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01/12/2026, Stair Park, Stranraer, Scotland
League Cup, G4

Stranraer FC Vs Montrose

Stranraer FC play in a 3-5-2 Att formation, and line up with: D McCay (GK) , R MacAlastair (CB) , J Gregory (CB) , K McCants (CB) , M McLeod (CM) , I Kirk (CM) , G McCausland (CAM) , A McNish (RM) , D Collins (LM) , P McCook (ST) , A McCalmont (ST) And the subs are: J McQuilkin (CB) , A McPheron (CB) , A McClimon (CM) , B McArthur (CM) , C Hayes (ST)

Montrose play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: G Donnelly (GK) , D Burnet (CB) , A McNamara (CB) , G McConchie (RB) , D Bain (LB) , M McFarland (CDM) , K McNiff (CAM) , G Keegan (RM) , P MacMichael (LM) , E Rhind (ST) , E Leary (ST) And the subs are: P Winstone (CB) , J McVey (CB) , P McCambridge (CM) , P McSpadden (CM) , C McBeath (ST)

Welcome to Stair Park in Stranraer, Scotland where Stranraer FC will face Montrose.  This is a group stage match of the League Cup.  The attendance is 3838.

1' - Stranraer FC kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

15' - Paul McCook dispossesses Dennis Bain and the ball goes loose.  Stranraer FC attempt a quick counter attack.  Adam McCalmont passes the ball to Iain Kirk.  Douglas Burnet successfully tackles Iain Kirk and takes possession.  Douglas Burnet plays a short pass to Mark McFarland.  Mark McFarland plays a long pass to Gordon Keegan.  Gordon Keegan attempts to shoot from distance into the top of the net...and its in! It's an excellent goal from Gordon Keegan for Montrose!  The ball hit the crossbar and into the net!

16' - Stranraer FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

31' - Ed Leary tackles Martin McLeod and the ball goes loose.  Montrose try to launch a counter attack.  Gordon Keegan speeds past Iain Kirk.  

32' - Gordon Keegan curves the ball into the box, but Gordon McCausland gets there first and clears the ball.  

34' - Anton McNish chips a long ball to Gordon McCausland.  Gordon McCausland plays a short pass to Paul McCook.  Paul McCook tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

42' - Douglas Burnet plays a long pass to Mark McFarland.  Mark McFarland uses his pace to beat Dai Collins.  

44' - Mark McFarland passes the ball to Gordon Keegan.  Gordon Keegan tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

45' - Duncan McCay sees a run from Dai Collins.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Dai Collins is able to control the ball.  Dai Collins looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Montrose kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

48' - Dennis Bain passes the ball to Gordon Keegan.  Gordon Keegan plays a short pass to Dennis Bain.  Dennis Bain takes the ball past Martin McLeod with a turn of pace.  

49' - Dennis Bain looks to unleash a long range shot...and its in! It's a nice goal from Dennis Bain for Montrose!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

50' - Stranraer FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Anton McNish is going to be taken off.  Alan McClimon joins the game from the bench.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Eddie Rhind is going to be taken off.  Colin McBeath is brought on from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Rob MacAlastair is going to be taken off.  Alan McPheron is brought on from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Douglas Burnet is going to be taken off.  Joseph McVey joins the game from the bench.  

52' - Ken McCants crosses the ball, but Gethin McConchie gets there first and clears the ball.  

53' - With a turn of pace, Gordon Keegan beats Adam McCalmont.  

54' - Gordon Keegan sees a run from Ed Leary.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Ed Leary is able to take the ball.  Ed Leary attempts to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and Ed Leary scores!  Its a goal for Montrose!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jim Gregory will come off.  Joseph McQuilkin is going to be brought on.  

55' - Stranraer FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Andrew McNamara is going to be taken off.  Peter Winstone is going to be brought on.  

58' - Ken McCants plays a long pass to Iain Kirk.  Iain Kirk curves the ball into the box and finds Gordon McCausland.  Gordon McCausland is impeded by Peter Winstone.  The referee blows his whistle and points to the spot!  Paul McCook prepares to take the penalty.  He attempts  to hit the ball into the top corner...but its over!

59' - Gregor Donnelly plays a long pass to Gethin McConchie.  Gethin McConchie crosses the ball, but Iain Kirk intercepts the ball.  

61' - Iain Kirk finds Ken McCants with a long ball.  Ken McCants spots a run from Adam McCalmont.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Adam McCalmont  is unable to take the ball down!  

66' - Pat MacMichael tackles Martin McLeod and takes the ball.  Pat MacMichael sees a run from Colin McBeath.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

70' - Adam McCalmont attempts to beat Gethin McConchie using his skills.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Adam McCalmont runs with the ball!  

71' - Adam McCalmont tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but its wide!

74' - Colin McBeath spots a run from Mark McFarland.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Mark McFarland runs on to the ball.  Mark McFarland attempts to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but Duncan McCay stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Ken McCants is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

76' - Adam McCalmont attempts to outskill Joseph McVey, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

77' - Adam McCalmont sees Paul McCook making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Paul McCook is able to control the ball.  Paul McCook attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

78' - Gregor Donnelly slides the ball to Dennis Bain.  Dennis Bain runs with the ball, beating Adam McCalmont.  

80' - Dennis Bain hits the ball long to Mark McFarland.  Mark McFarland uses his pace to beat Alan McPheron, but is illegally impeded.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's red! Alan McPheron is sent off! That will be a freekick for Montrose.  

81' - Colin McBeath steps up to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, but opposing player Joseph McQuilkin takes possession.  

84' - Mark McFarland tackles Dai Collins and takes possession.  Montrose attempt to counter.  Mark McFarland passes to Ed Leary.  Ed Leary sees a run from Colin McBeath.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Colin McBeath is unable to control the ball!  

88' - Iain Kirk finds Joseph McQuilkin with a long pass.  Joseph McQuilkin plays a short pass to Martin McLeod.  Martin McLeod uses his pace to beat Mark McFarland.  

89' - Martin McLeod curls in a cross, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

90' - Adam McCalmont attempts to use his skills to beat Ken McNiff, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Stranraer FC 0 - 3 Montrose.