Match Report
| Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers |  |  | Stranraer | Stranraer | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Callum Hopkin | C. Hopkin |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Gavin Mason | G. Mason | |||||||||
| Richard Henderson | R. Henderson | | 47 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | David Glass | D. Glass | |||||||||
| Neil Meiklejohn | N. Meiklejohn | | 43 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 |  | Artur Nunes | A. Nunes | |||||||||
| Billy Meiklejohn | B. Meiklejohn | | 37 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Scott Booth | S. Booth | |||||||||
| Duncan Ferguson | D. Ferguson | | 52 | M | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Matt Booth | M. Booth | |||||||||
| Dominic Burley | D. Burley | | 51 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 57 | | Garry Matteo | G. Matteo | ||||||||
| Matt Dickov | M. Dickov | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Stuart Greig | S. Greig | |||||||||
| John Ferguson | J. Ferguson | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| John Naysmith | J. Naysmith | | 46 | A | | | 9 | | M | 37 | | Craig Gough | C. Gough | ||||||||
| Stephen James | S. James | | 39 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Billy Law | B. Law | |||||||||
| Billy McGrory | B. McGrory | | 38 | A | | 11 | | A | 49 | | Billy Naysmith | B. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Callum Glass | C. Glass | | 46 | G | | 12 | | A | 49 | | Quim Fernandes | Q. Fernandes | |||||||||
| John Hansen | J. Hansen | | 38 | A | | 13 | | D | 42 | | Callum Collins | C. Collins | |||||||||
| John Hendry | J. Hendry | | 37 | M | | 14 | | G | 41 | | Matt Inglis | M. Inglis | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Royal |
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 2,715 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Gemmill.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Gemmill.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
3.26
0-0Alec Hopkin takes it forward alone. Alec Hopkin finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
4.23
Alec Hopkin sees Billy Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Naysmith shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.52
Garry Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Billy Naysmith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Naysmith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
15.06
0-0Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
16.15
Garry Matteo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Garry Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
22.22
Garry Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Billy Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Law shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.07
0-0Craig Gough sees Billy Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Ferguson.
26.27
0-0Scott Booth flicks a high pass forward. Alec Hopkin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Law. Billy Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Callum Hopkin manages to keep it out.
30.18
Without breaking stride, Neil Meiklejohn plays the ball forward to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Ferguson. John Ferguson shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
32.58
Craig Gough flicks a high pass forward. Billy Naysmith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Naysmith shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
36.21
Stuart Greig makes a probing pass to Billy Naysmith. Billy Naysmith cuts inside the box! Billy Naysmith takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.28
Matt Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
44.25
Dominic Burley takes a long throw-in. Matt Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Naysmith. John Naysmith shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stranraer players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Stranraer kick off and get the second half underway!
48.33
0-0John Ferguson catches Matt Booth on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Booth gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.09
Richard Henderson makes a simple pass to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Ferguson. John Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards John Naysmith. John Naysmith is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
53.31
Matt Dickov threads a neat ball through to John Ferguson. John Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen James. Stephen James finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.34
Matt Dickov kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen James. Stephen James lofts in a cross ball towards John Ferguson. John Ferguson shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
59.42
Richard Henderson breaks forward. Richard Henderson flicks a high pass forward. John Naysmith collects the pass. John Naysmith shoots from 25 yards but Gavin Mason is on top of it.
65.46
Alec Hopkin passes the ball forward to Billy Law. Billy Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Henderson.
67.45
Billy Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley flicks a high pass forward. Billy McGrory collects the pass. Billy McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.18
1-0Billy Meiklejohn sees Matt Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Dickov makes a simple pass to John Ferguson. John Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen James. Stephen James makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.11
1-0Matt Dickov barges into Stuart Greig. The referee warns Matt Dickov to calm down! Stuart Greig runs off the knock.
81.42
Stuart Greig flicks a high pass forward to Billy Law who brings the ball under control. Billy Law shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
7
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
29.1%
49.4%
21.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephen James of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Callum Hopkin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard Henderson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Neil Meiklejohn (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Billy Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dominic Burley (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matt Dickov (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | John Ferguson (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | John Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stephen James (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Billy McGrory (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Callum Glass (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Hansen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | John Hendry (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gavin Mason (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Artur Nunes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Scott Booth (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Matt Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garry Matteo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stuart Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alec Hopkin (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Craig Gough (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Billy Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Quim Fernandes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Collins (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matt Inglis (GK) | 0 | |