Stranraer
- Stranraer have won both of their two most recent home games, beating Spartans FC 2-1 three days ago.
- Aitken has overseen a transformation in Stranraer since taking over in October 2024, with a focus on defensive discipline and solidity, compactness in the center of the park and width to stretch the opposition wide.
- His men are currently fourth in the Scottish League Two 2025/2026 table, on 33 points from 24 games, and have been in good form recently, winning three, drawing one and losing once in their last five.
Elgin City
- Elgin City have won one, drawn two and lost two of their last five league matches.
- Elgin City, who sit 8th in the same table on 26 points from 23 matches, are a totally different side to Stranraer, with Hale having taken over in December 2023 and put his own stamp on the team.
- His 4-2-3-1 is all about fast transitions, width in the final third and aggressive pressing to force turnovers in opposition territory.
- Elgin City have won once, drawn six and lost four of their 11 away matches in Scottish League Two 2025/2026, averaging 1.18 goals scored and 1.64 conceded per game.
Head-to-Head
Stranraer have won their most recent head-to-head meeting 2-1 on the road and are unbeaten in the last two head-to-head encounters between the teams.
Key Players
Jack MacIver, with five goals in 20 league games , is the most reliable source of goals for the club, but Ryan Sargent has scored three in the past five matches to inject some pace into Elgin City’s forward line.
