Stirling Albion v Dundee Match Preview
Dundee travel to Stirlingshire on Saturday for the first competitive game of the 2018/19 season when we take on Stirling Albion in the Betfred Cup and here we round up everything you need to know ahead of the match.
Match Info
FIXTURE: Stirling Albion v Dundee FC
COMPETITION: Betfred Cup Group D
DATE: Saturday 14th July 2018
KICK OFF: 3.00pm
VENUE: Forthbank Stadium
Opposition Info
FORMED: 1945
STADIUM: Forthbank Stadium
CAPACITY: 3,808
PITCH SIZE: 101m x 68m
MANAGER: Dave MacKay
CHAIRMAN: Stuart Brown
NICKNAME: The Binos
MASCOT: Bino the Bear
CLUB COLOURS: Red and white
HONOURS: Scottish League Division Two (2nd tier) winners: 1952/53,
1957/58, 1960/61, 1964/65
Scottish League Second Division (3rd tier) winners: 1976/77, 1990/91, 1995/96. 2009/10
Scottish League Second Division Play-Off winners: 2006/07
RECORD ATTENDANCE: 26,400 v Celtic, Scottish Cup 11/3/1059 (Annfield Stadium)
RECORD WIN: 20-0 v Selkirk, Scottish Cup, 8/12/1984
WEBSITE: www.stirlingalbionfc.co.uk
Getting to the Ground
The full address of Stirling Albion for the Sat-Nav is Forthbank Stadium, Springkerse, Stirling, FK7 7UJ
By Train
Stirling is well serviced in terms of trains from most parts of Scotland and is on the Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street line. From the train station the ground is about a mile and half or a 20min walk away. When exiting the train station, take a left and go over the new modern looking bridge across the railway tracks. Walk South East over a small patch of land that takes you on to Forthside Way. Follow this road out of town and it will take you straight to Forthbank Stadium. Alternatively there is a taxi rank located at the front of the train station and see below re buses.
By Bus
Buses past the Stadium run from Stirling Bus Station, 3 minutes walk from the train station (turn left outside). WAVE Ltd operate a service every 12 minutes from 7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Saturdays (extended to 8.30pm on Thursdays). Fare is 60p single, £1.20 return. Operates from Stance 1 at the Bus Station.
In addition First Bus operates Route 16 from Stirling Bus Station (to Falkirk Bus Station) through the day – Mondays to Saturdays. However it is only an hourly service leaving Stirling Bus Station on the hour or at five minutes past the hour, returning from the Stadium at 35/40/41 minutes past the hour dependant upon the time of day.
Car Parking
There is free parking for home and away fans at the stadium however this is limited and is shared with users at The Peak facility. There is additional free parking at Springkerse Retail Park a 5-10 min walk.
Reserved parking is available for disabled supporters. Supporters wishing to make use of this facility should call the club on 01786 450399 or email [email protected].
General Information
Located in Springkerse area of Stirling, Forthbank Stadium hosts home games for Stirling Albion FC. The stadium has a capacity of 3808 and was opened in 1993. Home fans are situated in the West Stand with travelling supporters based in the smaller East Stand. The North and South terracings are available when required.
The nearest cash machine is located at Morrisons Supermarket (5 mins walk).
Match day catering is provided underneath both stands and sells a variety of hot and cold snacks
The Bino Bar is located at the ground for all supporters and will be open pre and post match.
Forthbank Stadium operates a complete no smoking policy within the stadium, this ban also covers all types of e-cigarettes.
Head to Head v Stirling Albion
LEAGUE: Won 35, Draw 14, Loss 2
SCOTTISH CUP: Won 3, Draw 1, Loss 0
LEAGUE CUP: Won 3, Draw 0, Loss 1
CHALLENGE CUP: Won 1, Draw 0, Loss 0
TOTALS: Won 42, Draw 15, Loss 3
Last Five Dundee v Stirling Albion Matches
- 19/11/2011 | Away | Scottish Cup | Won 2-1 | 1,473 | Conroy, Milne
- 10/4/2011 | Home | First Division | Drew 1-1 | 4,177 | McIntosh
- 19/2/2011 | Away | First Division | Won 1-0 | 1,190 | Higgins
- 18/12/2010 | Home | First Division | Won 2-0 | 3,842 | O’Donnell, Griffiths
- 16/10/2010 | Away | First Division Drew 1-1 | 1,578 | Griffiths
Stirling Albion’s Season So Far
Stirling’s first pre season friendly was on Wednesday 27th June when they drew 1-1 away at Airdrieonians. A trialist fired Albion in front from outside the box in the second half but Darryl Duffy headed a late equaliser for the Diamonds.
Stirling’s second friendly three days later saw them beat Lowland League side Dalbeattie Star on a hot afternoon at the Islecroft Stadium. Goals early in each half from defender Ross McGeachie and U20 midfielder Justin Watson ensured a comfortable victory for The Binos.
Stirling then took on another Lowland League side East Kilbride at K-Park which resulted in another 2-0 win and they finished their pre season preparations with another away 2-0 win on Saturday, this time at Stair Park, Stranraer with former Dee Peter MacDonald on target from the spot.
Last Meeting
Dundee last met Stirling Albion in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup on November 19th 2011 and after going behind to a Darren Smith goal on 26 minutes, progressed to the next round after Ryan Conroy equalised five minutes later and Stevie Milne got the winner midway through the second half.
Stirling Albion: Reidford, Jacobs, Allison, Thom, Cook (McPherson 80’), McSorely, Fagan, Nicholas (Flood 67’), McLeish (McDonald 86’), Smith, Davieson
Unused subs: Filler, Crawley
Goals: Smith 26’
Booked: Fagan
Dundee FC: Douglas, Irvine, McGregor, Weston, Lockwood, Riley, O’Donnell, Rae, Conroy (McClusky 83’), McIntosh (Elliot 54’), Milne (Chisholm 89’)
Unused subs: Gibson, Benedictus
Goals: Conroy 31’, Milne 61’
Booked: Elliot
Attendance: 1,472
Referee: George Salmond
Ticketing Information
The prices are as follows:
Adults: £12
Seniors and Students: £8
Under 18s: £5
Under 12s: Free
Tickets are available now to personal callers at the ticket office in Dundee Direct or by telephone on 01382 889966 (option 1)
The club would advise where possible to purchase tickets in advance however there will be a limited number available at the turnstiles on Saturday.
How To Watch
The full ninety minutes of the match will be available to subscribers of DEETV on Saturday evening while a shorter highlights package will be available to view on Sunday alongside exclusive post match interviews with the manager and players.
The pre-match press conference is also available to view on DEETV from Friday.
You can sign up for DEETV for just £5.99 a month on the official website where you will have access to Highlights, Interviews and all the Dundee FC goals at the click of the button.
