Match Report
The table read 9th (Celtic II, 46 pts) against 12th (Gala Fairydean Rovers, 42 pts), 4 points apart. Recent form told a different story for Celtic II: only 16th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 9th. In league terms the two rates read 2.15/2.09 for Celtic II and 1.53/1.91 for Gala Fairydean Rovers (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.83.
Gala Fairydean Rovers came in having won three on the spin.
Across 5 recorded meetings, Celtic II have 3 wins to Gala Fairydean Rovers's 0, with 2 draws, at 4 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 20% of the meetings went to the host. The fixture leans high-scoring: 60% of meetings brought at least three goals, and both sides scored in 60%.
The venue was Excelsior Stadium in Airdrie, with room for 10,171 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Gala Fairydean Rovers led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-2.