Stirling Albion:- Hogarth, P.Hay, Devine, McNally, Graham, Fraser, S.Bell, Aitken, Connolly, Forsyth and O’Brien
Subs:- Roycroft, Boyack, Millar, McVicar and Christie

10 man Binos came from behind to gain a valuable 3 points to keep their faint hopes of obtaining a play off place alive. With one win apiece from the previous 2 encounters this season, both teams were desperate for a win as Forfar are just above the relegation places.
The Binos’ starting line up showed one change from Saturday with O’Brien replacing Chris Hay as the manager elected to go for a 4-5-1 formation. Neither Chris Hay or Wilson, who wasn’t feeling well, were on the bench.
The Binos had the first opportunity to score but Graham’s header from a Chris Aitken corner was cleared off the line after 10 minutes.
Forfar took the lead after 12 minutes when they were awarded a penalty after Graham had brought down Lombardi. The referee deemed Graham to be the last defender and promptly showed him the red card. Gribben stepped up and sent Hogarth the wrong way to make it 1-0 to Forfar.
On Saturday the Binos were unable to capitalise on their one man advantage against Ayr. Now it was their turn to see if they could overcome the loss of a player.
The Binos immediately responded but Aitken’s corner was headed wide by Bell. Next Bell tried a shot from outside the box. The ball bounced off keeper Murdoch but Connolly, attempting to latch onto the rebound, was judged to be offside.
The Binos equalised in the 34th minute and, again, the goal came from the penalty spot. Forrest clattered into the back of Fraser and referee McDonald had no hesitation in awarding the spot kick. The keeper managed to guess correctly but Aitken’s right foot shot went under his body and the ball nestled in the back of the net. 1-1
The last chance of the half fell to Lunan but he only managed to put the ball over the bar. After 2 minutes of injury time, the ref blew the whistle for half time.
A rejuvenated Stirling Albion started the second half and, almost immediately, took the lead. Fraser was fouled about 20 yards from goal. Aitken and Devine both lined up to take it but it was the right foot of Aitken which curled the ball round the wall and into the corner of the net despite the keeper managing to get his finger tips to it. 2-1 to the Binos.
The Binos went looking for a third and Connolly released Bell whose shot hit the side netting. Forfar then made their first change when ex-Bino, Forrest, was replaced by Tosh.
Just on the hour mark Gribben hit the bar with a shot. 5 minutes later he was booked for a foul on Hay. The same player was involved a minute later when he headed over a cross from the right.
Forfar then brought on Cameron for Lombardi. Connolly became the next player to be booked when he fouled McClune.
With time beginning to run out, Forfar made their final change, bringing on Chic Connelly for McClune. In the final minute of regulation time, a Lunan shot was comfortably held by Hogarth.
Amazingly, referee McDonald managed to play 5 minutes of injury time before finally bringing proceedings to a close.
The 2 teams now meet in a re-match at Forthbank this coming Saturday when both teams will be as eager to win the 3 points.