The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made Hilferty at 76 minutesSubstitutesNumber 15 Wilde Match OfficialsReferee: Alex ShepherdAssistant Referee 1: Craig MacraeAssistant Referee 2: Scott BuntingMatch StatsKey Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time Dylan Gavin (Elgin City) header from the centre of the box misses to the right Matthew Cooper (Elgin City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close but misses to the right following a corner Dylan Gavin (Elgin City) wins a free kick in the attacking half Finn Ecrepont (Stranraer) wins a free kick on the left wing Mark Gallagher (Elgin City) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner Dylan Gavin (Elgin City) wins a free kick on the right wing Russell Dingwall (Elgin City) wins a free kick in the attacking half will be in the spotlight for foodies and water sports fans this year as it hosts two major events Both events are based on the unique properties of Loch Ryan a scenic sea loch that’s home to one of the most important native oyster beds in the world the World Championship for the St Ayles Class of coastal rowing boat will take place from Sunday 6 until Saturday 12 July 2025 The spectator-friendly rowing regatta will see teams from all over the world compete in brightly painted handmade rowing boats Stranraer Oyster Festival returns from Friday 12 September to Sunday 14 September 2025 An influx of new visitors are expected to attend this year following the festival’s appearance on last year’s BBC’s Countryfile In 2024 the festival welcomed over 20,000 people to celebrate Scotland’s wild native oyster fishery Visitors can look forward to enjoying celebrity chef demos the Scottish Oyster Shucking Championship and a huge festival market Stranraer thrives on welcoming guests and the former ferry port is now proudly embracing its growing reputation for holding successful high-profile events and festivals The town will also host two smaller water-focused events this summer The community Wheels – Water – Wellbeing Festival will be held on Saturday 7- Sunday 8 June 2025 and the Scottish Fin and Foil Championships (windsurfing) will be held from Wednesday 6 until Sunday 10 August 2025 Credit – Colin Tennant CTProductions] tomorrow’s William Hill League 2 match between Stranraer and Forfar Athletic at Stair Park has been postponed The fixture has been rearranged for Tuesday February 4 All materials on this website © The Scottish Professional Football League 2025 The Scottish Professional Football League is not responsible for the content of external websites Website designed by BIG Partnership This stunning American Art Deco home in Stranraer has gone on sale and is said to be one of the finest examples of the art style in Scotland The property features in The Scottish Thirties book first floor balconies and wood finishings throughout it is an incredible example of the 1920s and 30s style The four-bedroom home sits right on the water’s edge and has amazing views over Loch Ryan with two of the bedrooms having their own balcony ‘The Moorings provides a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional property with a timeless design,’ said Sheena Ramsay who is handling the sale on behalf of Galbraith ‘Situated in an elevated position in a highly sought after location in Stranraer it is a statement property which enjoys far reaching views of Loch Ryan and beyond ‘The principal rooms to the front elevation are beautifully appointed and well-lit with natural light reflecting the stunning setting ‘Meticulously and thoughtfully maintained over the years Art Deco features continue to add character and creativity in this modern and comfortable family home.’ Double arched front doors lead into the entrance porch and the main hall where two stained-glass windows add an artistic touch At the heart of the home is a spacious dining kitchen with underfloor heating French doors open directly onto the patio offering breathtaking views over the Loch Reception rooms include a triple aspect sitting room with wood burning stove garden views and double doors leading to the conservatory which enjoys panoramic sea views abundant natural light and direct access to the garden Additional reception rooms include a formal dining room and a study/ music room which could be adapted to suit the buyers needs the second of which can be used to store a boat or second vehicle A slipway opposite The Moorings is ideal for launching a small boat The well maintained garden is laid to lawn with planted borders and the mature shrubs and trees have been specially selected for the coastal location A windmill palm and cabbage tree cordyline provide a tropical feel amongst more familiar species Read more Home and Garden news here Subscribe to read the latest issue of Scottish Field We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalized ads or content, and analyze our traffic. 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Taylor Match OfficialsReferee: Colin WhyteAssistant Referee 1: Liam DuncanAssistant Referee 2: Yaser RazoukMatch StatsKey Russell Dingwall (Elgin City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul Kirk McKnight (Stranraer) wins a free kick in the defensive half Jack Maclver (Elgin City) wins a free kick on the right wing Mark Gallagher (Elgin City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time Dajon Golding (Elgin City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul Dajon Golding (Elgin City) wins a free kick on the left wing Josh Lane (Stranraer) wins a free kick in the defensive half Dajon Golding (Elgin City) wins a free kick in the attacking half McQueen Match OfficialsReferee: Greg SoutarAssistant Referee 1: Craig FergusonAssistant Referee 2: Chris GentlesMatch StatsKey SummaryWatch live on BBC Scotland channel and online Opening tie in this season's Scottish Cup second round Threave sixth in West of Scotland League Third Division - ninth tier Stranraer third bottom of League 2 - five tiers above Cairnie steers Threave into the lead shortly before the break Goals from Edgar and Lang bring Stranraer level and the former wins the game in stoppage time Ryan Edgar (Stranraer) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal Deryn Lang (Stranraer) hits the left post with a left footed shot from very close range Mark Russell (Stranraer) wins a free kick in the attacking half Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time Charlie Watson (Threave Rovers) is shown the red card for violent conduct Lewis Downie (Threave Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half Dylan Cairnie (Threave Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing Deryn Lang (Stranraer) header from the centre of the box is too high Deryn Lang (Stranraer) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal Finn Ecrepont (Stranraer) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked Deryn Lang (Stranraer) right footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner Alexander Henderson replaces Harry Officer Officers raided an address in Stranraer at around 11.15am on Monday, March 17. 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Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. 26 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Elgin City won 3–0 over Stranraer on Sat Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Elgin City 9 win(s) Have scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches 26 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT?Elgin City won 3–0 over Stranraer on Sat 26 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Elgin City is playing home against Stranraer at Borough Briggs on Sat The lounge will re-open again on the final whistle till approximately 8pm The Refreshment Kiosk and Club Shop will be open as usual at the fixture 50/50 tickets will be on sale from vendors within the ground and pre-match in the 1984 Lounge PREVIEW All connected with Forfar Athletic hope that as predicted the remnants of Storm Eowyn which to be fair has not hit Angus to date as bad as other areas will have passed on by tomorrow and that the vital home William Hill League2 game against Stranraer at the Alpha Projects Stadium @ Station Park will go ahead in reasonable weather conditions Certainly at present no inspection of pitch or overhead conditions is anticipated or planned It is without doubt a very important game for both sides who there is no hiding that fact as they sit currently in the bottom two places in the league table A victory for Stuart Morrison and his colleagues will see them reach the same points tally as their opponents whom they meet again at Stair Park on Tuesday week and the home side will go into the game with the knowledge that Stranraer are one of two teams that they have defeated on home ‘turf’ during this league campaign to date Max Guthrie gave Chris Aitken’s side a first half lead Nathan Cannon netting a deserved equaliser before the break Blair Malcolm the scorer of the second half counter on the day which secured a 2-1 win for the ‘Loons.’ Manager Jim Weir acknowledges as always that a tough ninety minutes awaits for his side He is delighted that Russell McLean will return from injury but the game will come a week too early for Craig Slater Adam Hutchinson will also require a pre-match fitness check Jim is working hard behind the scenes to augment the Station Park squad but as many other managers who have also been quoted in a similar vein is finding the current open registration window a tough one with it would appear few of the type of player he is looking for readily available He was delighted to bring in Marley Sweenie-Rowe this week on loan from Dundee the left sided defender having impressed on loan to Highland League Fraserburgh in the first half of the campaign that stint at Bellslea ending with an accomplished performance in the glare of the television cameras at Ibrox on Sunday past The other new face in the ranks to date this month Mackenzie Lemon will also be in the squad for Saturday’s clash Stranraer who have brought in goalkeeper Scott Kane on a temporary transfer from Queens Park this month have only been in January match action on two occasions before being on the wrong end of a 2-0 score line at home to league leaders East Fife last weekend The ‘Loons’ will certainly go into the contest keen to quickly put the memory of a disappointing cup performance at Cove firmly behind them and the management team hope to see a return to the pre-Christmas home league form when we blew Bonnyrigg away and came so close to what would have been a deserved win over a strong Peterhead side Jim is also keen that the players put on a show for the watching Brash family and a few Station Park legends of the past who will be in attendance as the club officially recognises just prior to kick-off Alex’s sad passing and contribution over a 12 year period to the Forfar Athletic cause Hopefully the Forfar faithful will turn out in numbers and in good time both to pay their own tribute to Alex and then get right behind the current Station Park squad as they have done to such a healthy degree throughout the campaign despite results not being as many would have hoped for the first time he has handled a ‘Loons’ league fixture this season C’mon the ‘Loons’ Match Sponsor – Milnbank Developments Ltd Hospitality Guests – Craig Fotheringham & Friends Jane Rae & Friends 1984 Lounge Hospitality – William Pirie & Friends Saturday’s other William Hill League 2 fixtures;- Clyde v Elgin City Our site uses cookies. 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A football fan from Stranraer says he needed "20 stitches in the back of my head" after he was attacked with a nailed hammer on match day travelled to Dundee to watch Rangers play in the Scottish Premiership at Dens Park on 9 January 2025 The 54-year-old went to McDonald's in the city centre Kurt exchanged some 'light-hearted banter' with them but the 'Ultra' fans later followed him down the street The dad-of-five was put into intensive care after the assault at Ninewells Hospital Kurt suffered a violent hammer blow to the head as well as bruising believed to be caused by a blunt knife Kurt said: "“There were about 20 of them I got about 20 stitches in the back of my head from being hit with a hammer that had a nail lodged in it.“I also have a massive bruise from the blunt knife that they tried to stab me with When I woke up in the hospital the next day I had a terrible concussion "I was told that I had asked the nurse to get my dad to come for me but he has been dead for five years."It was a scary situation One minute I was looking forward to the game The only thing they left me with was my bus pass."Kurt usually attends every Rangers game with his 21-year-old son and he's relieved that his boy was not there He has been following the team since the 1980s and he thinks football violence is getting worse I wouldn’t be able to live with myself if he had been hurt too.“Things are getting out of hand and I'm telling my story to raise awareness What has happened to me shouldn’t happen to anyone going to a football game.” says "there are not enough cops on the street" despite "a rise in violence in football" across the last few years He said: "It is really concerning that a person has set out that day with a hammer in their pocket knowing what they are going to do."The only way to stop that is to invoke the section 60 power to stop and search people to make sure they are not carrying weapons."The only way we can do that is by getting more officers on the street to make sure events are properly policed."We have seen a rise in violence in football these past few years a return of the gang violence that we saw in the 80s there are not enough cops on the street."When you don’t have a visible police presence it has a knock-on effect."Offering safety advice to football fans on match days David added: "I would advise people travelling to the match to only travel with other fans and if you are attending alone don’t show your team colours until you are at the ground."That is how you stay safe because you are not dealing with normal fans you are dealing with people out to cause violence." Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.. 50/50 tickets will be on sale pre-match in the 1984 Lounge and from vendors within the stadium The Refreshment Kiosk and Club Shop both situated within the ground will be open as usual The 1984 Lounge will be open to supporters from 12.30pm till kick-off and again on the final whistle till approximately 8pm A full preview of the fixture will appear on FAFC social media channels on Friday Our site uses cookies If you're not happy about that please hit your back button are the property of Forfar Athletic Football Club (unless otherwise stated) and are protected by the copyright laws of the United Kingdom and under international law without the express written consent of the Site Managers This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page today’s game v Stranraer has been postponed these will still be valid for the rearranged fixture We will be in touch with those booked in for hospitality with us today The ‘Loons’ make the lengthy midweek trip to Stair Park Stranraer on Tuesday evening to meet a home side who following a 2-0 win over Spartans on Saturday past have opened up an eight point gap on Jim Weir’s side The Forfar Athletic players though will make the journey and head into the contest buoyed without doubt by their second half showing in particular at Peterhead on Saturday Two goals in arrears at half time having battled the elements and a very poor refereeing decision to award the penalty which led to the home side’s second counter they turned the game on its head in the second period to the delight of Jim Weir and no doubt the hardy band of Forfar fans who made the trip north from Russell Mclean and debutant Declan Byrne secured the point and in all fairness only one team looked like capturing all three points the longer the second period moved on Jim Weir though acknowledges the importance of Tuesday night’s clash coming just ten days after Chris Aitken’s outfit headed home from the Alpha Projects Stadium @ Station Park with all three points courtesy of Grant Gallagher’s 51st minute headed effort Jim is well aware how important it is to defeat the sides within striking distance in the league table and the re-arranged fixture tomorrow night is the first of at least three opportunities that the Athies have in this regard in the weeks ahead The ‘Loons’ Saturday morning acquisition on loan from Hibernian Reuben McAllister was heavily involved in the build up to the equalising goal at Balmoor and he could well prove to be a real asset in the remainder of the campaign He will be part of the squad who travel to the south west tip of the country tomorrow afternoon in preparation for the 7.45pm but Adam Hutchinson is ruled out following his hamstring tweak on Saturday past Josh Skelly is also an absentee but a late decision will be made on Mark Whatley’s fitness Work also continues behind the scenes to augment the squad options for the remainder of the campaign Although the registration window shuts on Monday evening players not contracted to clubs at the midnight deadline can still be signed while temporary transfers from within Scotland are still permitted for clubs at League2 level until the end of February Back to the Stair Park clash and the home side have to date brought in two additions to their squad since their visit to Angus a week past Saturday one of the duo Sean Docherty signed from East Fife one of their marksmen in the victory over Spartans the other Elliot Dunlop who returned from Airdrie on loan playing by all accounts a prominent part over the ninety minutes Jim Weir and his squad will be up for the challenge of that there is no question and keen to pick up their second three point haul on the road this campaign prior to our only home fixture of the month on Saturday first when Edinburgh City come calling There are two other midweek tussles in League2 tomorrow evening Bonnyrigg Rose make the trip to Elgin while Stirling Albion play host to Spartans The man in the middle at Stranraer on Tuesday evening is experienced whistler Steven Kirkland Admission prices at Stair Park are as follows;-Adults £15Over 65’s £105/16 year olds £5 C’mon the Loons Former Blues manager Stevie Aitken joins as assistant Stranraer have confirmed the appointment of Chris Aitken as their new manager a fans' favourite as a player and assistant manager replaces Scott Agnew as boss at Stair Park He will have his brother and former Stranraer boss The Blues sit in 10th place in William Hill League 2 with five points from their opening eight league matches Aitken's first game in charge is away to Edinburgh City on Saturday (5th October) The TimesThe odd passenger trekking from the isolated railway station or a freight driver resting in their lorry cab are the only signs of life among the 17-acre concrete wasteland where a busy port once connected Scotland’s now “forgotten corner” to Northern Ireland Dumfries and Galloway’s second-largest town was abandoned when the Stena Line ferry moved six miles north to Cairnryan in 2011 “You just need to get a wee look round and you can see why people feel forgotten,” says Sally Whorlow the landlady of The Grapes pub in the centre of the town “It’s just the community now that keeps Stranraer going.” As founder of the Stranraer Development Trust Romano Petrucci is a key member of that resilient community Stranraer make the long trip North to Peterhead on Saturday for what will be the third meeting between the two sides this League 2 campaign Stranraer currently sit 8th in the league table and will be looking for a win after drawing their last three matches however the Blue Toon will be aiming to stop them heading down the road with points in the bag as they look to bounce back after last weekends defeat to Elgin at Borough Briggs From Co-Manager Jordon Brown: “It’s great to have a home game to start the year and without doubt not only will we be looking to bounce back immediately from the disappointing outcome last week but also start the year as we mean to go on The fans were excellent last week and it was brilliant to see so many attend an away game and we hope to repay them in this second half of the season so they can come along consistently starting tomorrow.This month it is so important that we give ourselves the best chance of being right in the mix for promotion come the business end of the season I am sure there will be a lot of transitions and movements within teams and squads throughout the month and the team that can stay the most consistent will give themselves the best chance of success for sure.Stranraer – we don’t need any warnings on how dangerous they are dangerous team who have improved under new management Cammy remains out as we won’t risk him until he is fully ready as he is going to be vital to our success and we need him 100% and not missing any more games once back Cieran Dunne serves his suspension but Andy returns which gives the whole team a welcome boost Rory hasn’t been able to train with a back injury he picked up at Elgin but Scott Ross has managed through 2 sessions so will be in the squad And finally we welcome Olly into the squad with good excitement and hope he will reap the rewards of his extremely hard work with Donal and Rebecca putting him through an extra long pre-season It’s important we don’t put pressure on him too much as it is a big change for him to come into the match environment but we will integrate him accordingly” The ‘Loons’ head to Stranraer on Saturday first their second visit to Wigtownshire this month A 2-1 victory for the visitors was the outcome of the midweek clash between the sides a couple of weeks back Craig Slater with a 20 yard free-kick and a Bradley Rodden injury time penalty sealing the three points on the night Since then Stranraer have picked up four points which included a superb 3-0 win at league leaders East Fife on Saturday past results which now see them relatively safe on the 37 point mark in the table Forfar Athletic following Saturday’s home defeat by the Spartans have returned to bottom spot in the William Hill League2 one point behind Bonnyrigg Rose who drew 1-1 at home to Stirling Albion at the weekend Jim Weir will be hoping that a few of the injured players within his squad will return to full training this midweek as anticipated and be fit for action on Saturday Admission prices at Stair Park are as follows;-Adults £15Over 65’s £105/16 year olds £5 A full preview of the fixture will appear on FAFC social media channels on Friday as usual An 87-year-old man from Stranraer says his life has “drawn in” as he faces a nearly two-year wait for life-changing surgery. John Small, who played football for his home town in the fifties and founded a walking football group with his son Gary, has already waited more than a year for a knee replacement. John said: “Walking football was a really good outlet because it gave you company and it gave you a focus to do twice a week. Since I’ve been unable to do that, life has drawn in a bit.” With thousands of people across Scotland dying in the queue for surgery on the NHS, Gary Small worries his dad could become another statistic.  Gary said: “We’re waiting for a knee operation, we might need to wait for another knee operation, that’s clearly going to have a big impact on how he can look after himself and the reason he’s probably lived to 87 is because he’s so good at doing that.”  Public Health Scotland figures, compiled by the charity Scotland Versus Arthritis, show 421 people in Dumfries and Galloway have waited more than 12 months for orthopaedic surgery. That’s triple the number recorded two years ago. The Scottish Government has promised that, starting in March 2026, no one will have to wait longer than a year for an operation. Julie White, chief executive, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, says the pandemic and an older and aging population have ramped up the pressure on the orthopaedic department. To address the situation, she said they’re expanding the number of operations they can do and have recruited a new orthopaedic surgeon. Asked how confident she is that the health board will meet the March 2026 target, she said: “We do have some challenges within orthopaedics; however, the work that I have alluded to will put us in the strongest possible position to achieve that target.” Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know… Peterhead play their rescheduled match v Stranraer on Tuesday evening at 7.45pm, this match was previously postponed due to a frozen pitch. Stranraer, who currently sit 8th in the William Hill League 2 table will be coming into this match fresh after their Saturday fixture v Spartans also fell foul of the weather with snow and ice affecting many games throughout Scotland. The Blue Toon climbed a league place to 2nd after beating Edinburgh City away at Meadowbank on Saturday, they leapfrogged Elgin City who came away with a draw in their match away to Forfar. Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayogreatest hitsdumfriesnewsStranraer man plans aid run to UkraineHe has already made 16 humanitarian trips in the last three years A Stranraer man is appealing for donations to help get his van – which is loaded with vital supplies – over to Ukraine Iain Gordon and his friend Andy MacDonald from Kirkcudbright hope to drive across and help medical responders in the war-torn country some as close as 9 kilometres away from the Russian border he will also be visiting camps and orphanages as close as 9km away from the Russian border This isn’t his first time making the journey over to the far Eastern side of Ukraine with various supplies such as 4x4 vehicles medical equipment and clothing; he has already made 16 humanitarian trips in three years So far, his GoFundMe page has attracted just over £200 – the target is £1,300 All proceeds raised will go towards covering the cost of making sure his van is safe to hit the road and is mechanically sound Gordon says every penny goes a long way: “I hate asking people a second or third time Andy and I have both spent a lot of money out of our own pockets There has to be a limit; we don’t have endless amounts of cash so this is why we need all the help from the public we can get.” The pair of them has covered all other costs for this 2,000-mile-plus journey He adds that donors can see how their money is spent by checking out his social media is documented on Facebook with lots of pictures and a description so anyone who donates has full access to find out where money has been spent and who it has been spent on.” I take household items like washing powder and washing up liquid Just anything that is on their need list.” Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Greatest Hits Radio app. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) Balmoor played host to its first match of 2025 The blue toon hoped to build on their 1-0 victory in the capital on Saturday and their opponents were looking to make a winning start to the new year as this was their first match since the end of December.  Jordan brown made one change to the victorious lineup that started against Edinburgh City with Ciaran Dunne returning from his suspension to replace Danny Strachan.  The visitors took just three minutes to get their first shot away Foster using his body well to win the ball high up the pitch but the Stranraer Striker saw his shot come back off the woodwork It took a little longer for Peterhead to force the opposition goalie into action a deflected Andy McCarthy effort from outside the box had Kane scrambling across his goal-line and tipping the ball round the post for a corner Ciaran Dunne found himself in shooting positions a number of times on his return to action Jack Brown firing a low cross from the right hand side Perhaps the best chance of the first half for the hosts was an effort from David Wilson just after the half hour mark a corner not cleared by Stranraer fell kindly for the defender but Kane got down well and crucially held the shot with Kieran Shanks waiting to pounce.  both teams struggled to create any clear cut opportunities in front of goal but Ciaran Dunne’s determined running on the left flank was once against causing the visiting defenders headaches getting himself into a good area on the edge of the box but his effort straight down the middle and comfortable for Kane The breakthrough then came in the 59th minute an excellent inswinging corner delivery from Max Barry was met by the head of Jason Brown and the Peterhead skipper who had found himself unmarked was able to steer his header with enough power and accuracy into the back of the Stranraer net a debut for the new signing on loan from Dundalk Jamie Walker Both teams made a number of changes to try and get a better grip on the game most notably a home debut for Oliver Colloty Ciaran Dunne once again was marauding forward on 73 minutes finding himself in a similar position as his chance in the first half but Kane got down sharply to his left and palmed the strike away Peterhead started to drop deeper to protect their lead but inviting pressure from their opponents The best chance for an equaliser came from Stranraer’s top scorer Mark Russell who made a good run into the box and was found by his winger’s cut back but could only poke his effort around the post and away for a goal kick Stranraer could not find a way past Oluyemi and Peterhead claimed all three points.  Following on their much improved performance on Saturday past which clinched a place in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup and with it what is almost a local derby with Cove Rangers the ‘Loons’ return to William Hill League2 action this weekend with the lengthy trip to Stranraer on the ‘menu’ Just as all connected with the Athies were delighted with the outcome of Saturday’s contest with Stirling Albion Stranraer will no doubt be hurting at the manner of their extra-time defeat at home to Lowland League side Broxburn Athletic Both sides go into Saturday’s contest at the wrong end of the league table the home side sitting on the twelve point mark Forfar recorded their only home league success of the season to date when Stranraer were the visitors back in late September A reminder to all ‘Loons’ supporters that the visit to Wigtownshire will be followed by two home games in the space of four days Bonnyrigg Rose are the scheduled visitors to the Alpha Projects Stadium @ Station Park on Saturday 14th December Peterhead the opponents in our re-arranged fixture on Tuesday the 17th We will also have a midweek visit to the Capital City early in the New Year with our scheduled league clash with Spartans at Ainslie Park on the 18th of January now on the ‘back burner’ due to our Scottish Cup fourth round participation Back to Saturday and admission prices at Stair Park are as follows;-Adults £15Over 65’s £105/16 year olds £5 A full preview of the Stranraer fixture will appear on FAFC social media channels on Friday It’s the long trek South for Peterhead this Saturday as they head to Stair Park to take on Stranraer for the fourth and final time this season. Chris Aitken’s team had been on a good run of form of form with three wins on the bounce until 10 men Forfar Athletic derailed their momentum taking all three points in a rescheduled Tuesday night game which ended 2-1 leaving Stranraer in seventh place, ten points above the relegation play-off place. The Blue Toon go into this fixture unbeaten in five and sitting only one point below the top of the table after an impressive 2-0 win against Elgin City last weekend. From Co-Manager Ryan Strachan: “After last week’s efforts it’s been a really positive week for us and we feel like we have momentum on our side at the moment. We were very strong last weekend against a really good Elgin team and deserved our win. It’s important while the chips are high that we ride that wave as long as possible. The players deserve great credit as they’ve really stepped up recently and delivered some strong performances. Team news, Oliver Colloty will miss as he continues to shirk off the flu. Pete Pawlett will also miss out as he aggravated his ankle playing through the pain barrier last weekend. Ben armour misses out but has upped his intensity in training this week after his operation and is looking well, we expect him to return to full training in the next couple of weeks. Jamie Walker has recovered from a hamstring injury but we must be careful with him on a heavy pitch and travel”. Taylor Match OfficialsReferee: Gary HanvidgeAssistant Referee 1: Gordon CrawfordAssistant Referee 2: Kenny BrownMatch StatsKey Jake Dolzanski (Elgin City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul Deryn Lang (Stranraer) wins a free kick in the attacking half Lewis Hyde (Elgin City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal Scott Robertson (Stranraer) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner Jack Murray (Elgin City) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal Assisted by Russell Dingwall following a set piece situation Lyall Booth (Elgin City) wins a free kick on the left wing Dajon Golding (Elgin City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked Mark Russell (Stranraer) wins a free kick on the right wing