On Saturday afternoon, an intense showdown took place at Stair Park as Stranraer FC hosted Clyde in the Scottish League Two. Stranraer emerged victorious with a comfortable 2-0 win, thanks to goals from Kyle Fleming and Finn Ecrepont, who scored an incredible 70-yard shot from his own half. The 21-year-old spotted the goalkeeper off his line and executed a remarkable strike into the back of the net.
The match also had its fair share of controversy. In the 85th minute, Clyde’s Ross Lyon received a red card, but that wasn’t the worst part. After the game, a brawl broke out between fans of both clubs. The Scottish Sun reported that flares and pyrotechnics were thrown onto the pitch during the fan trouble. Furthermore, it was alleged that local fans attacked away supporters with golf clubs after the final whistle.
The situation escalated quickly, prompting the arrival of the police. Two police vans and a car were seen outside Stair Park as law enforcement swiftly responded to the incident. Two arrests were made on the scene, and charges were subsequently filed. A spokesperson from Police Scotland confirmed the arrests, stating that two men, aged 48 and 23, were arrested and charged in connection with the disturbance. A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
Following their victory, Stranraer now holds an 11-point lead over the relegation zone, with 26 points in total. On the other hand, Clyde continues to struggle, remaining at the bottom of the league with just 15 points.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com