Stirling Albion return to action with game at Forthbank against Stranraer

Stirling Albion return to action this Saturday with a home game against Stranraer.

There was no football played north or south of the border at the weekend as a mark of respect following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, September 8.

Darren Young’s men were due to face Forfar Athletic at Station Park but that match has already been rescheduled for Saturday, September 24, kick-off 3pm as both clubs were facing a free weekend after early exits in the SPFL Trust Trophy.

The position regarding this Saturday’s matches was confirmed in a joint statement issued by the Scottish FA and the SPFL on Monday morning.

“Following confirmation of the postponement of all fixtures in the professional game across Scotland last weekend as a mark of respect for the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we can confirm the intention for the professional game to resume as normal.

“Fixtures will go ahead, subject to Police Scotland resourcing, with the caveat that any fixtures under the professional banner be rescheduled if they fall on Monday, September 19, the day of Her Majesty’s funeral.

“This week, as a mark of respect and in keeping with the period of National Mourning, home clubs may wish to hold a period of silence and/or play the National Anthem just ahead of kick-off, and players may wish to wear black armbands.

“We thank clubs and league organisations for the mark of respect shown at the weekend and for their efforts in resuming the professional game fixture schedule.”

Stirling welcome Jamie Hamill’s Stranraer side to Forthbank on Saturday then travel to Forfar (September 24) and East Fife (October 1) before returning to home soil to play leaders Dumbarton on October 8.

Darren Young’s men drew 1-1 with