Match Preview: Annan Athletic

ViaPlay Cup – Group F Annan Athletic v Raith Rovers Galabank, Annan Saturday 29th July 2023 Kick off: 3pm

Away Supporter Info

Raith Rovers fans will be housed on the North Terrace.

There are tickets available online until kick-off via the “Buy Now” button below:

Prices for tickets are as follows:

Adult £14
Concession £10 (17-21 years old. Registered Disabled. Armed Forces)
Child 12 – 16 £5
Under 12 FREE

Annan Athletic Social Club: Rovers fans will be made welcome in the Annan Athletic Social Club at the stadium prior to and after the match.

RaithTV live audio stream

RaithTV are providing live Audio-only commentary stream of the match to UK and overseas subscribers as part of their subscription.

Additional Information

• The advice to all is to arrive early to avoid delays at the turnstiles.
• The stadium turnstiles will open at 2pm and stewards will be on hand to check tickets and undertake searches.
• Anyone arriving at the turnstiles intoxicated or in possession of alcohol or pyrotechnics will be refused entry.
• All supporters are reminded that all forms of smoking including Vapes are prohibited.
• SPFL Ground Rules are displayed at all points of entry.

Match Preview

Raith Rovers head to Galabank this weekend, still in with a chance of reaching the ViaPlay Cup knockout stages.

An excellent bonus point victory at Rugby Park against Kilmarnock on Wednesday evening means the Rovers have taken it to the final game, where a win would give them nine points, and depending on results elsewhere, could be enough to seal one of the three best runners up spots.

Ian Murray’s men could even still win the group, providing they defeat Annan and Kilmarnock drop points to Albion Rovers, but if they can get through, it’ll be just the second time they’ve achieved it since the group stages were reintroduced back in 2016.

They’ve given themselves that opportunity thanks to a fine performance in Ayrshire in midweek.

Trailing to an Innes Cameron goal at the interval, Rovers turned the match on its head in the second half, with goals from Dylan Easton and Liam Dick putting Raith in control.

However, an equaliser from Killie defender Stuart Findlay with 10 minutes remaining meant the match went to penalties where Kevin Dabrowski was the hero – pulling off two fine saves to give Rovers the bonus point.

Saturday’s opponents Annan currently sit bottom of the Group F table, after heavy defeats to Kilmarnock and Dunfermline in their first two outings and a slender 2-1 loss to Albion Rovers last weekend.

The two teams have only met once before in a competitive outing, with Raith winning 3-0 in the semi finals of the Ramsdens Cup at Stark’s Park back in 2013.

Saturday’s match referee will be Scott Lambie.

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