Match Preview: Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Inverness C.T. versus MORTON
Friday 30 August 2019
Tulloch Caledonian Stadium, Inverness
Kick-off 7.05pm
By Ewan Boyle
Scene Setter
Fresh from their comeback against Partick Thistle, Morton now face Inverness Caledonian Thistle on Friday night in what is set to be a long journey up to the Caledonian Stadium for the match.
For a second week in a row, the game will be shown live on BBC and the Ton will be hoping to put on another impressive performance for the cameras and fans.
Morton can make a huge statement of intent with a win at Inverness as it will see the team sit 2nd place in the league, with the rest of the Ladbrokes Championship fixtures being played on Saturday afternoon.
Caley Thistle come into the game following a 0-0 draw away at Dundee and will be hoping that with the help of the home crowd, they can get a victory against the in-form Morton team.
Inverness sit in 6th place in the Ladbrokes Championship, 2 points behind Morton ahead of the game at the Caledonian Stadium.
Head to Head
Sat 6 Oct 2018: Inverness C.T. 1-1 Morton (Ladbrokes Championship)
Sat 22 Dec 2018: Morton 1-2 Inverness C.T. (Ladbrokes Championship)
Sat 23 Feb 2019: Inverness 1-0 Morton (Ladbrokes Championship)
Tue 16 Apr 2019: Morton 2-2 Inverness (Ladbrokes Championship)
Last Time Round
A late Inverness Caledonian Thistle goal saw Morton take a point from a hard-fought match with the Highlanders at Cappielow in the previous match between the two sides.
However, the point won could prove vital as the Ton travelled to Falkirk the following Saturday in the hope of distancing themselves from the bottom of the Ladbrokes Championship.
Morton started the second half brightly as Jack Iredale went on a lovely run down the left-hand side and crossed into the box, finding Gary Oliver, who dragged the ball past the post.
As time went on Inverness started to creep back into the game. Shots from Liam Polworth and Jordan White saw Inverness Caley look more threating.
But a disappointing late goal saw the game end in a 2-2 draw after what was an end-to-end match.
Officials
Referee: Alan Newlands
Assistant one: Calum Spence
Assistant two: George King
Fourth official: Graham Beaton
Fan File
Admission is by ticket only, which can be purchased at the ticket office at the front of the main stand, and prices are:
Adults: £20
Concessions: £15
Under-16: £6
Morton fans will be situated in the Main Stand and enter via turnstile 6.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle is a family club and expects fans to behave reasonably. Searching may take place prior to entry and unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated with offenders liable to ejection of arrest.
Anyone consuming alcohol to excess will be refused entry.
Smoking including e-cigarettes are not permitted anywhere inside the stadium.
The Sports Bar at the stadium welcomes away fans.
Disabled Access
Wheelchair user pays entry to stadium with carer goingfree. Tickets are purchased at ticket office and entry is via south stand, turnstile 7.
Travel
By Road: Tulloch Caledonian Stadium, Station Road, Inverness, IV1 1FF
A8/M8 – M80 – M9 – A9 to Inverness. Take third right at Longman roundabout on A9 and follow road to stadium car park.
Please leave sufficient time for your journey and check www.trafficscotland.org for up-to-date information on roadworks and incidents.
Parking
Car parking: On street car parking. Restrictions will be in place. Drivers should find areas away from the stadium to park legally.
Coach parking: Parking available in Neish Street.
Car parking – South car park at a charge of £3. Note – parking on Stadium Road opposite the ground is not permitted as there are double yellow lines and will be enforced.
Coaches – South car park and this is free.
Travel Club Info
- The Gourock Morton Supporters’ bus leaves the Royalle Club in Gourock at 2pm sharp. Cost for everyone travelling with the bus is £22.
- The Greenock Morton Supporters Club bus leaves the club at 1pm. Costs for all travelling to the game is £20.
