We take on Larne in our very first fixture of the 2026/27 pre-season schedule this afternoon.
The reigning NIFL Premiership champions will contest the UEFA Champions League qualifying round in the coming weeks, but first up is a trip across the water to the LIME Stadium for a meeting with Chris Aitken’s new-look Blues.
Stranraer have signed seven new players, including new faces Aaron Healy, Kenzi Nair, Connor Cameron, Mark McLuckie and Lewis Dobbie, along with last season’s loan stars Dom Plank and Dean Cleland.
Please note that kickoff is at the earlier time of 12.30pm.
Admission
Admission is ‘pay at the gate’. Season tickets are not valid for Saturday’s friendly
Away fans can enter the ground from the away turnstile opposite the main stand. This turnstile is cash only.
The following pricing applies:
- Adult – £15
- Concession (over 65) – £10
- Youth (5 to 16) – £5
- Under 5 – FREE
Pavilion Bar
Pop into our popular Pavilion Bar outside the away turnstile from 11am for a pre-match refreshment with fellow fans.
Home, away and neutral supporters are warmly welcomed, and the bar accepts both cash and card.
Or, stop off at the Stranraer FC Fitba’ Bar on North Strand Street in the town centre, which is also open to all.
Merchandise
We’re pleased to confirm that a limited number of our brand new replica away shirts will be available for purchase at the stadium. Supporters who have already placed a pre-order will be able to collect their shirt pre-match from the office.
You can order yours online now, along with a range of Blues merchandise. A full stock is expected for next weekend’s home meeting with Dundela.
As ever, the hut at the McLeans Taxis Stand entrance stocked with kits, exclusive Adidas teamwear, hats, scarves, umbrellas, pin badges, key rings, stickers and much more.
Cash and card payments are accepted.
Podcast
In this week’s edition of club podcast Look Blues Talking, Laurence, Brian and Jethro return for a pre-season special and meet new defensive trio Connor Cameron, Kenzi Nair and Mark McLuckie.
Coverage
If you can’t make it, you can follow our live matchday updates on X (formerly Twitter).
The manager’s post-match reaction will be available on YouTube following the game.
Club 1870 subscribers get a first look at the goals on Saturday night, along with full match footage.
Extended highlights will be available via YouTube by Sunday morning, with Laurence Nelson and Brian Martin kicking off pre-season.
Photos: Bill McCandlish, Dylan Heron