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Ross County versus MORTON

Viaplay Cup

Saturday 22 July 2023

The Global Energy Stadium

Kick-off 3pm

Scene Setter

Morton make the trip north to The Global Energy Stadium for the third match of the Viaplay Cup group stage. Last time out against Stranraer, it was a 3-0 win at home for the Ton to make it 6 points from 6 so far in the competition. A win tomorrow afternoon would keep the Cappielow side top of Group D with three wins from the first three games.

Ross County sit second in Group D following their first game of the group stage. Last time out for the Staggies it was a comprehensive 5-1 victory away to Stranraer and they will be looking to build on that in their first competitive home game the season. A win for Malky Mackay’s side would see them leapfrog Morton to take top spot in the group.

The last time Morton faced off against Ross County was back in March of 2019 in a match that saw the Highlanders securing a 2-0 win at home with goals from Josh Mullin and Brian Graham.

View from Andy Millen

Head to Head

March 2019 – Ross County 2 – 0 Morton (Scottish Championship)
January 2019 – Morton 1 – 0 Ross County (Scottish Championship)
October 2018 – Ross County 5 – 0 Morton (Scottish Championship)
August 2018 – Morton 2 – 1 Ross County (Scottish Championship)

Recent Results

Ross County
W Stranraer (A) 1-5 (Viaplay Cup)
L Queen’s Park (H) 1-2 (Club Friendly)

Morton
W Stranraer (H) 3-0 (Viaplay Cup)
W Kelty Hearts (A) 1-3 (Viaplay Cup)
W St. Mirren (H) 2-0 (Club Friendly)
W Annan Athletic (A) 0-1 (Club Friendly)

Last Line-Ups

Ross County (v Stranraer)

Munro, Purrington, Baldwin, Harmon, Randall, Turner, Allardice, Sims, Dhanda, Murray, White

Morton (v Stranraer)

Mullen, Waters, Baird, Broadfoot, O’Connor, Blues, Gillespie, Boyd, Crawford, Quitongo, Muirhead

Officials

Referee: Don Robertson

Assistant one: Steven Traynor

Assistant two: Stuart Stevenson

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