Stranraer V Stenhousemuir at Stair Park : Match Preview

Stranraer V Stenhousemuir - view commentary, squad, and statistics of the game live.McGill drafted into Stranraer squadStranraer have added new signing Peter McGill to their squad for the Scottish League Cup clash against Stenhousemuir.McGill was this week brought in from Ayr United and could make an immediate debut, but another new arrival, former Falkirk defender Liam Rowan, misses out due to an ankle injury.Paul Cairney, meanwhile, is struggling with a knock as Stranraer look to bounce back from their 2-0 defeat to Queen of the South last time out.Manager Brian Reid said: "We put in a solid performance against Queen of the South last weekend apart from switching off at a corner that they scored from and then lost a second goal as we chased the game."This tie will give me an indication of where our new-look squad is in terms of being ready for league football as Stenhousemuir have a strong group."The Ochilview men include their new recruit from Spanish football, Carlos Martinez, after international clearance was received for the midfielder.Jon Robertson has also been added to their travelling party after injury with the former Cowdenbeath skipper in line to make his debut, but Mark Gilhaney misses out with a groin strain.Manager Brown Ferguson is anticipating a testing match this weekend but is optimistic about his side's chances, saying: "There were lots of things that pleased me in our win over East Stirling last Saturday and a couple of things that need more work on."It is always tough down at Stair Park and they have put together a decent squad for this season, however it is a game that we can win."

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