Match Report
The table read 1st (Partick Thistle, 12 pts) against 3rd (Stranraer, 4 pts), 8 points apart. The last five rounds placed Stranraer no better than 27th for form, against 3rd in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 2.75/0.5 for Partick Thistle and 0.5/0.75 for Stranraer (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.68.
Momentum sat with Partick Thistle, winners of their last three.
The venue was The Energy Check Stadium, with room for 10,102 spectators. On the scoreboard, Partick Thistle led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-0.
Goal scorers
Partick Thistle: Lee Ashcroft (45'), Tony Watt (88')
Key stats
Possession: Partick Thistle 50% · Stranraer 50% · Total shots: 19-3 · On target: 5-1 · Corners: 7-0