SPFL 2: Spartans v Bonnyrigg Rose preview

Posted on Saturday, August 10th, 2024

The Spartans play their first home William Hill League 2 match of the season this afternoon as Bonnyrigg Rose visit Ainslie Park.

Douglas Samuel will see new loan signing Rory Whittaker slide into the squad following his move across the Capital from Hibernian as Spartans look to build on last week’s positive second half comeback show at Stranraer that saw a Paul Watson double earn a valuable point on the road.

Outings against Bonnyrigg last season were typically tight affairs.  Last time out at New Dundas Park it took a sublime effort from Blair Henderson to separate the sides, whilst the most recent clash at Ainslie Park saw Henderson joined by Ayrton Sonkur in squeezing out today’s opponents. 

The shares were also spoiled in brace of 2-2 encounters between two Clubs who have progressed into the SPFL via the pyramid system. 

Tale of the Tape Last Season:

20/04/24 Bonnyrigg Rose 0-1 The Spartans
05/03/24 Bonnyrigg Rose 2-2 The Spartans
24/02/24 The Spartans 2-1 Bonnyrigg Rose
30/09/23 The Spartans 2-2 Bonnyrigg Rose

Season Tickets are still on sale and can be purchased online or at the gate today.

Merch: The stash shed will be open where you can pick up a range of our 2024-26 range of high quality Macron merch.  You can also order online via the Club Shop.

Match Programme: Issue 3 of our matchday programme will be on sale at the ground, priced just £3. These can also be purchased via Curtis Sports.

Walk up Admission prices:

• Adults: £17
• Concessions: (16-18 & 65+) : £12
• Youth (13-15) £5