Falkirk vs Arbroath – Match Preview
The William Hill Scottish Cup 4th Round Replay – Season 2019 / 2020
Tuesday 28th January 2020, Falkirk Stadium, Falkirk, 7.45pm kick off
Arbroath travel to the Falkirk Stadium for their first ever visit as the two sides play their William Hill Scottish Cup 4th Round Replay knowing that not only a home time against Heart of Midlothian awaits, but also the game will be shown live on BBC Scotland.
Falkirk smashed 6 goals past Forfar Athletic on Saturday afternoon with 5 goals coming in the last 18 minutes. Not only are Falkirk impressive at home as they registered their second 6-0 win of the season but they also share the best defensive record in Scottish Football alongside Rangers having only conceded 13 goals in the League.
Defender Ben Hall who scored twice on Saturday is cup tied for Falkirk.
Arbroath will go into the game without Dale Hilson who is cup tied and Craig Wighton who wasn’t signed before the first match so cannot play in the replay, but Manager Dick Campbell should be able to call on all his other players for tonight’s match.
If the game is still goalless or the teams are level at the end of 90 minutes, then an extra time period of 30 minutes will be played and if there is still no winner then a penalty kick shoot out will take place.
It will be a very tough game up against another full side team, which is brimming with experience in all departments.
We hope you can join us and cheer on the Lichties.
TASC 1878 are running a supporters bus to the game leaving Tutties at 5.30pm.
Prices
Members – £15
Non Members – £20
Under 16s – £5
To book a seat please head on over to their Facebook Page.
C’mon the Lichties!
Falkirk
Co-Managers – David McCracken and Lee Miller
Adviser – Alex Totten
Goalkeeping Coach – Derek Jackson
Goalkeepers
1 – Cammy Bell
31 – Robbie Mutch
Defenders
2 – Michael Doyle
3 – Paul Dixon
4 – Gregor Buchanan
5 – Mark Durnan
15 – Ben Hall – Cup Tied
16 – Gary Miller
Midfielders
6 – Morgaro Gomis
7 – Aiden Connolly
8 – Ian McShane
11 – Ross MacLean
12 – Michael Tidser
19 – Josh Todd
20 – Aidan Laverty
21 – Charlie Telfer
23 – Raffaele De Vita
Strikers
9 – Declan McManus
14 – Louis Longridge
17 – Robbie Letich
18 – Connor Sammon
29 – David McMillan
Suspensions;
Neither side have any players suspended.
Officials;
Referee: Greg Atiken
Assistant Referee 1: Alastair Mather
Assistant Referee 2: David Ingram
Falkirk Stadium Admission Prices
This match will be pay at the gate and Arbroath fans will be housed in Lower Section H of the Main Stand, entry via turnstile 7. This will be CASH Only.
Prices are as follows:
£15 – Adults
£10 – Concession (Over 65)
£5 – Under 18
Free – Under 12
Stadium Information from – https://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/matchday-guide/
Parking at the Falkirk Stadium is by permit only on match days.
Alternative parking is available at Falkirk College Middlefield Block and Main Building car parks.
The car parks are located at the rear of the College buildings on Grangemouth Road.
Car park overflow signs are currently in place to direct you to the site. On street parking can be found in the nearby West Mains industrial Site. Falkirk Football Club would ask all supporters travelling to the Falkirk stadium by car to refrain from parking in the nearby residential areas.
First Bus have confirmed to the club that Matchday Services 98 & 99 have been withdrawn due to them no longer being commercially viable. This is a decision that is out with our control, however we understand that it will frustrate some supporters. Please scroll down for information on buses running from the Town Centre.
THE FALKIRK STADIUM CAN BE REACHED BY THE FOLLOWING ROUTES.
Trains: Two services go to Falkirk, the main Glasgow to Edinburgh service goes through Falkirk High Station but is a fair distance from the stadium although well served by taxis. The second station is Falkirk Grahamston served with services on the Dunblane and Glasgow lines. The stadium is approximately a 30 min walk from the town centre. Alternately, the bus services from the town centre reach the Stadium in around 15 minutes.
Buses: The following routes run from Falkirk Bus Station which is in the centre of the town. Bus services 3 & 4 (towards Grangemouth) and also service 5 (destination Bo’ness) stop outside the stadium. The bus station is approx 5 minutes from Grahamston Station. Bus timetables are available at the stadium.
Cars from Glasgow and the west: should take the M80 then the M876 before joining the M9. Leave the M9 at the exit for BP Grangemouth Junction 6 and then turn right at the end of the slip road. Follow the road for approximately 200yds to the Earlsgate Roundabout before going under the motorway at the roundabout and then following the Grangemouth to Falkirk road. The Falkirk Stadium is on the left hand side.
Cars travelling from Edinburgh and the east: should leave the M9 at Junction 5 and proceed along the road to Falkirk for about 1 mile. The Falkirk Stadium is on the right hand side. There are limited car parking facilities for both home and away supporters. Supporters will be directed to the appropriate parking areas by the police and on duty stewards. To help fans travelling, new signage has been put in place to help with directions.
Coaches: Away coaches will be parked in the coach park at the rear of the North Stand. The park can accommodate 25 coaches. Should this capacity be exceeded an overflow facility will be made at a nearby location.
Match Day Traffic Information: To assist fans travelling to the stadium by car or coach, up to the minute traffic news is available from Central FM 103.1.
Walking & Cycling: Falkirk Football Club actively promotes a healthy lifestyle and as such promotes walking and cycling. The Falkirk Stadium sits in an Eco Park which features picturesque walks and cycle tracks. Cycle parking is available at the bike racks at the front of the Main Stand. Copies of the Falkirk Green Travel Map are available at the club.
Pitch Dimensions: 115 yds X 74 yds.
Facilities for Disabled Supporters: Sheltered Accommodation for disabled supporters in the West, North and South Stands. Toilet facilities are also provided.
We hope to see another fantastic support cheering on the Lichties!
We hope you can make it along!
C’mon the Lichties!
