Date:03 Mar 2012
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Forthbank Stadium
Attendance:511

Cook (19) Kelbie (22)
Cook (77)

Goal!

Live Commentary

90mins Stephen Day fouled by Barry Russell, the ref awards a free kick. Sean Fagan takes the indirect free kick.

89mins Gavin McPherson is brought on as a substitute for Kevin Kelbie.

87mins Unfair challenge on John Gemmell by Daly McSorley results in a free kick. Robert Love restarts play with the free kick.

87mins A cross is delivered by Stephen Day, Christopher Boyle makes a clearance.

86mins (Stirling) makes a substitution, with Stephen Day coming on for Graham Weir.

85mins Corner taken by Daly McSorley. The ball is crossed by Kevin Kelbie, Gary Thom conjures a left-footed shot from inside the six-yard box that clears the bar.

85mins John Gemmell gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Sean Fagan. Callum Reidford restarts play with the free kick.

84mins John Gemmell is shown a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.

83mins Micheal O'Byrne gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Kevin Kelbie. The referee shows Micheal O'Byrne a yellow card. Indirect free kick taken by John Crawley.

81mins The ball is delivered by Robert Love, Shot from just outside the area by Scott Chaplain goes over the bar. Devon Jacobs on for Alan Cook.

79mins Unfair challenge on John Gemmell by Brian Allison results in a free kick. Brian Allison is cautioned. Alan Reid takes the free kick.

78mins Robert Love delivers the ball, John Gemmell takes a shot. Save by Callum Reidford.

77mins Centre by Craig McLeish, A goal is scored by Alan Cook from inside the box to the bottom left corner of the goal. Stirling 3-0 Albion.Assist by Craig McLeish.

76mins Barry Russell fouled by Alan Cook, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick crossed by Ryan McStay, clearance made by Brian Allison.

75mins Kevin Kelbie takes a shot. Save made by Derek Gaston.

74mins Sean Fagan challenges Christopher Boyle unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Barry Russell.

73mins John Gemmell is ruled offside. Indirect free kick taken by Callum Reidford.

72mins Alan Reid delivers the ball, Header by John Gemmell from inside the area hits the post.

71mins Barry Russell challenges Alan Cook unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Callum Reidford.

70mins Anthony Stevenson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Graham Weir. Anthony Stevenson booked. Indirect free kick taken by John Crawley.

67mins Foul by Robert Love on John Crawley, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Daly McSorley.

66mins Robert Love is ruled offside. Callum Reidford takes the indirect free kick.

65mins Christopher Boyle produces a cross.

64mins Barry Russell crosses the ball.

64mins Barry Russell delivers the ball, Gary Thom makes a clearance.

63mins Graham Weir is caught offside. Micheal O'Byrne restarts play with the free kick.

62mins Craig McLeish produces a cross, Alan Reid makes a clearance.

62mins Unfair challenge on Robert Love by Sean Fagan results in a free kick. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Anthony Stevenson from right channel, clearance by Gary Thom.

60mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Daly McSorley by Micheal O'Byrne. Free kick crossed right-footed by Sean Fagan from right channel.

58mins The assistant referee signals for offside against Robert Love. Indirect free kick taken by Callum Reidford.

58mins Barry Russell takes a shot. Save by Callum Reidford.

56mins Brian Allison challenges John Gemmell unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick crossed right-footed by Alan Reid, clearance made by John Crawley.

55mins Jordan Halsman leaves the field to be replaced by Christopher Boyle.

53mins Micheal O'Byrne concedes a free kick for a foul on Brian Allison. Callum Reidford restarts play with the free kick.

52mins Unfair challenge on John Gemmell by Gary Thom results in a free kick. Anthony Stevenson restarts play with the free kick.

51mins Unfair challenge on Jordan Halsman by Craig McLeish results in a free kick. Indirect free kick taken by Derek Gaston.

50mins Derek Gaston on for Christopher Fahey.

49mins Mark Ferry takes a shot. Ryan McStay manages to make a clearance.

49mins A cross is delivered by Alan Reid, Gary Thom makes a clearance.

46mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Graham Weir by Simon Marriott. Callum Reidford takes the free kick, Barry Russell delivers the ball. Kevin Kelbie is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Christopher Fahey restarts play with the free kick. Free kick awarded for a foul by John Gemmell on Gary Thom. Free kick taken by Gary Thom.

43mins Alan Cook takes a shot. Blocked by Micheal O'Byrne. Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Barry Russell by Alan Cook. Free kick taken by Christopher Fahey.

42mins The referee blows for offside against John Gemmell. Callum Reidford takes the indirect free kick. The official flags John Gemmell offside. Gary Thom takes the indirect free kick.

42mins The ball is swung over by Jordan Halsman, John Crawley manages to make a clearance.

41mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Ryan McStay on Graham Weir. Free kick crossed by John Crawley, save made by Christopher Fahey.

40mins The assistant referee signals for offside against Scott Chaplain. Callum Reidford takes the free kick.

38mins The assistant referee flags for offside against Robert Love. Indirect free kick taken by Callum Reidford.

37mins Unfair challenge on Daly McSorley by Scott Chaplain results in a free kick. Brian Allison takes the indirect free kick.

34mins Craig McLeish sends in a cross, save by Christopher Fahey.

34mins Anthony Stevenson takes a shot. Save by Callum Reidford.

31mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on John Gemmell by Gary Thom. Free kick crossed left-footed by Jordan Halsman, Foul by John Gemmell on Brian Allison, free kick awarded. Callum Reidford restarts play with the free kick.

30mins Mark Ferry takes a shot. Daly McSorley takes a inswinging corner.

28mins Mark Ferry produces a left-footed shot from deep inside the penalty box which goes wide of the left-hand post.

26mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Alan Cook on Jordan Halsman. Barry Russell takes the free kick.

23mins Unfair challenge on Alan Cook by Barry Russell results in a free kick. The referee shows Barry Russell a yellow card. Sean Fagan takes the free kick, Alan Reid sends in a cross.

22mins Kevin Kelbie grabs a goal from inside the box high into the middle of the goal. Stirling 2-0 Albion.Assist by Graham Weir.

19mins Alan Cook finds the net with a goal from just outside the box low into the middle of the goal. Stirling 1-0 Albion.

18mins The referee gives a free kick against John Gemmell for handball. Callum Reidford restarts play with the free kick.

16mins The ball is sent over by John Gemmell, clearance by Sean Fagan. Anthony Stevenson takes the inswinging corner, clearance by Gary Thom.

15mins The assistant referee signals for offside against Kevin Kelbie. Micheal O'Byrne restarts play with the free kick.

14mins Robert Love delivers the ball. The assistant referee flags for offside against John Gemmell. Indirect free kick taken by Callum Reidford.

12mins Corner taken left-footed by John Crawley from the right by-line, clearance made by Scott Chaplain.

11mins The referee blows for offside against John Gemmell. Callum Reidford takes the free kick.

10mins Effort from the edge of the penalty box by Robert Love goes wide of the right-hand upright.

8mins The ball is sent over by Alan Cook.

7mins Centre by Robert Love, Sean Fagan makes a clearance.

5mins John Gemmell has an effort at goal. Save made by Callum Reidford.

4mins John Gemmell sends in a cross, save by Callum Reidford.

4mins Simon Marriott replaces Ciaran Donnelly.

3mins Craig McLeish takes a shot from just inside the penalty box which clears the crossbar.

2mins Corner taken left-footed by John Crawley from the right by-line, clearance by John Gemmell.

2mins Graham Weir delivers the ball, Barry Russell makes a clearance.

1mins John Crawley produces a cross.

Match Preview

Stirling duo doubtful for crunch clash Stirling Albion have injury doubts over Marc McCulloch and Darren Smith as they look to move off bottom spot and send visitors Albion Rovers to the foot of the table. Shaun Dillon will miss out with an ankle problem and Scott Davidson misses out through suspension, however Brian Allison is available after a two game ban. Greig McDonald's side go into their basement battle on the back of an away win at Brechin in midweek and the Stirling boss said: "We were good value for that success and it is great to be going into a big game like this one with that behind us." "We have a terrific chance of moving off bottom spot for the first time in 10 games and fully intend to take it." Albion Rovers' manager Paul Martin is expected to return to the helm for the crunch relegation clash after four weeks away from games due to illness. Martin's only concern on the playing front is player-assistant manager Todd Lumsden, who is out with a calf problem. Michael O'Byrne will return from suspension to take his place in the centre of the Coatbridge side's defence. Lumsden said: "This is a massive game for us but we believe we have the players that can handle it. "If we show the same level of fight and work-rate that we displayed against Forfar last week when we battled back twice for a point then we will have a great chance of getting our first win of the season over Stirling Albion."

Formation:442Manager: Creig McDonald

Stirling

Formation: 442Manager: Paul Martin

Albion

Callum Reidford
Alan Cook
Gary Thom
Brian Allison
John Crawley
Craig McLeish
Daly McSorley
Mark Ferry
Sean Fagan
Graham Weir
Kevin Kelbie
SUBS
Sam Filler
Stephen Day
Joshua Flood
Devon Jacobs
Gavin McPherson

Home

Away

Christopher Fahey
Anthony Stevenson
Micheal O'Byrne
Jordan Halsman
Barry Russell
Scott Chaplain
Ryan McStay
Alan Reid
Ciaran Donnelly
John Gemmell
Robert Love
SUBS
Derek Gaston
Simon Marriott
Christopher Boyle
Daniel McKay
Jack Werndly

Match Report

Cook inspires Stirling Stirling defender Alan Cook scored twice to help his side defeat fellow strugglers Albion 3-0. The away side came into the game without a win in nine games and fell behind after 20 minutes to Cook's first goal of the afternoon, a thumping drive from the edge of the area. The Binos doubled their lead three minutes later when Graham Weir headed the ball to Kevin Kelbie who fired in from 12 yards. Albion's best chance to get back into the game fell to John Gemmell who headed Alan Reid's cross against the post after 73 minutes. A great afternoon for Greig McDonald's men was rounded off 12 minutes from time when Cook applied the finish to Craig McLeish's cross as the Forthbank team recorded back-to-back league wins for only the second time this season.

Form Guide

LLLDLW Stirling VS Albion LLDLLD

Last Meetings

Albion 0 - 1 Stirling 14/01/2012 Stirling 2 - 2 Albion 20/08/2011 Albion 2 - 2 Stirling 23/03/1991 Stirling 3 - 0 Albion 13/02/1991 Stirling 2 - 0 Albion 22/09/1990

Top Scorers

Stirling S Davidson 5 G Thom 4 A Cook 4 M Ferry 3 DL Smith 3 J Flood 2 S Dillon 2 D Jacobs 1 C McLeish 1 D McSorley 1 L Bonar 1 J Crawley 1 Albion J Gemmell 7 R Love 7 S Chaplain 5 M O'Byrne 3 C Boyle 2 R McStay 1 J Gilmartin 1 J Halsman 1 B Russell 1 L Acqua 1

Goals

Stirling Total goals 82 Goals per game 32 2 (For) 5 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 2 (For) 3 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 5 (For) 3 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 7 (For) 5 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 3 (For) 9 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 3 (For) 6 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 4 (For) 6 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 5 (For) 11 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Albion Total goals 83 Goals per game 33 4 (For) 5 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 3 (For) 4 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 4 (For) 8 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 3 (For) 6 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 1 (For) 3 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 3 (For) 7 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 4 (For) 3 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 2 (For) 6 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 9 (For) 8 (Against) Period 81-90 mins