Match Report
Montrose, 6th on 42 points, faced a 27-point deficit to Inverness CT (1st, 69). Against a league average of 1.33 goals per team per game, Inverness CT ran at 1.67 scored and 0.67 conceded, Montrose at 1.33 and 1.86.
Defeat had not touched Inverness CT in 12 games.
The head-to-head ledger counts 10 games: 5 Inverness CT wins, 1 for Montrose, 4 draws, at 2 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 30% of the wins in this fixture. Historically tight: 20% of the meetings went beyond two goals.
The venue was Tulloch Caledonian Stadium, with room for 7,819 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Inverness CT led 1-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 3-1.
Goal scorers
Inverness CT: Alfie Bavidge (81'), Jordan Alonge (90'), Billy McKay (24') · Montrose: Taylor Sutherland (49')
Key stats
Possession: Inverness CT 68% · Montrose 32% · Total shots: 17-3 · On target: 11-2 · Corners: 5-4