Sauchie Juniors 2011 0 vs 2 stirling Albion 2011

On 31 January 2026, Sauchie Juniors 2011 hosted Stirling Albion 2011 in a league encounter at the Tullibody Civic Centre, kicking off at 11:30am. The match lasted 80 minutes plus added time, concluding with a 2-0 victory for the visitors. Despite a spirited effort, Sauchie Juniors were unable to break down Stirling Albion’s defence and ultimately succumbed to two second-half goals.

Sauchie Juniors lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, deploying Jamie Mitchell in goal. The defensive line consisted of Logan Watt at right back, Kacper Serafin and Logan Squair as central defenders, and Rory Frame on the left. The midfield trio featured Kornel Baczynski on the right, Finlay Russell centrally, and James Edwards on the left, tasked with both defensive duties and supporting the attack. Up front, the forward line was composed of Wiktor Zylowski on the right wing, John Omopariola leading as the central striker, and Olly Moore operating on the left. No substitutes were named for this fixture.

From the outset, Sauchie Juniors showed intent to press high and create chances. Within three minutes, Logan Squair made a crucial defensive header to deny an early threat from Stirling Albion. Immediately following this, John Omopariola demonstrated his vision with a long key pass at the fourth minute, setting up a promising attacking move. Kornel Baczynski quickly followed with another long pass a minute later, aiming to exploit space on the right flank.

The Juniors’ attacking intent was clear as Omopariola tested the opposition goalkeeper with a shot saved in the eighth minute. Rory Frame and Wiktor Zylowski both attempted efforts on goal in the 13th minute, with Frame’s shot going wide and Zylowski’s effort being comfortably saved. Despite these early forays, it was Stirling Albion who struck first, scoring in the 23rd minute to take the lead. The visitors doubled their advantage nine minutes later, in the 32nd minute, putting Sauchie Juniors on the back foot.

Sauchie Juniors continued to push forward before the break, with Olly Moore firing wide in the 38th minute and Rory Frame sending a high attempt over the bar a minute later. The first half concluded at the 40-minute mark with the visitors holding a 2-0 lead.

Early in the second half, Wiktor Zylowski’s high shot in the 43rd minute showed the Juniors’ determination to reduce the deficit. However, discipline became an issue when Olly Moore received a yellow card for a bad tackle in the 54th minute, adding pressure on the home side.

Defensively, Sauchie Juniors remained resolute. Kacper Serafin made a vital block in the 56th minute to prevent a clear chance, while goalkeeper Jamie Mitchell produced a remarkable point-blank reaction save in the 60th minute to keep the scoreline intact. Logan Watt attempted to spark an attack with a wide shot in the 61st minute, and Olly Moore’s high effort in the 64th minute continued the search for a goal.

As the match progressed, Mitchell’s goalkeeping was again called upon, catching a cross in the 80th minute and diving at the feet of an attacker in the 88th minute to deny further opportunities. Rory Frame’s wide shot in the 80th minute was another missed chance for Sauchie Juniors. In the dying moments, Kacper Serafin once more blocked a dangerous attempt in the 90th minute, ensuring Stirling Albion’s victory remained secure.

Despite their best efforts and moments of promise, Sauchie Juniors 2011 were unable to find a breakthrough against a well-organised Stirling Albion 2011 side. The visitors’ clinical finishing and solid defensive work proved decisive in this tightly contested league fixture at Tullibody Civic Centre.