Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Elgin City 3rd with 38 points, Brechin City 5th with 10, 28 apart. Recent form told a different story for Brechin City: only 20th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 5th. In league terms the two rates read 0.75/1.25 for Brechin City and 2.5/1.5 for Elgin City (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.35.
Brechin City had been beaten in seven straight games. Over the last five, Brechin City had taken 0 of 15 points to Elgin City's 9.
Glebe Park, capacity 3,960, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Brechin City led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 1-2.
Goal scorers
Brechin City: C. Barron (29') · Elgin City: D. McHardy (83'), K. Hester (47')
Key stats
Possession: Brechin City 45% · Elgin City 55% · Total shots: 8-16 · On target: 4-4 · Corners: 7-9