Stenhousemuir vs Arbroath

Preview

Warriors we return to the powerhouse of Ochilview Park for another crunching top of the league tie with Arbroath.

Arbroath have proven to be tough competition this season. Despite starting their season off on the wrong foot, they now find themselves in poll position with two games in hand.

The Warriors however, have made Ochilview a difficult place to visit this season, having been undefeated in 10 home games out of 13. In this fixture, Ochilview has been a staple in our victories, with nearly all of our wins against Arbroath coming at home.

The last time we took them on was in November when we were held to a 0-1 defeat after an early goal from Arbroath’s Fraser Taylor. Casting further back in the season, we recorded our first league win against them as we came out on top in August, with goals from Taylor and Banner defeating the newly relegated side.

In recent weeks we have been finding incredible form in front of goal and this fixture is not shy of a goal or two. With over 130 goals having been scored in this fixture, since the two teams first met in 1994, and with Corey O’Donnell on a scoring streak, he will be eyeing up another chance in-front of a home crowd.

Manager Gary Naysmith gave his take on the important weekend ahead: “I’m really looking forward to the game on Saturday evening. Both teams are coming into the match in good form, and both are at the right end of the table.

“There nothing between the teams as both matches already this season have shown, and I’m sure Saturday will be another close game.”

Warriors, in this high-stakes game, your support continues to be vital and we hope you can join us this weekend, at the later kick off time of 17:30, to support Gary and the boys. Remember to stay up to date via all our social media channels.

Kick off: 17:30pm 22nd February

Location: Ochilview Park