Match Preview : Berwick Rangers v Queen’s Park – Ladbrokes League Two
The ‘Gers are at home to 6th placed Queen’s Park on Saturday with 4 huge games remaining in the 2018/19 season.
The visitors arrive in good form with no defeats in their last 5 league outings and having beaten Berwick on 3 previous occasions this season.
Mark Roberts and his in-form side did Berwick a favour with a 0-4 victory at 9th placed Albion Rovers last weekend.
Johnny Harvey is looking for a reaction to the defeat at Annan last time out and has stressed how important the backing of supporters and the first goal is in these nervy encounters.
History
The two sides share a long history of league battles. Saturday will represent the 140th league meeting between the two sides. Berwick will be looking for their 54th victory and arguably the most important to date.
Berwick News
Johnny Harvey has a few selection decisions to make after the second half collapse at Annan. Changes could be expected.
Harvey has urged every supporter to get to Shielfield on Saturday and get behind the boys. The manager believes League status can be achieved with our loyal supporters behind us.
Queen’s Park News
Mark Roberts also has some selection decisions for Saturday as he made four changes for the visit to Albion Rovers and that paid off handsomely with a resounding victory. Teenager Michael Ruth, Scott McLean and Ciaran Summers netted the goals last weekend.
Odds
Match sponsors Ladbrokes see this as follows:
Berwick 4/1
Draw 29/10
Queen’s Park 4/7
Admission
Usual league prices apply for this vital game – £12 for adults and £8 concessions. We urge all supporters to come and back the team. We need your support in the final run-in.
Match Sponsors
Match Sponsor – Sanderson, Mccreath & Edney, Solicitors, Berwick
Ball Sponsor – Tyne & Tweed Mortgage & Investment Services.
Officials
Colin Steven is the ref on Saturday. He will be assisted by John McCrossan and Gary Hanvidge.
We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday. Please be reminded that all supporters are welcome in bar 1881 and the Red Lion pub before and after the game for refreshments and food.
Highlights of the game will be on the clubs YouTube channel after the game thanks to the Red Lion, who sponsor Berwick Rangers TV.
Let’s cheer the boys to the points they need. Come on the ‘Gers!
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