Ayr vs Airdrieonians 2023-24 Scottish Championship
Introduction
Match Commentary
- 38': Goal! Ayr United 0, Airdrieonians 1. Josh O'Connor (Airdrieonians) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Nikolay Todorov.
- 45': Substitution, Ayr United. Fraser Bryden replaces Scott Tomlinson.
- 47': Goal! Ayr United 1, Airdrieonians 1. Anton Dowds (Ayr United) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 50': Goal! Ayr United 2, Airdrieonians 1. Sean McGinty (Ayr United) header from very close range to the top right corner. Assisted by Jamie Murphy following a set piece situation.
- 69': Substitution, Airdrieonians. Gabriel McGill replaces Josh O'Connor.
- 69': Substitution, Airdrieonians. Lewis McGregor replaces Charles Telfer.
- 70': Substitution, Airdrieonians. Calum Gallagher replaces Adam Frizzell.
- 70': Nikolay Todorov (Airdrieonians) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 75': Substitution, Ayr United. Francis Amartey replaces George Stanger because of an injury.
- 80': Dean McMaster (Airdrieonians) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 84': Substitution, Ayr United. Paul Smith replaces Roy Syla because of an injury.
- 89': Substitution, Ayr United. Lucas McRoberts replaces Anton Dowds.
Game Information
Venue: Somerset Park
Location: Ayr, Scotland
Attendance: 1,871
Scottish Championship Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +47 | Dundee United | 35 | 72 | 5 |
| +11 | Raith Rovers | 35 | 66 | 7 |
| +12 | Partick Thistle | 35 | 55 | 8 |
| +2 | Airdrieonians | 35 | 52 | 13 |
Ayr United (4-4-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 38 | Joshua Clarke (GK) |
| 14 | George Stanger |
| 23 | Jack Sanders |
| 5 | Sean Mcginty |
| 2 | Nicholas Mcallister |
| 21 | Harry Mchugh |
| 20 | Roy Syla |
| 15 | Jamie Murphy |
| 22 | Mark McKenzie |
| 16 | Anton Dowds |
| 24 | Scott Tomlinson |
Airdrieonians (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 40 | Robbie Hemfrey (GK) |
| 6 | Callum Fordyce |
| 16 | Craig Watson |
| 14 | Dean Mcmaster  |
| 5 | Mason Hancock |
| 15 | K. Megwa |
| 21 | Charles Telfer |
| 10 | Adam Frizzell |
| 7 | Josh O'Connor |
| 24 | Aaron Lyall |
| 11 | Nikolay Todorov |
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