Date:30 Apr 2011
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Cliftonhill Stadium
Attendance:421

Chaplain (57)

Goal!

Live Commentary

92mins Foul by Michael McGowan on Craig Malcolm, free kick awarded. Scott Agnew delivers the ball from the free kick right-footed from right wing.

91mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Grant Gallagher on John Gemmell. Steven Canning takes the indirect free kick.

86mins Foul by Ciaran Donnelly on Armand One, free kick awarded. Scott Agnew takes the free kick.

81mins Peter Innes is brought on as a substitute for Scott Chaplain.

78mins Chris Hamilton replaces Steven Lawless.

78mins Corner taken left-footed by Scott Agnew, Armand One takes a shot. Save by Derek Gaston.

77mins Stuart McColm fouled by Alan Reid, the ref awards a free kick. Scott Agnew restarts play with the free kick.

75mins Grant Gallagher challenges John Gemmell unfairly and gives away a free kick. Steven Canning restarts play with the free kick.

74mins Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Christopher Boyle from the right by-line, clearance made by Ryan Kennedy.

73mins Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Steven Canning.

71mins Unfair challenge on Todd Lumsden by Armand One results in a free kick. Ciaran Donnelly takes the free kick.

70mins Robert Love goes off and John Gemmell comes on.

69mins Todd Lumsden challenges Craig Malcolm unfairly and gives away a free kick. Scott Agnew takes the free kick.

68mins Corner from the left by-line taken by Scott Agnew, Ciaran Donnelly manages to make a clearance.

65mins Foul by Steven Lawless on Ryan Kennedy, free kick awarded. Ryan Kennedy takes the free kick.

63mins Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Christopher Boyle.

62mins The assistant referee signals for offside against Robert Love. David Mitchell takes the free kick.

62mins Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Christopher Boyle, clearance by Armand One.

57mins Scott Chaplain scores a goal from inside the penalty box to the top left corner of the goal. Albion 1-0 Stranraer.Assist on the goal came from Steven Lawless.

56mins Armand One joins the action as a substitute, replacing Michael Moore.

55mins The referee blows for offside. Ciaran Donnelly restarts play with the free kick.

53mins Michael Moore challenges Michael McGowan unfairly and gives away a free kick. Michael McGowan takes the free kick.

51mins Unfair challenge on Michael Moore by Michael McGowan results in a free kick. Indirect free kick taken by Grant Gallagher.

49mins Unfair challenge on Michael Moore by Todd Lumsden results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Scott Agnew.

45mins Daniel Mitchell challenges Michael McGowan unfairly and gives away a free kick. Steven Canning restarts play with the free kick.

41mins Steven Canning concedes a free kick for a foul on Craig Malcolm. Scott Agnew restarts play with the free kick.

39mins Foul by Michael Moore on Ciaran Donnelly, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Derek Gaston.

38mins Unfair challenge on Michael Moore by Ciaran Donnelly results in a free kick. The free kick is delivered left-footed by Scott Agnew from left channel.

33mins Michael Moore is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Free kick taken by Derek Gaston.

33mins Alan Reid gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Michael Moore. Scott Agnew takes the free kick.

29mins Outswinging corner taken by Scott Agnew, save by Derek Gaston.

27mins Michael McGowan fouled by Craig Malcolm, the ref awards a free kick. Michael McGowan restarts play with the free kick.

24mins Daniel Mitchell produces a left-footed shot from inside the area that clears the crossbar.

22mins Inswinging corner taken by Scott Agnew from the right by-line.

22mins Outswinging corner taken by Scott Agnew from the left by-line, Michael Moore takes a shot. Derek Gaston makes a save.

21mins Corner taken left-footed by Scott Agnew, Michael Moore has a headed effort from close range and clears the crossbar.

19mins Christopher Boyle gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Ryan Kennedy. Sean Winter goes off and Daniel Mitchell comes on. David Mitchell restarts play with the free kick.

19mins Unfair challenge on Alan Reid by Stuart McColm results in a free kick. Christopher Boyle takes the free kick.

18mins Unfair challenge on Robert Love by Declan Gallacher results in a free kick. Michael McGowan restarts play with the free kick.

16mins Paul Murphy gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Steven Canning. Michael McGowan restarts play with the free kick.

15mins Unfair challenge on Todd Lumsden by Michael Moore results in a free kick. Derek Gaston takes the free kick.

14mins Christopher Boyle is caught offside. Free kick taken by David Mitchell.

13mins Corner taken right-footed by Steven Canning from the left by-line to the near post, Michael Moore makes a clearance.

11mins Corner taken by Steven Canning.

7mins Ryan Kennedy challenges Steven Lawless unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Anthony Stevenson.

1mins Michael Moore concedes a free kick for a foul on Christopher Boyle. Indirect free kick taken by Michael McGowan.

Match Preview

Chris back on the Boyle Chris Boyle has recovered from a blow to the head and will be included in the Albion squad to face Stranraer. The creative midfielder sustained the injury last weekend but manager Paul Martin is able to recall him for the clash between the two promotion-chasing sides. The only doubt for the Wee Rovers is striker John Gemmell, with Martin advising: "John's fitness is improving, however, I would imagine that he will only be able to be involved as a substitute again." A win would see Albion secure a play-off spot for the first time ever and Martin is keen to write a new chapter in the club's history. "We are in decent shape for the Stranraer game and really want to get over the finishing line after a losing an injury-time goal at Queen's Park last weekend," he said. "Stranraer need a win as well so it should be a great game." Banned midfielder Steven Noble is the only absentee for fourth-placed Stranraer. Stair Park manager Keith Knox has told his players it is a game for them to show how good they. "This is going to be a contest for big players to show what they are about," he said. "Players that can show that they can handle the pressure of going for a play-off place in a Cup Final atmosphere. I believe I have players like that and I look forward to them showing me that." Knox added: "Coatbridge is a hard venue at the best of times and I would imagine the pitch will be hard and bumpy and I will pick a team accordingly."

Formation:442Manager: Paul Martin

Albion

Formation: 442Manager: Keith Knox

Stranraer

Derek Gaston
Todd Lumsden
Michael McGowan
Anthony Stevenson
Alan Reid
Ciaran Donnelly
Steven Canning
Christopher Boyle
Robert Love
Steven Lawless
Scott Chaplain
SUBS
Thomas Flynn
John Gemmell
Peter Innes
Chris Hamilton
Daniel Ferry

Home

Away

David Mitchell
Grant Gallagher
Anton Kurakins
Declan Gallacher
Scott Agnew
Craig Malcolm
Paul Murphy
Ryan Kennedy
Stuart McColm
Michael Moore
Sean Winter
SUBS
Ryan Marshall
Daniel Mitchell
Kevin Nicoll
Lee Sharp
Armand One

Match Report

Chaplain dents Stranraer hopes Stranraer`s hopes of claiming the final play-off place in Division Three suffered a serious blow after they lost 1-0 at second-placed Albion. The visitors have now failed to win their last seven away games and need Queen`s Park to lose on the final day to sneak into the top four. They started the brighter of the two teams, striker Michael Moore threatening twice with close-range headers around the 20-minute mark. His first effort failed to find the target, but his second was well saved by Albion goalkeeper Derek Gaston. Stranraer again went close minutes later, but substitute Daniel Mitchell fired over from inside the box. Home side Albion made an impressive start to the second-half and broke the deadlock after 58 minutes, striker Scott Chaplain expertly firing home from inside the box for his eighth goal of the season. The visitors tried to rally but failed to create many clear-cut chances. Substitute Armand One went closest, but his tame header was saved by Gaston.

Form Guide

DDWDWL Albion VS Stranraer DDWWLD

Last Meetings

Stranraer 1 - 3 Albion 05/03/2011 Albion 1 - 2 Stranraer 15/02/2011 Stranraer 3 - 2 Albion 14/08/2010 Albion 0 - 0 Stranraer 01/05/2010 Stranraer 2 - 1 Albion 14/04/2010 Albion 3 - 1 Stranraer 12/04/2010

Top Scorers

Albion R Love 9 S Chaplain 6 J Gemmell 6 C Hamilton 6 C Boyle 4 P McLeod 3 S Lawless 3 I Smith 3 S Canning 2 C Donnelly 2 M McGowan 2 T Lumsden 1 A Benton 1 P Innes 1 Stranraer A One 17 C Malcolm 14 S Agnew 10 S Winter 8 S McColm 3 M Moore 3 P Murphy 3 D Gallacher 3 R Bouadji 2 K Nicoll 1 G Mitchell 1 R Kennedy 1

Goals

Albion Total goals 91 Goals per game 53 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 12 (For) 5 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 6 (For) 3 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 5 (For) 4 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 5 (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 1 (For) 4 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 5 (For) 4 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 8 (For) 5 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 8 (For) 10 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Stranraer Total goals 107 Goals per game 69 8 (For) 5 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 6 (For) 7 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 3 (For) 6 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 7 (For) 2 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 9 (For) 6 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 5 (For) 6 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 7 (For) 11 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 9 (For) 6 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 15 (For) 7 (Against) Period 81-90 mins