William Hill Championship
Sat 13 December, 2025. Kick Off: - 15:00
Gayfield Park, Arbroath
Team News
Goalkeeper Josh Clarke has returned to training after illness and defender Dan O’Reilly is also available again following a suspension that kept him out of last Saturday’s game against Ayr United.
Tony Watt, who was set for a place on the bench had Tuesday night’s KDM Evolution Trophy tie with Cove Rangers gone ahead, has continued his recovery from a leg gash in training with Robbie Crawford remaining out with a calf issue.
Tickets:
Segregation will be in place for this fixture and away supporters will be situated at the Pleasureland End of the ground with gates opening at 2pm.
Seats are also available in Section A of the CoelBrew Stand.
Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, 22nd November at 3:15pm on this page.
There will be no cash gate in operation at Gayfield on matchday so all Thistle fans should purchase their tickets online.
Prices:
| Ticket Type | Terracing | CoelBrew Stand Seating |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £21 | £22 |
| Concession* | £14 | £15 |
| Juvenile (Aged 13-17) | £12 | £13 |
| Under 12 | £5 | £5 |
| Disabled supporter and carer (w/ valid ID)** | £15 | £16 |
| Family (1 adult, 1 U12)** | £23 | £24 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 U12s)** | £26 | £27 |
* Over 65s, students, disabled supporters w/ no carer.
** Entry to the ground made via the grey door at the side of the away turnstiles.
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Pick up:
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Three points were blown away from Partick Thistle as they went down 2-1 at windy Arbroath with Head Coach Mark Wilson’s side unable to bring anything home from Gayfield despite a strong fightback.
The Jags starting line-up showed several changes with Dan O’Reilly returning after a ban to link up with Lee Ashcroft and Luke McBeth in defence and Tony Watt starting alongside Alex Samuel in attack.
The wide attacking pair of Logan Chalmers and Aidan Fitzpatrick were also on the bench as Thistle looked to change tactics at the wind-swept Angus ground.
Ts’anelo Lets’osa kicked the game off with the wind at the visitors’ back as they defended the Pleasureland End goal and within the first 30 seconds there were loud appeals for a penalty surprisingly ignored after a challenge on Ben Stanway that swept him off his feet.
A promising opening for Wilson’s side on five minutes ended up coming to nothing as Samuel’s flick on header looked to have opened a door for Watt only for ball to gather pace with the wind and sailed into Aidan McAdams’ gloves.
Four minutes later McBeth mopped up a visiting attack by rolling a pass back to Josh Clarke and his kicked clearance soared deep into the Arbroath half and bounced over McAdams but well wide of the shot-stoppers’ goal.
That took the goal kick count up to six, all for the hosts, however on 14 minutes Arbroath reached the other end of the pitch and won a corner however no danger threatened.
On 20 minutes Watt had an opening when a pass from Stanway reached him on the left with the striker sending a first-time half volley from 16 yards flashing wide.
Shortly afterwards Samuel thumped home from an acute angle however an offside flag cut short the celebrations.
The visiting side came close with a much more direct effort on 26 minutes when McBeth let fly from 20 yards with his effort deflected just wide.
The resultant corner was recycled back into the box where O’Reilly was picked out and he chested the ball down before sending a fierce volley past the far post.
As Thistle kept up the pressure it looked like the opener had been found when Ben McPherson’s low 25-yard drive was blocked and fell into the path of Samuel who picked his spot with a side-footed effort however McAdams produced an outstanding diving stop
Watt was next to threaten with an effort from distance however it nicked off an Arbroath defender and travelled wide of goal.
Referee Lee annoyed the home support eight minutes from the break when he blew up for a foul by Findlay Marshall on Oisin Smyth on the half-way line that stopped a three versus two break by Arbroath.
The Red Lichties carved out another opening on 43 minutes when Marshall drilled low left to right however Clarke, who had had little to do, watched the ball carefully as it travelled past his left-hand post.
A first half of no goals but 17 goal kicks, only one for Thistle, was brought to an end after three minutes of injury time.
Half-Time – Arbroath 0 Partick Thistle 0
Scott Martin was introduced at the break for Lets’osa with Arbroath’s Harry Cochrane hitting for goal straight from the resumption with his effort clearing Clarke’s bar.
0n 49 minutes Arbroath took the lead when Aberdeen loanee Marshall was in the perfect place to curl home from just inside the box when his header forward was blocked by Ashcroft and rolled back into his path.
With the goal and the wind behind them Arbroath looked to add a second and Taylor Steven was only inches away with an effort that whistled just past.
Just as Head Coach Wilson was looking to bring on the wing power of Fitzpatrick and Chalmers Arbroath grabbed a second goal on 64 minutes when Gavin Reilly nodded in from close range after Jacob McIntyre had headed a deep cross into his path.
Samuel did his best to drag Thistle forward 40 yards only to be cynically fouled by Brooklyn Kabongolo who was shown a yellow card.
The ever-increasing strength of the wind was evidenced when Jack Wilkie shot directly from a foul on the halfway line with Clarke watching it carefully as it flew wide.
With 16 minutes to go the game, despite the wind, changed direction as the hosts were reduced to ten men when Craig Watson was shown a straight red card for a lunging tackle on Martin 30 yards from the home goal.
Hopes of a Thistle fightback increased 77 minutes when SAMUEL stabbed home from close range after he had been picked out by Chalmers who crossed in from the left.
The Jags were now well on top and eight minutes later Thistle were awarded a free-kick at the edge of the Arbroath box that Kyle Turner swung in and after a scramble O’Reilly had a thunderous goal bound effort blocked by the chest of a home defender.
A corner was the only reward however it looked like Smyth had driven in an 18 yarder to level when the dead ball was swung into his path however McAdams produced a fine diving save.
Despite nearly five minutes of added-on time a leveller could not be found.
Full-Time – Arbroath 2 Partick Thistle 1
Teams
Partick Thistle – Josh Clarke, Lee Ashcroft, Luke McBeth, Dan O’Reilly, Ben McPherson (Logan Chalmers 65), Paddy Reading (Aidan Fitzpatrick 65), Oisin Smyth, Ts’oanelo Lets’osa (Scott Martin 46), Ben Stanway (Kyle Turner 75), Alex Samuel, Tony Watt
Unused substitutes – Lewis Budinauckas (G/k), Cammy Logan, Steven Lawless, Sean McArdle
Arbroath – Aidan McAdams, Craig Watdon, Brooklyn Kabongolo, Thomas O’Brien, Jack Wilkie, Harry Cochrane, Ryan Flynn, Taylor Steven, Ryan Dow (Jacob McIntyre 60), Findlay Marshall, (Dapo Mebude 91), Gavin Reilly (Aaron Muirhead 76)
Unused substitutes – Jordan Pettigrew (G/k), Colin Hamilton, , David Gold, Arran Pettifer, Nikolay Todorov, Victor Enem,
Referee – Ryan Lee
Sat 13 December, 2025
William Hill Championship 
Gayfield Park, Arbroath
A late fightback from Thistle falls short as the home side handle the wind better and claim all three points.
Arbroath win a free kick near the edge of the Thistle box.
Into added time.
Frantic appeals for a Thistle corner as a McBeth shot goes wide.
It's a brilliant save from McAdams to deny Smyth an equalising goal for Thistle.
An O'Reilly shot is blocked.
Fitzpatrick is fouled at the right hand corner of the Arbroath box.
Lifeline for Thistle. It's a great cross from Chalmers and Samuel is there to knock the ball home.
It's a terrible challenge from Watson on Scott Martin and that earns him a red card.
McAdams grabs hold of a low Stanway cross.
Cynical foul from Kabongolo.
Ashcroft slices the ball into his own net as Thistle struggle to clear their lines.
Reilly squares to McIntyre who looks set to score but Ashcroft saves the day.
A long range shot comes in but Clarke gets his body behind it and saves.
Clarke just gets to a long ball forward just ahead of Reilly.
Steven is inches away from a second goal for Arbroath.
Thistle can't cope with the wind and when the ball is headed onto Marshall he makes no mistake.
Steven advances forward but can't get enough curl on his shot to get it on target.
Arbroath try and score direct from the kick off and the ball only just clears Clarke's crossbar.
Half-time change for Thistle.
Thistle have the wind and virtually all the play in the first half but can't make the breakthrough on a windy day in Arbroath.
There are cheers from the home fans as the half-time whistle sounds as they firmly believe that they are in the box seat ahead of the second half.
A low shot from Reilly doesn't cause Clarke any problems.
Into first half stoppage time.
Reilly rolls a pass into the path of Marshall but he can't get his shot on target.
Arbroath taking an age over any free and goal kicks. Almost as if they can't wait to get in and change ends after half-time.
A word in the ear for Watt after a late challenge.
McPherson shouts for handball and a penalty when his cross is blocked.
Short corner this time and it is cleared.
Smyth this time with the corner and it is hacked away at the front post for another Thistle corner. Pressure mounting.
Too much on Stanway's free kick in these windy conditions and it drifts out for a goal kick.
Stanway receives a push in the back and Thistle have a free kick in a threatening position.
Stanway swings over the corner. There just a shade too much on the ball and nobody can get a touch to it.
A Watt shot takes a deflection.
Alex Rae is shown a yellow card.
Thistle close to taking the lead. McPherson shoots from outside the box. It's blocked but only into the path of Stanway and it takes a strong hand from McAdams to prevent Stanway's effort from finding the net.
Thistle can't make anything of the initial Stanway corner but O'Reilly picks the ball on the right and flashes a shot just wide of the far post.
McBeth lets fly from distance and his shot goes just wide with the final touch coming off an Arbroath player.
Samuel has the ball in the net for Thistle but the flag had already gone up for offside.
Stanway lifts a pass forward. It drops to Watt who catches it on the volley. It's always too high with the wind catching it as well as his shot goes over the bar.
It's a good corner from Dow delivered to the edge of the Thistle 6 yard box but it is well defended. First test for the Thistle defence.
The wind is making it difficult for both sides. Arbroath at times struggling to get any distance on their clearances. The opposite problem for Thistle who see their forward passes catch on the wind.
Thistle appeal for a penalty in the first few seconds.
After a swap of ends Thistle kick off and look to have the benefit of the wind at their backs in the first half.
It will come as little shock to learn that it is a little breezy in Arbroath this afternoon.
It is likely that the overhead conditions have been a factor in Head Coach Mark Wilson's team selection this afternoon.
Both Logan Chalmers and Aidan Fitzpatrick both start this one on the bench which suggests a more direct approach as evidenced by the fact that both Alex Samuel and Tony Watt, now recovered from the injury that kept him out of the last two games, start today.
The other change sees Dan O'Reilly come back in after a period of suspension.