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26/08/2025, Netherdale, Galashiels, Scotland
League Cup, G1

Gala Fairydean Vs Albion Rovers

Gala Fairydean play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: T McLeod (GK) , H Murdock (CB) , R McAfee (CB) , M Murray (RB) , B McCready (LB) , C MacVicar (CDM) , D McCathern (CAM) , B McNamara (RM) , E Mulryan (LM) , N McClarnon (ST) , J Malloye (ST) And the subs are: T Dickson (CB) , C Kelly (CB) , N Nasmyth (CM) , D McPhee (CM) , B McCombe (ST)

Albion Rovers play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: G Maxwell (GK) , T McBean (CB) , A McPhie (CB) , B Mack (CB) , R Ferris (RB) , D Weir (LB) , E Kennedy (CDM) , I McNichols (CAM) , F Burton (RM) , A McCook (LM) , R Stevenson (ST) And the subs are: N Fitzgerald (GK) , L Flanagan (CB) , D McConnell (CM) , S McNeff (CM) , P Macklem (ST)

Welcome to Netherdale in Galashiels, Scotland where Gala Fairydean will face Albion Rovers.  This is a group stage match of the League Cup.  The attendance is 2689.

1' - Gala Fairydean kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - Dennis McCathern fires a shot from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

11' - Ewan Mulryan plays a long pass to Dennis McCathern.  Dennis McCathern looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

11' - George Maxwell sees a run from Ron Stevenson.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

14' - Dennis McCathern plays a short pass to Hugh Murdock.  Hugh Murdock finds Charles MacVicar with a long ball.  Charles MacVicar spots a run from Neil McClarnon.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Neil McClarnon takes the ball.  Neil McClarnon hits a shot, aiming for the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

19' - Dennis McCathern uses his pace to beat Fred Burton, but is illegally impeded.  That will be a freekick for Gala Fairydean.  

22' - Gala Fairydean attempt to counter.  Hugh Murdock plays a short pass to Charles MacVicar.  Charles MacVicar sees Brian McNamara making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Brian McNamara is unable to control the ball!  

26' - Ian McNichols curves the ball into the box, but Marcus Murray intercepts and makes a clearance.  

28' - Eddie Kennedy sees a run from Ian McNichols.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Ian McNichols is able to control the ball.  Ian McNichols hits a shot...and Ian McNichols scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Albion Rovers player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

28' - Gala Fairydean kick the ball off for the restart.  

29' - Hugh Murdock passes to Ron McAfee.  Ron McAfee plays a short pass to Dennis McCathern.  Dennis McCathern speeds past Eddie Kennedy.  

30' - Dennis McCathern attempts to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but George Maxwell performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

34' - Hugh Murdock plays the ball to Marcus Murray.  Marcus Murray passes to Dennis McCathern.  Dennis McCathern looks to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by George Maxwell!  

38' - Tom McBean finds Alexander McPhie with a long pass.  Alexander McPhie sees Ron Stevenson making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

45' - Tom McBean plays a long ball to Duncan Weir.  Duncan Weir passes the ball to Eddie Kennedy.  Eddie Kennedy spots a run from Ron Stevenson.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Ron Stevenson can't get to the ball!  

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

45' - Albion Rovers kick the ball off for the restart.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Bruce McCready is going to be taken off.  Ciaran Kelly is brought on from the bench.  

53' - Dennis McCathern takes a shot from outside the area...but the shot goes wide!

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Brian McNamara is going to be taken off.  Neil Nasmyth is brought on from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Tom McBean will come off.  Lorcan Flanagan joins the game from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Neil McClarnon will come off.  Brian McCombe is going to be brought on.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ron Stevenson will come off.  Paul Macklem is brought on from the bench.  

57' - Robert Ferris plays a short pass to Lorcan Flanagan.  Lorcan Flanagan plays a short pass to Ian McNichols.  Ian McNichols curls in a cross, finding Eddie Kennedy.  Eddie Kennedy gets above the defence and heads the ball attempting to beat Tommy McLeod...but the shot is saved by Tommy McLeod!  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Fred Burton is going to be taken off.  Duncan McConnell is brought on from the bench.  

63' - Duncan McConnell sees a run from Alexander McCook.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

65' - Ciaran Kelly dispossesses Alexander McCook and the ball goes loose.  Dennis McCathern chips a long ball to Ewan Mulryan.  Ewan Mulryan curls in a cross, finding Jason Malloye.  Duncan Weir brings down Jason Malloye...and the referee immediately blows his whistle - its a penalty!  Dennis McCathern will take the penalty.  He attempts  to power the ball into the top corner...but the shot goes over!

74' - Paul Macklem speeds past Ron McAfee.  

81' - Ewan Mulryan sees a run from Brian McCombe.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

82' - Ian McNichols finds Lorcan Flanagan with a long pass.  Lorcan Flanagan plays a short pass to Duncan McConnell.  Duncan McConnell sees Paul Macklem making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

87' - Duncan Weir slides the ball to Ian McNichols.  Ian McNichols whips in a cross, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

87' - Paul Macklem crosses the ball into the box, but Ron McAfee intercepts and takes possession.  

90' - Ron McAfee plays a long ball to Charles MacVicar.  Charles MacVicar spots a run from Jason Malloye.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Jason Malloye is able to control the ball.  Jason Malloye looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

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



The match has ended Gala Fairydean 0 - 1 Albion Rovers.