MATCH PREVIEW: Brora Rangers
MORTON versus Brora Rangers
Saturday 23 November 2019
Cappielow Park, Greenock
Kick-off 3pm
By Ewan Boyle
Scene Setter
Morton begin their 2019/20 William Hill Scottish Cup campaign with a home match against Brora Rangers on Saturday with the game being contested on home soil at Cappielow Park.
The game between the two teams is in fact the first game ever played between both teams in a competitive manner and Morton will be hoping to secure their place in the fourth round of the competition with a victory against the junior side.
Brora Rangers have previously played in the Scottish Cup this season with a victory against Clacnacuddin in the second round allowing Brora to progress into the third round with an away tie against Morton being set up.
The Ton’s 1-0 victory against Arbroath last Saturday will give a confidence boost going into the match as they hope to continue their impressive home record at Cappielow.
Brora go into the game in very good form scoring 90 goals in all competitions this season and they will be hoping to continue that impressive stat by causing an upset in Greenock.
Morton Milestones and Significant Stats
9 – The Ton’s top goalscorer Bob McHugh has scored 9 goals this season in 18 appearances.
30 – Bob McHugh is closing in is 30th goal for the club, the forward has scored 27 goals since arriving in the summer of 2017 and he will hoping to move closer to this landmark with a few more goals tomorrow afternoon.
40 – Midfielder Chris Millar is one goal away from scoring a combined 40 goals over his two spells at Morton.
Officials
Referee: Craig Napier
Assistant one: Graham Chambers
Assistant two: Chris Newman
Fan File
Admission prices are:
Adult | Ticket: £15
Concession (Over 60, Student, and Under 21s) | Ticket: £10
Child (12 – 17)^ | Ticket: £10
Child (Under-12)* | Ticket: £1
^Proof of entitlement must be provided for concessionary tickets, while proof of age is required for children between 12 and 17 and those between 18 and 20.
*Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Please note, prices apply irrespective of the day or time of purchase.
Supporters are asked to purchase in advance where possible in order to avoid excessive queues at the ticket office on a matchday.
Briefs can still be bought from the following outlets:
Smiths of Greenock – During opening hours, 9am – 5.30pm
Sinclair Street ticket office – Saturday matchdays from 12noon to 3pm
Tickets can also be purchased in advance online at www.gmfctickets.co.uk or by calling the club on 01475 723571. These can be collected at the ticket office on matchday.
All home fixtures are also available to be pre-loaded onto fan cards via Interstadia’s dedicated club website, www.gmfctickets.co.uk.
