In the Championship game on 19 September 2026, Stenhousemuir beat Arbroath 1:0. Match numbers: shots on target 4:3, corners 5:4.
Match report
Stenhousemuir took all three points from Arbroath with a 1:0 win in the Championship's Regular Season round seven. The match ended at 14:00 on Saturday, 19 September 2026, with the hosts keeping their unbeaten record intact.
And here's the thing about this result — it was decided in the opening half. L. O'Donnell scored the only goal in the 34th minute, giving Stenhousemuir a cushion that lasted until the final whistle. Arbroath pushed for an equaliser but could not find the net.
By then the visitors had already lost some momentum. J. Bonnar came on for Arbroath at the start of the second half in the 46th minute, but the home side tightened things up. Stenhousemuir brought on L. Hodgkiss, L. O'Donnell and R. Molotnikov between the 62nd and 63rd minutes, while Arbroath responded with A. Shinnie and F. Robson.
Yellow cards came thick and fast after the break. S. Mackie and B. Paterson picked up bookings for the hosts in the 62nd and 72nd minutes, while S. Bright and C. Penman were cautioned for Arbroath. A final yellow card arrived in stoppage time as the game winded down.
Stenhousemuir dominated territory with 52 per cent possession and 116 attacks compared to their visitors' 105. They registered four shots on target with 50 per cent accuracy, while Arbroath managed three attempts with 60 per cent accuracy. Neither side created a big chance.
What this means is simple. Stenhousemuir remain top of the table with 22 points from eight games — seven wins, one draw. Arbroath sit sixth with 11 points, three wins, two draws and three defeats. The gap between them widens to eleven points.
HT⚽34' L. O'Donnell — Goal⇄46' J. Bonnar — Substitution🟨62' S. Mackie — Yellow card⇄62' L. Hodgkiss — Substitution⇄62' L. O'Donnell — Substitution⇄63' R. Molotnikov — Substitution⇄69' A. Shinnie — Substitution⇄70' F. Robson — Substitution🟨72' B. Paterson — Yellow card🟨78' S. Bright — Yellow card⇄81' M. McKenna — Substitution⇄83' R. Meechan — Substitution🟨86' C. Penman — Yellow card🟨90+5' Yellow card
