as you enter Gayfield
We hope to see you there!
C’mon the Lichties!
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