Ross County vs Ayr United, 2018-19 Scottish Championship, Regular Season
· Scottish Championship
FT
3 - 2
3 - 2
About
Ross County are hosting Ayr United
at Global Energy Stadium, Dingwell, Scotland, starting on
. The match is a part of the Scottish Championship.
Match Commentary
- 23': Substitution, Ross County. Brian Graham replaces Ross Stewart because of an injury.
- 35': Goal! Ross County 1, Ayr United 0. Billy Mckay (Ross County) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jamie Lindsay following a corner.
- 54': Michael Rose (Ayr United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 56': Jamie Lindsay (Ross County) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 58': Substitution, Ayr United. Mark Kerr replaces Ross Docherty.
- 62': Goal! Ross County 1, Ayr United 1. Lawrence Shankland (Ayr United) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Liam Smith.
- 70': Goal! Ross County 2, Ayr United 1. Billy Mckay (Ross County) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Jamie Lindsay.
- 73': Goal! Ross County 2, Ayr United 2. Andy Murdoch (Ayr United) header from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Michael Moffat.
- 74': Mark Kerr (Ayr United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 75': Goal! Ross County 3, Ayr United 2. Billy Mckay (Ross County) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner following a set piece situation.
- 75': Substitution, Ross County. Declan McManus replaces Billy Mckay because of an injury.
- 78': Substitution, Ayr United. Declan McDaid replaces Michael Moffat because of an injury.
- 82': Kenny van der Weg (Ross County) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 85': Substitution, Ayr United. Nicky Cadden replaces Andy Murdoch.
- 90': Substitution, Ross County. Don Cowie replaces Josh Mullin.
Game Information
Competition: Scottish Championship
Venue: Global Energy Stadium
Location: Dingwell, Scotland
Attendance: 3,489
Venue: Global Energy Stadium
Location: Dingwell, Scotland
Attendance: 3,489
SPFL Championship Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Johnstone | 3 | +8 | 9 |
| 2 | Raith Rovers | 3 | +3 | 7 |
| 3 | Dunfermline Athletic | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Arbroath | 3 | -1 | 4 |
Line-Ups
Ross County (4-4-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Fox (GK) |
| 44 | Tom Grivosti |
| 15 | Keith Watson |
| 28 | Kenny van der Weg  |
| 2 | Marcus Fraser |
| 16 | Lewis Spence |
| 8 | Jamie Lindsay |
| 7 | Michael Gardyne |
| 14 | Josh Mullin |
| 27 | Ross Stewart |
| 9 | Billy McKay |
Ayr United (4-4-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ross Doohan (GK) |
| 5 | Michael Rose |
| 16 | Jamie Adams |
| 3 | Daniel Harvie |
| 27 | Liam Smith |
| 8 | Robbie Crawford |
| 23 | Ross Docherty |
| 29 | Calvin Miller |
| 18 | Andrew Murdoch |
| 17 | Lawrence Shankland |
| 7 | Michael Moffat |
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