Match Report
Arbroath entered with three wins in a row, having scored in 9 consecutive games. Defeat had followed defeat for East Stirlingshire — six in succession. From the last five rounds, Arbroath held 9 points of 15 and East Stirlingshire 0.
The venue was Gayfield Park in Arbroath, with room for 5,900 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Arbroath led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 3-0.