Date:26 Mar 2011
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Gayfield Park
Attendance:701

Declan Gallacher - og (66) Swankie (81)
Agnew (71)
One (71)

Goal!

Live Commentary

91mins Long range effort from Lee Sharp misses to the left of the target.

89mins Ross Chisholm takes a shot. Daniel Mitchell gets a block in.

89mins The assistant referee flags for offside against Armand One. Daniel Griffin takes the indirect free kick.

87mins Shot on goal by Armand One from inside the box goes harmlessly over the target.

87mins (Stranraer) makes a substitution, with Anton Kurakins coming on for Kevin Nicoll.

86mins Caution for Daniel Mitchell. Daniel Mitchell is adjudged to have handled the ball. Strike on goal comes in from Kieran McAnespie from the free kick.

85mins Adam Strachan sends in a cross.

84mins Kevin Nicoll concedes a free kick for a foul on Kevin McMullan. Free kick crossed by Paul Sheerin, clearance made by Paul Murphy.

83mins Kevin McMullan gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Sean Winter. Free kick crossed by Scott Agnew, save by Darryl Burns.

83mins The ball is delivered by Lee Sharp.

81mins Gavin Swankie fires in a goal from inside the area to the bottom right corner of the goal. Arbroath 2-2 Stranraer.

80mins (Stranraer) makes a substitution, with Sean Winter coming on for Stuart McColm.

79mins Grant Gallagher challenges Gavin Swankie unfairly and gives away a free kick. Gavin Swankie shoots direct from the free kick.

76mins Scott Agnew goes into the book. Kevin McMullan fouled by Scott Agnew, the ref awards a free kick. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Daniel Griffin from right channel, Armand One makes a clearance.

69mins Paul Sheerin receives a caution. David McGowan goes into the book. David McGowan challenges Grant Gallagher unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Grant Gallagher.

73mins Lee Sibanda goes off and Darryl Burns comes on.

71mins Armand One finds the back of the net with a goal from the edge of the area to the bottom right corner of the goal. Arbroath 1-2 Stranraer.Scott Agnew provided the assist for the goal.

69mins Red card for Darren Hill. Scott Agnew scores a goal from just inside the penalty area to the bottom right corner of the goal. Arbroath 1-1 Stranraer.Unfair challenge on Stuart McColm by Darren Hill results in a free kick.

68mins David McGowan joins the action as a substitute, replacing Steven Doris.

66mins Declan Gallacher concedes an own goal. Arbroath 1-0 Stranraer.The assist for the goal came from Lee Sibanda.

64mins Stuart McColm produces a cross, clearance made by Daniel Griffin.

63mins Steven Doris gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Daniel Mitchell. Ryan Marshall restarts play with the free kick.

62mins The referee gives a free kick against Armand One for handball. Free kick taken by Daniel Griffin.

59mins Armand One comes on in place of Michael Moore.

58mins Centre by Stuart McColm.

55mins Caution for Michael Moore. Unfair challenge on Josh Falkingham by Michael Moore results in a free kick. Darren Hill takes the free kick.

54mins The referee cautions Steven Doris for unsporting behaviour. Unfair challenge on Daniel Mitchell by Steven Doris results in a free kick. Declan Gallacher takes the free kick.

53mins Corner taken by Paul Sheerin played to the near post, Shot from just outside the area by Ross Chisholm goes over the bar.

52mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Stuart McColm on Daniel Griffin. Direct free kick taken by Darren Hill.

51mins The ball is delivered by Kevin McMullan, clearance by Grant Gallagher.

50mins Kevin McMullan concedes a free kick for a foul on Michael Moore. Free kick crossed right-footed by Scott Agnew from left channel.

47mins Centre by Steven Noble.

46mins Steven Noble fouled by Lee Sibanda, the ref awards a free kick. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Scott Agnew, clearance made by Daniel Griffin.

45mins Gavin Swankie takes a shot. Save by Ryan Marshall.

44mins Gavin Swankie is ruled offside. Ryan Marshall restarts play with the free kick.

43mins Unfair challenge on Adam Strachan by Daniel Mitchell results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Paul Sheerin.

43mins Gavin Swankie crosses the ball.

41mins Daniel Mitchell gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Paul Sheerin. Paul Sheerin restarts play with the free kick.

40mins Centre by Michael Moore, Adam Strachan makes a clearance.

37mins The official flags Adam Strachan offside. Ryan Marshall takes the indirect free kick.

35mins The ball is swung over by Kevin McMullan, Adam Strachan produces a header from deep inside the six-yard box that clears the bar.

34mins The ball is swung over by Gavin Swankie, Scott Agnew manages to make a clearance.

33mins A cross is delivered by Stuart McColm, Kevin McMullan makes a clearance.

32mins Steven Doris has an effort at goal from deep inside the area missing to the left of the goal.

32mins Steven Doris fouled by Grant Gallagher, the ref awards a free kick. Paul Sheerin crosses the ball in from the free kick, Steven Noble manages to make a clearance.

31mins Grant Gallagher challenges Gavin Swankie unfairly and gives away a free kick. Paul Sheerin takes the direct free kick.

30mins Effort on goal by Kevin McMullan from outside the penalty box goes harmlessly over the bar.

30mins Gavin Swankie crosses the ball, Steven Doris takes a shot. Ryan Marshall makes a save.

28mins Centre by Josh Falkingham, Declan Gallacher manages to make a clearance.

29mins Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Gavin Swankie played to the near post.

27mins Scott Agnew has shot on goal from just outside the penalty box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.

26mins Scott Agnew produces a left-footed shot from inside the area that clears the bar.

25mins Corner taken by Scott Agnew, clearance made by Daniel Griffin.

24mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Paul Murphy by Gavin Swankie. Declan Gallacher takes the direct free kick.

24mins A cross is delivered by Adam Strachan, save made by Ryan Marshall.

20mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Michael Moore by Ross Chisholm. Scott Agnew takes the direct free kick.

20mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Gavin Swankie on Grant Gallagher. Ryan Marshall takes the direct free kick.

19mins Unfair challenge on Josh Falkingham by Steven Noble results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Ross Chisholm.

17mins Inswinging corner taken by Gavin Swankie, Paul Murphy makes a clearance.

17mins The ball is swung over by Josh Falkingham, Paul Murphy gets a block in.

16mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Steven Doris by Daniel Mitchell. Ross Chisholm takes the free kick.

14mins Lee Sibanda replaces Alan McManus.

12mins Kevin Nicoll receives a caution. Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ross Chisholm by Kevin Nicoll. Kieran McAnespie takes the free kick.

11mins Grant Gallagher sends in a cross, clearance made by Daniel Griffin.

9mins Stuart McColm takes a shot. Save made by Darren Hill.

8mins Unfair challenge on Scott Agnew by Josh Falkingham results in a free kick. Ryan Marshall takes the free kick.

7mins Paul Murphy takes a shot. Save by Darren Hill.

6mins Corner taken by Scott Agnew, clearance made by Daniel Griffin.

6mins The ball is crossed by Stuart McColm, Effort from the edge of the box by Steven Noble goes wide of the right-hand upright.

4mins Daniel Griffin concedes a free kick for a foul on Michael Moore. Scott Agnew crosses the ball, Close range headed effort by Paul Murphy goes wide of the left-hand upright.

3mins Corner taken right-footed by Gavin Swankie, save by Ryan Marshall.

1mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Michael Moore on Ross Chisholm. Paul Sheerin crosses the ball from the free kick left-footed from right channel, Steven Doris challenges Michael Moore unfairly and gives away a free kick. Ryan Marshall takes the direct free kick.

Match Preview

Defensive concerns for Arbroath Leaders Arbroath host Stranraer with concerns over the availability of a clutch of defenders. Craig Wedderburn and Darran Thomson are suspended, Alan Rattray is ruled out with a knee injury and captain Stuart Malcolm is also struggling to be passed fit. Full-back Kieran McAnespie faces a fitness test but midfielder Keith Gibson is expected to start despite a calf strain. Gayfield boss Paul Sheerin said: "This would be a great game to win and, with Queen's Park and Annan playing each other as well, we will have a clearer idea of our title chances by the end of it. "Win and we move 13 points clear of Stranraer and that looks like a big ask for them to pull back." Stranraer are missing suspended joint top goalscorer Craig Malcolm. Yet manager Keith Knox has no other concerns as his men bid to topple their high-flying opponents. The Blues boss said: "It is a blow to be missing Craig, but it is a chance for someone else to come in and show what they can do. "We have struggled recently and winning at Arbroath would be a great way to end our poor run. "Three points from this game could spark off a Championship charge, although we will need to play really well. They score a lot of goals and so do we and as long as we get one more than them I will be happy."

Formation:442Manager: Stevie Kirk

Arbroath

Formation: 442Manager: Keith Knox

Stranraer

Darren Hill
Kevin McMullan
Ross Chisholm
Daniel Griffin
Kieran McAnespie
Josh Falkingham
Alan McManus
Adam Strachan
Paul Sheerin
Steven Doris
Gavin Swankie
SUBS
Darryl Burns
David McGowan
Jordyn Sheerin
Lee Sibanda
David Dimilta

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Away

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

Match Report

Arbroath labour to draw Scottish Division Three leaders Arbroath struggled to a 2-2 draw against Stranraer at Gayfield Park. The teams played out a largely uneventful first half where neither keeper was seriously troubled and the deadlock continued until midway through the second period when the match came alive. Arbroath took the lead with an element of good fortune as substitute Lee Sabinda`s cross was turned into his own net by Declan Gallagher. Five minutes later, the scores were level as Scott Agnew`s free-kick across goal found the bottom corner. The Smokies were then reduced 10 men, with goalkeeper Darren Hill seeing red for a deliberate handball outside of his area. Moments later, the visitors scored again, this time substitute Armand One firing in from distance. Despite being a man down, Paul Sheerin`s side pressed for the equaliser which came with less than 10 minutes to go, Gavin Swankie claiming his 20th league goal of the season from just inside the area.

Form Guide

LWWWWD Arbroath VS Stranraer LWLLDL

Last Meetings

Stranraer 3 - 4 Arbroath 29/01/2011 Arbroath 0 - 0 Stranraer 15/12/2010 Stranraer 4 - 1 Arbroath 25/09/2010 Arbroath 0 - 0 Stranraer 26/04/2008 Stranraer 0 - 3 Arbroath 08/03/2008 Arbroath 2 - 2 Stranraer 16/11/2007

Top Scorers

Arbroath G Swankie 19 S Doris 10 J Falkingham 7 K Gibson 6 D McGowan 5 K McAnespie 2 P Sheerin 2 S Malcolm 2 R Chisholm 2 A Rattray 1 A Strachan 1 C Wedderburn 1 Stranraer A One 16 C Malcolm 14 S Agnew 8 S Winter 6 M Moore 3 R Bouadji 2 P Murphy 2 K Nicoll 1 G Mitchell 1 D Gallacher 1

Goals

Arbroath Total goals 109 Goals per game 64 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 5 (For) 4 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 7 (For) 6 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 4 (For) 4 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 6 (For) 5 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 11 (For) 5 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 9 (For) 5 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 8 (For) 6 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 11 (For) 8 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Stranraer Total goals 101 Goals per game 56 6 (For) 4 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 6 (For) 5 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 3 (For) 6 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 5 (For) 1 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 7 (For) 6 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 3 (For) 4 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 6 (For) 9 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 6 (For) 5 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 14 (For) 6 (Against) Period 81-90 mins