University of Stirling (A) Match Preview

The form guide

University of Stirling

Stirling University have had a mixed bag of results recently. They have emerged victorious in their two most recent games, beating Cumbernauld Colts and Broxburn Athletic.

In their last five, Uni's only loss was against the Braves at Alliance Park, with a pair of 2-2 draws against Hearts B and East Stirlingshire rounding off the last five games for the Students.

Caledonian Braves

The Caley Braves come into this game after an impressive 0-2 win away to East Kilbride last weekend. Goals from Greig Stewart and Cammy Breadner sent us on our way to all three points at the home of the champions.

That made it 12 undefeated to start the season in all competitions, with Ricky Waddell's side top of the league and in the 3rd Round of the South Challenge Cup.

The Key Men

Finn Moffett - University of Stirling

The attacker currently leads the way for the Uni's goalscoring charts, after an impressive start to the season. Moffett has seven goals to his name so far this season, and will be looking to add to that tally at Forthbank Stadium this weekend.

Cammy Breander - Caledonian Braves

After a goal and an assist last weekend, Cammy Breadner comes into this game in red hot form. In fact, Cammy has now recorded 6 goals and 6 assists in just 11 games this season, to carry his superb form from the end of last season.

The dynamic attacker can feature on either wing, and will be looking to play another crucial role in the cup this weekend.

The head to head

The Braves have faced off against the Students fourteen times so far in all competitions, winning five times, losing five times, and drawing four times.

Last time out earlier this month, a Reg McLaren strike and a double from Ross McNeil secured a dramatic 3-2 victory for the Braves. Catch the highlights from that one here.

The gaffer's thoughts

Reflecting upon last week's victory and tomorrow's game, Ricky Waddell said: "I think the word is excitement, about both of those games. Two different challenges, two good teams and we've been preparing hard to go and get victories. Last week we did well, and we'll look to replicate it in this game.

"The Scottish Cup is a cup I loved as a player, and we need to do better in as a team - our best finish has only been the 2nd round. The prestige of the cup comes later on, it's purely about winning the game.

"Stirling Uni are a good side, well coached, so it's going to be a tough game but one we're really looking forward to."

Watch the full interview with Ricky at the link here

The injury update

Zac Butterworth continues to be working hard on his rehab from a groin injury sustained last month. The powerful winger is eyeing up a November return.

Meanwhile, fellow winger Connor McLaren missed out on our trip to East Kilbride  and will continue to be assessed ahead of this weekend's game.

The game information

Saturday's game will be a 3pm kick-off at Forthbank Stadium, Stirling.

Admission will be £8 for adults and £4 for concessions.

The live coverage

We'll once again have live audio commentary of the game from Forthbank, via X Spaces.

You can join us live 5 minutes before kick-off on our official X account at the link here.

A big one this weekend... come on you Braves!

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In case you missed it, we found out our next competition in the South Challenge Cup, and we'll be facing off against Arniston Rangers.

The 3rd Round tie will be played at Alliance Park, on October 12th.