Posted January 25, 2013

Saturday afternoon see’s the start of a double header of Irn Bru First Division fixtures against the Jags when we visit Firhill with a 3 p.m. kick off.

Although the Glasgow side have won the two previous meetings this season they have been close affairs.

Back on 22nd September on our last visit to Firhill the Jags ran out 2-1 winners. Aaron Muirhead gave them the lead from the penalty spot midway through the first half but Jamie Stevenson equalised early in the second half with a 30 yard shot.

However an unfortunate own goal from Scott Linton with 20 minutes to go, saw Thistle edge through.

A few weeks later the sides met at Central Park in the Semi Final of the Ramsdens Cup before the live BBC Alba cameras and a goal 16 minutes from time saw Thistle reach their first national cup final since their famous 1971 League Cup win over Celtic.

Player/Manager Colin Cameron will miss the game as he serves a one game ban after being sent off at Hamilton a fortnight ago.
 

COWDEN FORM

We have now gone 15 games without a win in the Irn Bru First Division during which time we have had eight draws and seven defeats.

Our last game was a fortnight ago when we went down 2-1 to Hamilton at New Douglas Park.

Kane Hemmings had given us a half time lead but two goals in the space of four minutes just after the hour from Jonathan Page and Stevie May saw Accies take the points.

Our away league record this season so far is 

Played 10, Won 2, Drawn 3, Lost 5, Goals For 12, Goals Against 14, Points 9.
 

PARTICK THISTLE FORM

Thistle sit in second place five points behind leaders Morton although they have played two games less than the Greenock side.

They have the best home record in the First Divison having won 9 of their ten home fixtures, with run- away Second Division leaders Queen of the South having a better home record in Scottish senior football.

Their only home defeat came against Morton on Boxing Day when Martin Hardie scored six minutes from time to give the Ton a 2-1 victory.

Last Saturday they ran out 4-1 home winners over Falkirk with both Conrad Balatoni and Chris Erskine hitting braces with Lyle Taylor getting the Bairns goal.

Partick Thistle’s home league record this season is

Played 10, Won 9, Drawn 0, Lost 1, Goals For 34, Goals Against 8, Points 27.
 

PLAYER TO WATCH

Chris Erskine’s two goals last week saw him move to the top of the Jags goal scoring chart with 11 league and cup goals so far this season.
 

MATCH OFFICIALS

Taking charge of the match is Crawford Allan who will be assisted by Charlie Smith and Ross McIntyre.
 

ADMISSION

Adults - £17

Concessions - £12 (over 65, unemployed and disabled.

Under 16s – FREE
 

Cowden fans will be accommodated in the north end of the Jackie Husband Stand and should enter the stand via gate 40-43.

Supporters using the concession gate may be asked to provide photo ID to prove their eligibility.

Supporters requiring wheelchair access should enter the main stand via gate 12 (at the north end). Tickets for this section can be bought from the main stand reception or at the gate itself.

One concession ticket covers supporter and carer.
 

TRAVEL

The Miners Mini Tours bus will leave Central Park at 12.45 p.m. and has a number of seats for non- members with the following prices Adults - £13 and Concessions -£8.

To book a seat contact Jim Adamson on 01383 727719 or 07743612632.