Stirling Albion kick off their 2022/23 cinch League Two marketing campaign with a visit to Dumbarton.
It’s simply three weeks because the Binos beat the Sons 2-1 within the Premier Sports activities Cup due to targets from Robert Thomson and Kieran Moore.
Darren Younger’s facet went on to complete runners-up to Aberdeen in Group A, narrowly lacking out on a spot within the final 16 following their 3-0 victory over Peterhead at Forthbank final weekend.
Dale Carrick hit a hat-trick as Albion cruised to victory – it was the second treble of the previous Airdrie ahead’s profession, the primary towards FC Edinburgh on the ultimate day of final season.
Midfielder Ross Davidson stays on the sidelines however Jack Leitch – who was compelled off towards the Blue Toon final weekend – and Robert Thomson are anticipated to be obtainable for choice.
After Dumbarton, Stirling host Elgin Metropolis (August 6) and Stenhousemuir (August 13) then have back-to-back away matches towards Annan Athletic and Bonnyrigg Rose.
In recent times the League Two title has been gained by a distance by Cove Rangers, Queen’s Park and Kelty Hearts, however it seems to be like being a a lot tighter race this time spherical.
The vast majority of golf equipment will really feel they will at the least push for the promotion play-offs. Forfar had been second final trip, Annan misplaced within the play-offs and topped their Premier Sports activities Cup part forward of Queen of the South and St Johnstone.
Stenhousemuir will anticipate to complete within the prime 4 and loads of observers fancy newcomers Bonnyrigg to make an affect of their debut SPFL season.
Albion may solely end in seventh place final season and are making ready for an eighth successive marketing campaign within the backside division following relegation from League One in 2014/15.
They had been second within the desk when the clocks went again final season however their type fell away badly and Younger was unable to show issues round following the departure of ex-manager Kevin Rutkiewicz in December.
Younger and his group will hope to proceed the momentum constructed up within the Premier Sports activities Cup after they open up towards Stevie Farrell’s facet within the shadow of Dumbarton Rock.
The Binos boss has introduced in eight new gamers this summer season, most not too long ago on-loan Livingston midfielder Harrison Clark, who shone on his debut towards Peterhead.
Additional additions to the squad are potential and Younger additionally handed top-team debuts to U20 gamers Kieran Curtis and Greg Harrower within the Premier Sports activities Cup.