Match Preview

Written By Stephen Reid

We welcome the league leaders Stenhousemuir FC to NDP for this Cinch League 2 clash.

This is the first of two home games in a 3 day period as we meet The Spartans FC on Tuesday 05/03/24 at 7.45pm in a rearranged fixture postponed from 30/12/23. The Rose are currently in 7th place in the league, but only 1 point behind East Fife and Forfar, who are currently 5th and 6th, but The Rose still have the game with The Spartans in hand with only 4 points separating 5th place from 9th in this very competitive league.

Both sides come into this fixture with an identical record over the past 5 league fixtures, with 1 win,2 draws and 2 defeats, so both sides will be looking to improve this current record.

The Rose could have new signing Aaron Dunsmore available for selection following his loan transfer from Stirling Albion until the end of the season.

Last time out The Rose, after the long trip to Peterhead on the Tuesday night, went down to a 2-1 defeat at The Spartans where we conceded two goals in a 3-minute period mid-way through the first half, and despite an improved 2nd half performance, and a converted Neil Martyniuk penalty early in the second half, we were unable to grab the equaliser.

Stenhousemuir FC, managed by Gary Naysmith, went down to a surprising 6-1 home defeat to the currently bottom of the table Clyde, in what was their heaviest defeat this season, but are still 14 points clear at the top of the table, and still with the best defence in the league.

Stenhousemuir have won both of the previous meetings this season 1-0. In the last match between the sides in a snowy Stenhousemuir, The Rose went down to a goal mid-way through the first half, with both sides going down to 10 men in the 2nd half, with The Rose unable to take advantage of the earlier sending off before Kieran McGachie was sent off for The Rose in the final second, in what was a very close and competitive contest.

Previous games between the two sides have been very close with no more than 1 goal separating the teams in the last few meetings.

Stenhousemuir Last 5 League results –
24/02/24 Stenhousemuir 1-6 Clyde
17/02/24 Elgin City 2-2 Stenhousemuir
10/02/24 East Fife 1-1 Stenhousemuir
03/02/24 Stenhousemuir 1-0 Dumbarton
27/01/24 Peterhead 2-1 Stenhousemuir

Head to Head Last 5 league results
02/12/23 Stenhousemuir 1-0 Bonnyrigg Rose
23/09/23 Bonnyrigg Rose 0-1 Stenhousemuir
08/04/23 Stenhousemuir 0-0 Bonnyrigg Rose
25/02/23 Bonnyrigg Rose 0-1 Stenhousemuir
19/11/22 Stenhousemuir 1-1 Bonnyrigg Rose

Bonnyrigg Rose next games –
Stenhousemuir FC (H) 02/03/24 - Kick Off 3pm
The Spartans FC (H) 05/03/2024 - Kick Off 7.45pm
Elgin City (A) 09/03/2024 - Kick Off 3pm

Admission
Saturdays' kick off is at 3pm, gates will open at 2pm. Admission is £14 Adults / £9 Concessions / £5 Youths & U12s go free with a paying adult. Cash and card payment available.

Match Programme
Don’t forget to pick up your match programme, brilliantly produced by Jamie McQueen, available to purchase for £2 at all entrance gates and in the club shop.

Catering
Our refurbished snack bar will be open, as will the snack bar in the away end prior to the game and at half time.

Club Shop
Our club shop will also be open before the game at 2pm, open throughout, and close just after full time. Pop in and have a look at the range of Rose merchandise available as well as being able to purchase a brick for our brilliant supporters. Football shirts now on sale with at least 20% off RPP.

Bonnyrigg Rose Lottery
Over the years the Roses lottery has been a main source of income for the club, an opportunity for our supporters to contribute to the club whilst also having the chance to win a cash prize. We are delighted that our lottery has now gone digital. You can also buy a ticket in person at the match via the club shop.

All the net proceeds from the lottery go towards the continued running of our club. Choose 4 numbers between 1 - 32 and you could win up to £4000. Match 3 numbers and win £15. All for £1 per play. n.b. Minimum £5 per play online. Click here to join and pick your numbers.

NDP Guide
Whether this will be your first visit to NDP or even if you’re a regular, please take a few minutes to familiarise yourself with our Match Day Guide

Bonnyrigg Rose TV & You Tube Channel
This game is not available for live stream however highlights will be available on our you tube channel as soon as possible after the game. Access the you tube channel here.

Lets all get behind the team this action packed week. ‘Mon the Rose!

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