All the team news and statistics ahead of tomorrow's Angus derby. Loons Mad reports.


Bell's SD2. Station Park, Forfar. 1st May 2004, 3pm.

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Team News

Forfar are missing some key players for tomorrow's derby against Arbroath. Paul Lunan and Alan Rattray are both ruled out for the remainder of the season and will play no part. Scott Taylor played for the reserves in midweek but is unlikely to make the full squad.

Arbroath are without Ross Graham and Paul Browne who are both suffering from injuries. Mark Peat is suspended after being sent off for a last man foul against Stenhousemuir last Saturday. Defender John Cusick is facing a late fitness test.


Other News

Relegation and promotion are now mathematical impossibilities for Forfar, but their Angus rivals Arbroath still have plenty to play for. The Red Lichties sit three points above the relegation zone with an inferior goal difference to 9th place East Fife. A East Fife win over Berwick coupled with a Forfar victory over Arbroath would put Steve Kirk's side back into the relegation spots.

Forfar are unbeaten in this season's jousts to date. Darren Henderson scored the only goal at Gayfield to give the Loons a priceless victory - whereas the other two meetings have ended all square.

Saturday's referee will be Kevin Toner. He will be assisted by Stuart MacAulay and Cameron McKay.

For the Arbroath view, pay Red Lichties Mad a visit.


Current Form
Forfar Athletic
Arbroath
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Previous Meetings (Various)
Forfar Athletic
2-2
Arbroath
Arbroath
0-1
Forfar Athletic
Arbroath
0-0
Forfar Athletic
Arbroath
0-2
Forfar Athletic