Match Report
15 points separated the sides: Pollok 2nd on 16, Dalbeattie Star 16th on 1. The last five rounds placed Dalbeattie Star no better than 27th for form, against 16th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 0.5/3.33 for Dalbeattie Star and 2.5/0.83 for Pollok (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.98.
Defeat had followed defeat for Dalbeattie Star — four in succession. Pollok had won three straight. Recent form was uneven: 3/15 points for Dalbeattie Star, 10/15 for Pollok.
The venue was Islecroft Stadium, with room for 3,500 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Pollok led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-2.
Goal scorers
Pollok: Lee Gallacher (3'), Liam McGonigle (89')