The wait is over as competitive football returns this afternoon, with Ayr United making the journey down the A77 for the first time in eight years.
Chris Aitken’s new-look side will look to build on a productive pre-season with another positive result, in the first of four Premier Sports Cup group stage ties.
Having recruited title-winning manager Gary Naysmith from Stenhousemuir, old rivals the Honest Men will be out to start the season in style ahead of their William Hill Championship campaign.
Kickoff in the LIME Stadium at Stair Park is 3pm.
Admission
Admission is ‘pay at the gate’. Season tickets are not valid for Saturday’s cup tie.
Away fans can enter the ground from the away turnstile opposite the main stand. This turnstile is cash only.
The following pricing applies:
- Adult – £17
- Concession (over 65) – £12
- Youth (5 to 16) – £6
- Under 5 – FREE
Pavilion Bar
Pop into our popular Pavilion Bar outside the away turnstile from 1pm 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
Our brand new replica away shirts will be available for purchase at the stadium. You can order yours online now, along with a range of Blues merchandise
As ever, the hut at the McLeans Taxis Stand entrance stocked with all three 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, we review all four friendly matches and look ahead to the Blues’ Premier Sports Cup schedule – starting with this weekend’s derby against Ayr United.
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 Brian Martin joined by Jethro Bremner-Allison on commentary.
Photos: Bill McCandlish, Dylan Heron, Colin Poultney (Collarge Images)