St Mirren are in Premier Sports Cup action on Sunday with Saints heading to Tannadice to face Dundee United.

The Buddies face Jim Goodwin's side on Sunday afternoon with a place in the quarter-finals up for grabs. 

Tickets are available online, with the match also streamed live on Premier Sports Streaming Platform.

Match Details

Dundee United v St Mirren
Competition: Premier Sports Cup
Date: Sunday 18th August 2024
Kick-off: 2pm
Venue: Tannadice Park

The Opposition 

This will be Saints' first meeting with United since a 1-1 draw at Tannadice in March 2023. Mark O'Hara's second-half penalty earned the Buddies a point in the William Hill Premiership.

Dundee United reached the round of 16 as one of the best group stages runners up. The Arabs finished second in Group B behind Championship side Falkirk. Jim Goodwin's side lost 2-0 to the Bairns in their opening match, but bounced back with wins over Stenhousemuir (3-0), Ayr United (2-1) and Buckie Thistle (5-2). 

United's return to the William Hill Premiership has saw them draw their opening two league fixtures. An opening day Dundee derby finished 2-2 at Tannadice, while they were held to a 1-1 draw away to Ross County last Saturday.

Mark O'Hara celebrates after scoring from the penalty spot the last time we faced Dundee United (Image: Andy Barr)

Tickets

Tickets for Sunday's match are available to purchase online.

Tickets are priced at £20 for adults, £10 for concessions and £5 for under-12s. To buy yours please click HERE.

Wheelchair Users requiring tickets should contact the Dundee United Ticket Office directly via emaill tickets@dundeeunitedfc.co.uk or by calling 01382 833 166 option 1.

How to watch

Sunday's match will be streamed online via Premier Sports Streaming Service on Sunday at 2pm.

International subscribers to St Mirren TV can watch live as part of their subscription. 

From the Manager // "We have to go with positivity" 

"We'll put out the fittest team available after a few knocks and injuries picked up during the game so we'll need to see how they react in training or once they've been assessed by the physio. 

"It's a good game to come back to. It's a good chance to get the quarter-finals and get closer to Hampden. 

"I watched their [Dundee United's] game against Dundee and Jim [Goodwin] has got them playing well. It'll be a hard game and we'll have to go there with a real positivity."

Referees

John Beaton is the referee on Sunday. Graeme Stewart and Paul McAvinue are his assistants, while Peter Stuart is the Fourth Official. 

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St Mirren's European journey came to an end with defeat in Norway against SK Brann. 

The Buddies fell behind early to a Joachim Soltvedt goal inside five minutes, but Stephen Robinson's men looked to be taking the match to extra-time when substitute Alex Iacovitti equalised with a little over 15 minutes remaining. But SK Brann scored two goals in three minutes in the final moments of the game to secure their place in the UEFA Conference League Play-Off Round. 

The manager spoke pre-match about the need for Saints to perform better than the first leg tie against Brann in Paisley and his side got off to a bright start with Shaun Rooney volleying over from inside the box on four minutes. The summer signing got himself on the end of a Richard Taylor cross which evaded the home defence, but he fired over the bar. 

That miss would be punished almost instantly a SK Brann took an early lead. Felix Myhre got the better of Alex Gogic, with the Cypriot defender slipping on the sodden pitch. Myhre slid the ball back to Soltvedt who tucked an effort low into the left-hand corner to give the hosts the perfect start. 

But Saints weren't deterred by the set back and pushed for a way back into the match. Taylor sent a header into the arms of Brann goalkeeper Dyngeland just two minutes later after meeting a Caolan Boyd-Munce free-kick, while Rooney sent a wonderful cross into a dangerous area but there were no takers to meet his teasing delivery. 

The Buddies had to be alert at the start of the second-half as Brann looked for a second that might have put the game beyond doubt. Taylor made a brilliant last-gasp defensive block to turn Bård Finne's strike wide. 

Manager Stephen Robinson made the game's first change on 54 minutes when he introduced Oisin Smyth in place of his compatriot Boyd-Munce. The Northern Irish midfielder was so close to making an instant impact with a low volley that was saved by Dyngeland. It was a terrific save from the Brann goalkeeper as he pushed it wide after Smyth had caught it sweetly on the edge of the area. 

Saints were continuing the search for an equaliser and came close again on 67 minutes when Rooney's corner was headed wide by Taylor who just got too much on it. 

The Buddies made a triple substitution on 71 minutes and it would pay dividends with two of the changes combining for the leveller. St Mirren Youth Academy graduate Fraser Taylor's corner was perfect as it met the head of Iacovitti who bulleted home a header to send the 750+ travelling support into raptures.

It could have got even better for Saints just a few minutes later when Mandron robbed the ball from a Brann defender deep in their half. He drove into the box and looked to pick out Olusanya, but the forward had slipped on the rain soaked pitch and was denied what would have been a tap in.

SK Brann re-took the lead with just five minutes remaining. Myhre nodded home from close range and substitute Aune Heggebø sealed the Norwegian's place in the play-offs just three minutes later when he finished beyond Ellery Balcombe from a tight angle. 

For St Mirren it was heartbreak, but supporters are bound to take a lot of pride in what Stephen Robinson, his staff and the players gave them, not only on the night, but during this first European adventure since 1987.

Full-Time: SK Brann 3-1 St Mirren

St Mirren: Balcombe, Fraser (c), Gogic, R.Taylor (Iacovitti 71), Rooney, Adeniran, Boyd-Munce (Smyth 54), Idowu (F.Taylor 71), Brown, Olusanya (Scott 79), Ayunga (Mandron 71)
Subs Not Used: Urminsky, Kelly, Kenny, Bwomono, Tanser, Sutherland, Mooney

SK Brann: Dyngeland, Pedersen, Knudsen, Kristiansen, Soltvedt, Kartum (Sande 73), Kornvig, Myhre, Blomberg, Finne (Heggebø 78), Castro
Subs Not Used: Børsheim, Johansen, Opsahl, Sery Larsen, Warming, Mathisem, Helland, Holten

Referee: Radoslav Gidzhenov
Assistant Referee: Georgi Todorov
Assistant Referee: Petar Mitrev
Fourth Official: Kristiyan Kolev
VAR: Nikola Popov

Attendance: 14,500

St Mirren travel to Bergen to face SK Brann in the second leg of our UEFA Conference League Third Qualifying Round tie on Thursday night. 

The Buddies face the Norwegian side at Brann Stadion with the tie poised at 1-1 following last week's first leg at The SMiSA Stadium.

Match Details

SK Brann v St Mirren
Competition: UEFA Conference League
Date: Thursday 15th August 2024
Kick-off: 7pm CEST, 6pm UK
Venue: Brann Stadion

The Second Leg

Toyosi Olusanya's 90th minute equaliser saw St Mirren draw 1-1 with SK Brann in the first leg of our UEFA Conference League Third Qualifying Round tie. 

The Norwegians took the lead on 75 minutes when Felix Myhre opened the scoring at The SMiSA Stadium, but Olusanya's late leveller means it's all square heading into the second leg. 

SK Brann have had a strong season in the Eliteserien with Eirik Horneland's side sitting in third place after 18 matches. 

In our only other visit to Norway in competitive action, Saints drew 0-0 with Tromso in the UEFA Cup Winners Cup back in 1987 to progress to the second round after a 1-0 win at Love Street in the first leg. 

Bergen

Bergen is the second-largest city in Norway and has nicknames such as 'the city between the seven mountains' and 'the heart of the fjords'. Click HERE to find out more about Bergen. 

Supporter travel information is available HERE. Supporters without tickets are strongly advised not to travel to Brann Stadion ahead of the match.

How to watch

Thursday night's match will be shown live on Solidsport. PPV passes are available from Solidsport at a cost of €12. 

Click HERE to buy a pass. 

From the Manager // "We have to embrace the occasion" 

Speaking to the press ahead of Thursday's match, manager Stephen Robinson said: "We have to embrace these occasions. 

"I thought out of possession we were good. We were very well drilled and very organised, but we didn't play. It was arguably one of our worst performances on the ball in a few months so that has to improve. 

We believe we are much better than we showed and we have to be against a very good Brann side. If we can perform at a 10/20% better level then it's all to play for."

Referees

The referee on Thursday night is Bulgarian Radoslav Gidzhenov and he'll be assisted by Georgi Todorov and Petar Mitrev. 

Kristiyan Kolev is the fourth official, while Nikola Popov is the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). 

St Mirren are in UEFA Conference League action on Thursday night as we face SK Brann in Bergen. 

Saints travel to Norway for the second leg of our UEFA Conference League Third Qualifying Round tie with the score poised at 1-1. 

Match Details

SK Brann v St Mirren
Competition: UEFA Conference League
Date: Thursday 15th August 2024
Kick-off: 6pm UK, 7pm CET
Venue: Brann Stadion

Here are some safety travel tips to ensure a smooth and enjoyable trip:

Before You Go

Research and Plan Ahead:

Weather: Check the weather forecast. Bergen is one of Europe's wettest cities with more than 200 days of rain per year. 

Visa Requirements: Ensure you have the necessary travel documents and visas, if applicable.

Health Precautions:

Vaccinations: No specific vaccinations are required for Norway.

Travel Insurance: Obtain comprehensive travel insurance that covers health, accidents, and trip cancellations.

Travel Documentation:

Make copies of important documents like passports, tickets, and insurance papers. Store them separately from the originals.

Airport Security:

Arrive early at the airport to allow ample time for security checks and boarding procedures.

Luggage:

Always keep your luggage within sight. Use locks and tags to secure and identify your bags.

Upon Arrival

Cultural Respect

Familiarise yourself with Norwegian customs and etiquette.

Local Transportation:

Taxis and Public Transport: Use licensed taxis and familiarise yourself with the local public transport system.

Accommodation:

Stay in reputable hotels or accommodations. Use hotel safes to store valuables.

Brann Stadion

Brann Stadion was built in 1919 but has since been modernised several times. A new stand was erected in 2006 and opened in May 2007. The pitch is natural grass. 

How to get to Brann Stadion

The local bus company Skyss offers several services to the ground. Brann Stadion is located approximately four kilometres south of the city centre. The best alternative is the city tram (Bybanen) passing Brann Stadion both from the south (from Bergen Airport) and the city centre (from Byparken). The station to leave the tram is called Brann Stadion.

If you are arriving directly from the airport, you can take the tram directly to Brann Stadion. By car/taxi it takes 25 minutes if there's no heavy traffic.

It’s recommended that all away fans meet at the bar called Fotballpuben, which will serve food and drink. For those fans without tickets, you will be able to watch the game in this venue.

Buses will shuttle fans with tickets from Fotballpuben to the supporters area from 5pm. Please be ready to leave at this time otherwise you will have to make your own way to the stadium. Please note that it is not possible to walk to the stadium due to the road structure in Bergen.

The area where away fans will meet is approx. 200m from the stadium. The meeting point address is: Haukelandsveien 51. Fans will be escorted to the away turnstiles. 

The buses will be at the away end to shuttle away fans back to the bar. Please be ready as soon as possible to be transferred back to bar.

Safety at the Stadium

Supporters without tickets are strongly advised not to travel to Brann Stadion on matchday.

Be cautious in large crowds and follow the instructions of local authorities and event staff. Respect local customs and laws. Avoid any behaviour that could be seen as disruptive or disrespectful.

Supporters are reminded that the use of pyrotechnics within sports stadia is illegal. Not only could this lead to your arrest, but the club may also be sanctioned by governing bodies such as UEFA.

Away section

Turnstiles will open at 5.45pm local time.

If you have concerns regarding access to the stadium, please contact slo@stmirren.com as soon as possible.

Permitted Items

• Small Bags: Bags should not exceed 25cm x 25cm x 25cm; backpacks should be left in the cloakroom.
• Battery Packs and Charging Cables
• Flags and Banners: These should not exceed 2m x 1m and will be checked by security for inflammatory language.
• Essential Medicines: Including inhalers.

Prohibited Items

• Video Cameras
• Toiletries, including perfume bottles.

Useful Information

British Embassy, Oslo

Thomas Heftyes Gate 8;

Oslo
0244
Norway

In an emergency send an online enquiry via this contact form: contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/norway/british-embassy-oslo

Emergency services in Norway

Telephone:

112 Police
110 Fire
113 Ambulance

Useful Links:

visitnorway.com

visitbergen.com

Appendix

Unless otherwise authorized in writing, Stadium Visitors and Accredited Persons are not permitted to use, possess, hold, or bring into the Stadium the following Prohibited Items:

• Weapons of any kind.
• Anything that could be used as a weapon or to cut, thrust or stab, or as a projectile, in particular long umbrellas and other unwieldy implements.
• Bottles, cups, jugs or cans of any kind as well as other objects made from glass or any other fragile, non-shatterproof or especially tough material or Tetrapak packaging, hard cooler boxes.
• Fireworks, flares, smoke powder, smoke canisters, smoke bombs or other pyrotechnics.
• Alcoholic beverages of any kind, narcotics, or stimulants.
• Racist, xenophobic cause, charity, or ideological concern related materials, including but not limited to banners, signs, symbols and leaflets, objects, or clothing, which could impair the enjoyment of the Event by other spectators, or detract from the sporting focus of the Event.
• Flagpoles or banner poles of any kind. Only flexible plastic poles and so-called double-poles that do not exceed 1 meter in length and 1 cm in diameter and which are not made of inflammable material are permitted.
• Banners or flags larger than 2m x 1m50. Smaller flags and banners are permitted if they are made from material which is deemed “of low flammability” and complies with national regulations and standards.
• Any promotional or commercial, materials, including but not limited to banners, signs, symbols and leaflets, or any kind of promotional or commercial objects, material, and clothing.
• Gas spray cans, corrosive, flammable substances, dyes, or receptacles containing substances which are harmful to health or are highly flammable.
• Unwieldy objects such as, large bags, rucksacks, suitcases, and sports bags. 'Unwieldy' is given to mean all objects which are larger than 25cmx25cmx25cm and which cannot be stowed under the seat in the Stadium.
• Large quantities of paper and/or rolls of paper.
• Mechanically operated instruments which produce an excessive volume of noise such as megaphones, hooters, or gas-powered horns. Drums will not be permitted.
• Laser pointers.
• Cameras (except for private use and then only with one set of replacement or rechargeable batteries), video cameras or other sound or video recording equipment.
• Computers or other devices used for the purposes of transmitting or disseminating sound, pictures, descriptions, or results of the events via the internet or other forms of media.

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St Mirren were beaten for the first time this season after falling to a 3-1 defeat away to Aberdeen.

Toyosi Olusanya scored his third goal of the season to draw us level heading into half-time after Pape Habib Guèye had put the hosts ahead. But second-half goals from Jamie McGrath and Vicente Besuijen saw the points stay at Pittodrie.

There were five changes from Thursday night's draw with SK Brann in the UEFA Conference League. Olusanya came in from the start after his equaliser against the Norwegians, while Alex Iacovitti made first St Mirren start. Scott Tanser, Dennis Adeniran and James Scott also came in with Richard Taylor, Jaden Brown, Oisin Smyth, Jonah Ayunga and Mikael Mandron dropping to the bench. 

Shayden Morris slid the ball through for Ester Sokler who looked for a clear run on goal. Alex Gogic tracked the striker well and put in a brilliant challenge to deny him the chance to go one-on-one with Ellery Balcombe. 

Olusanya showed a great burst of pace to beat Slobodan Rubežić to the ball as he raced on to a Scott ball down the right channel. The forward broke into the box but fired wide from the angle. 

Aberdeen came close to breaking the deadlock on 22 minutes when Guèye got in down Saints' right side and made his way into the box. He was closely marshalled by Shaun Rooney who did enough to put him off as he smashed into the side net. 

Guèye would redeem himself when he post the hosts ahead with just over five minutes of the first-half remaining. Balcombe's attempted clearance was charged down by Sokler and Aberdeen won a corner. McGrath swung the ball in where Guèye got his head on it to knock into the net. 

Saints levelled in additional time at the end of the half. Fraser clipped the ball down the line and Olusanya showed great persistence to outmuscle both Jack MacKenzie and Rubežić to get on to the ball. He knocked it beyond Dimitar Mitov before forcing it over the line. 

Ex-Saint Jamie McGrath gave the home side the lead for a second time 10 minutes after the restart. The Buddies were slack in possession and that allow Aberdeen to make their way into the box. Sokler's ball across was miss hit by Morris but fell kindly to McGrath who smashed into the far corner.

The Buddies looked for a quick response with Scott having a go from the edge of the area. His powerful strike was gathered by Mitov at the second attempt. With 15 minutes remaining, space opened up for Caolan Boyd-Munce to have a go from range. He caught it well but it was straight down the throat of Mitov who held. 

But Aberdeen would a third with 10 minutes remaining to secure the points when substitute Besuijen headed home at the back post after a brilliant cross from Graeme Shinnie. 

Full-Time: Aberdeen 3-1 St Mirren

St Mirren: Balcombe, Fraser (c), Gogic, Iacovitti, Rooney (Bwomono 76), Adeniran, Boyd-Munce, Idowu (Smyth 46), Tanser (Brown 64), Olusanya (Ayunga 75), Scott (Mandron 64)
Subs Not Used: Urminsky, Kenny, R.Taylor, F.Taylor

Aberdeen: Mitov, Devlin, Molloy, Rubezic, MacKenzie, Heltne Nilsen (Jensen 90), Shinnie, Guèye (Ambrose 67), McGrath, Morris (Besuijen 67), Sokler (Miovski 90)
Subs Not Used: Doohan, McGarry, Milne, Boyd

Referee: Grant Irvine
Assistant Referee: David Roome
Assistant Referee: Alastair Taylor
Fourth Official: Alastair Greive
VAR: Andrew Dallas

Attendance: 17,057

St Mirren travel to Pittodrie on Sunday to face Aberdeen in the William Hill Premiership. 

Stephen Robinson's men make the journey up the A90 to face the Dons on matchday two. 

The Buddies go into Sunday's match on the back of a 1-1 draw with Norwegian side SK Brann in the UEFA Conference League and a 3-0 victory over Hibernian on the opening day of the season. 

Match Details

Aberdeen v St Mirren
Competition: William Hill Premiership
Date: Sunday 11th August 2024
Kick-off: 3pm 
Venue: Pittodrie Stadium

The Opposition

Aberdeen got their William Hill Premiership season off to a winning start after a 2-1 victory away to St Johnstone on Monday night. Goals from Nicky Devlin and ex-Saint Jamie McGrath saw the Dons get off to a winning start under new manager Jimmy Thelin. 

The Dons have won all five of their matches under the Swedish manager so far this season, having defeated Queen of the South (3-0), East Kilbride (4-0), Airdrieonians (2-1) and Dumbarton (6-0) to top their group in the Premier Sports Cup. 

Saints faced Aberdeen three times last season in the William Hill Premiership, winning two and drawing one. Stephen Robinson's side were victorious on their only trip to Pittodrie last season with Mark O'Hara, Jonah Ayunga and Greg Kiltie scoring in a 3-0 win for the Buddies in December 2023. 

How to follow

If you can't make the match you can follow the action on our X page @saintmirrenfc. 

UK subscribers to St Mirren TV can listen to live audio commentary as part of their subscription. St Mirren TV international subscribers can watch live on tv.stmirren.com as part of their subscription.

From the Manager | "Focus on Aberdeen"

Speaking to the press ahead of Sunday's match, the manager said: "Our focus turned straight away to Aberdeen.

"We know their threats, we know they have players that can hurt you and a new manager so there's a feelgood factor there at the moment. If we perform like we did in the second-half against Hibs, the full game against Valur, and use the resilience and defend like we did against Brann then we go up there quietly confident. 

It's up to me to utilise the squad.

"I believe in every player that I've got here so we will make quite a few changes to freshen the side up. 

"Mark O'Hara is making great strides but it may be that we just run out of time for Sunday."

The Officials

Grant Irvine is the referee on Sunday and he'll be assisted by David Roome and Alastair Taylor. Alastair Grieve is fourth official. 

Andrew Dallas is the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). 

Tickets for our Premier Sports Cup fixture away to Dundee United are now on sale. Tickets are available to purchase online.

Saints visit Tannadice on Sunday 18th August with a place in the quarter-finals up for grabs. 

Tickets are priced at £20 for adults, £10 for concessions and £5 for under-12s. To buy yours please click HERE.

Dundee United v St Mirren
Premier Sports Cup
Venue: Tannadice Park, Dundee
Date: Sunday 18th August 2024
Kick-off: 2pm
Streamed live on Premier Sports

Ticket Prices

Adult - £20
Concession* - £10
U12** - £5

*65+, full-time students, U18s
**Only with full-paying adult

Ambulant with PA (FOC) - £10
Wheelchair with PA (FOC) - £10 

Wheelchair Users requiring tickets should contact the Dundee United Ticket Office directly via emaill tickets@dundeeunitedfc.co.uk or by calling 01382 833 166 option 1.

Toyosi Olusanya's last-minute leveller saw Saints rescue a draw and keep our UEFA Conference League hopes alive ahead of our Third Qualifying Round second leg in Bergen next week. 

SK Brann arguably had the better of the game and got themselves in front with 15 minutes to go when Felix Myhre fired home. But substitute Olusanya fired home in the final minute of normal to leave it all to play for in Norway.

There were three changes to the side that defeated Hibernian 3-0 in the William Hill Premiership on Sunday. Oisin Smyth came in after his brace against the Hibees in place of Dennis Adeniran, while Jaden Brown and Mikael Mandron returned to the starting eleven for Scott Tanser and Olusanya. Captain Mark O'Hara remained out with thigh injury so Marcus Fraser took the armband. 

The visitors looked slick in the early goings and Fraser was drawn into an early yellow card when he was booked on seven minutes for a late sliding challenge on Myhre. The away side started well and they had the first early opportunity when a ball over the top caught out Alex Gogic which allowed Bård Finne to get in behind the defender. He attempted to lob the ball over Ellery Balcombe but Saints 'keeper managed to gather. 

The Saints goalkeeper was called in to action again on 22 minutes. He was out quickly to block Ole Blomberg's effort after a ball over the top and he had to get quickly back into position to push away Sander Kartum's follow up strike. SK Brann were continuing to threaten and Balcombe was forced to make another big save five minutes later to deny Myhre after a nice bit of play from the Norwegian side. 

The Buddies should have taken the lead with three minutes of the half remaining with our only real chance of the first 45. Caolan Boyd-Munce swung in a beautiful free-kick from the left which met the head of Mikael Mandron, but he headed by the left-hand post. 

There was just time at the end of the half for Balcombe to pull off another big save to keep it goalless as he got two big hands behind Kartum's strike. The Saints goalkeeper did well to deny the Brann midfielder again five minutes after the restart when he pushed the midfielder's low hit over. 

Saints hadn't really got going after the break and the manager made a triple substitution a little after the hour mark. Tanser, Adeniran and Olusanya came on with Brown, Roland Idowu and Mandron making way. Seven minutes later, Alex Iacovitti and James Scott also made their way on to the pitch to replace Richard Taylor and Jonah Ayunga.

One of the substitutes came close to breaking the deadlock when Adeniran drove forward and had a go from 25 yards. It took a deflection which forced Brann goalkeeper Mathias Dyngeland to push over. 

But two minutes later, SK Brann would take the lead, just seconds after an outstanding block from Gogic that denied Finne. From the resulting corner, Blomberg's low cross bounced up off Iacovitti and fell to the feet of Myhre who angled a low drive beyond Balcombe to break Saints' resistance. 

But the Buddies showed their never die spirit and rescued a draw in the final minute of normal time. A Saints corner was headed clear but Tanser floated it back in where Scott was first on to it. He rolled across the face where Olusanya reacted quickest to prod home to the delight of the Paisley crowd. All to play for in Bergen next Thursday! 

Full-Time: St Mirren 1-1 SK Brann

St Mirren: Balcombe, Fraser (c), Gogic, R.Taylor (Iacovitti 70), Rooney, Smyth, Boyd-Munce, Idowu (Adeniran 63), Brown (Tanser 63), Ayunga (Scott 70), Mandron (Olusanya 63)
Subs Not Used: Urminsky, Kelly, Bwomono, Kenny, Sutherland, F.Taylor, Mooney

SK Brann: Dyngeland, Pedersen, Knudsen (c), Kristiansen, Soltveldt, Kartum (Opsahl 89), Kornvig, Myhre, Blomberg (Mathisen 89), Finne (Heggebø 79), Castro (Sande 76)
Subs Not Used: Børsheim, Johansen, Warming, Helland, Holten

Referee: Matthew De Gabriele
Assistant Referee: Jurgen Spiteri
Assistant Referee: Mitchell Scerri 
Fourth Official: Philip Farrugia
VAR: Peter Bankes

Attendance: 7,023 (185 away supporters)