Last time both sides met, the points were shared with the game ending 2-2 at Shielfield Park.

University of Stirling currently sit in 7th place with 38 points from their 24 games played – made up of 11 wins, four draws, and nine defeats.

Uni have lost only one game from their last seven (4-2 to table-toppers, East Kilbride), and come into this with back-to-back 2-1 victories over Hearts B and Cowdenbeath.

Berwick Rangers currently sit in 11th place with 30 points from their 25 games played – made up of eight wins, six draws, and 11 defeats.

Since their 3-3 draw with Gala Fairydean Rovers, The Wee Gers are on a four-game winning streak – with league wins over Tranent, Civil Service Strollers, and Broomhill, as well as a Lowland League Cup victory (via penalties) over Caledonian Braves.

Stirling University climbed to 7th in the league as they defeated Cowdenbeath at Forthbank Stadium.

The home side has been on great form since the turn of the year with a win over Hearts B at the weekend. Cowdenbeath, however, has struggled in recent weeks, suffering heavily against high-flying East Kilbride in their last match – losing 6-0 in the South Challenge Cup.

Despite Stirling University creating the better chances in the opening 15 minutes, Cowdenbeath managed to get the breakthrough with Zac Butterworth dribbling past Yan Gromov Godik and slotting the ball in the opposite corner of the net.

This helped the Blue Brazil gain a larger presence in the match and build more chances to try and double their lead.

With the game getting closer to half-time, it was end-to-end entertainment from both sides as they tried to end the half on a positive note.

However, in the 42nd minute, Stirling University got themselves level after a great strike from James Stokes found its way past Josh Blair.

The second half started similar to the first in which both sides battled hard, with more opportunities being produced but the game remained level.

With the game being evenly contested, it looked as though both sides would be leaving with a point each. But Stirling University had other ideas as they found their second goal.

A scramble in the Cowdenbeath box helped Stokes earn his second goal of the night and put his side ahead.

With the game reaching a close, Cowdenbeath threw everything they had, leading to a potential equaliser. However, the Stirling University ‘keeper pulled off a great save to keep the header out, a save which earned his side the eventual three points.

Chris Geddes, manager of Stirling University, discussed his sides performance in such a tough battle.

He said: “Tough one, first 15 minutes we had some really good chances but we didn’t punish them.

“In the second half, for about 25-30 minutes, I felt we bossed it and we were really good.

“Cowdenbeath made some changes and put more men up front so we had to change but I thought some of the defending was excellent, especially at the corners because they were putting in some good balls in.”

Both sides return to league action this weekend with Stirling University and Cowdenbeath hosting Berwick Rangers and East Kilbride respectively.

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University of Stirling have won the previous three meetings with East Stirlingshire – 1-0 and 2-0 in last season’s South Challenge Cup and Lowland League campaign, as well as the 3-2 league victory earlier this season.

University of Stirling currently sit in 7th place with 24 points from their 16 games played – made up of seven wins, three draws, and six defeats.

The Uni come into this with back-to-back victories, defeating Gretna 2008 and Broomhill 3-1 and 4-0.

East Stirlingshire currently sit in 16th place with 13 points from their 17 games played – made up of three wins, four draws, and 10 defeats.

Since their 2-1 win over Celtic B, The Shire come into this with five consecutive losses under their belt – including 4-3 defeats to Broomhill and Bo’ness United.

University of Stirling took maximum points off Gretna 2008, last season – thanks to 3-2 and 2-0 victories.

University of Stirling currently sit in 13th place with 18 points from their 14 games played – made up of five wins, three draws, and six defeats.

Uni have won three of their last four outings, but come into this off the back of a 2-0 defeat at home to Civil Service Strollers.

Gretna 2008 currently sit in 17th place with 6 points from their 16 games played – made up of two wins and 14 defeats.

The Anvils will be looking to build on their second Lowland League victory of the 23/24 campaign, where they defeated Broomhill 1-0 at home.

Civil Service Strollers got the better of the results against University of Stirling, last season – winning 2-0 away at Forthbank, followed by a 0-0 draw at Christie Gillies Park.

University of Stirling currently sit in 13th place with 18 points from their 13 games played – made up of five wins, three draws, and five defeats.

Uni come into this off the back of three consecutive victories – 1-0 away wins over Albion Rovers and Hearts B sit either side of their 3-1 home win over Bo’ness United.

Civil Service Strollers currently sit in 9th place with 20 points from their 14 games played – made up of six wins, two draws, and six defeats.

After a run of four consecutive defeats without scoring a goal, Strollers come into this off the back of a 2-1 win away to Gala Fairydean Rovers.

Bo’ness United got the better of University of Stirling, last season – with the games ending in a 2-2 draw and a 2-1 win for the B.U’s.

University of Stirling currently sit in 15th place with 12 points from their 11 games played – made up of three wins, three draws, and five defeats.

The Students come into this with back-to-back victories – defeating Thorniewood 4-1 in the South Challenge Cup, and their recent 1-0 league win away to Albion Rovers.

Bo’ness United currently sit in 5th place with 25 points from their 12 games played – made up of eight wins, one draw, and three defeats.

The B.U’s have won three of their last four matches – including their recent 1-0 victory over Celtic B, with the other result coming in the shape of a 3-3 draw with Hearts B.

University of Stirling currently find themselves in 15th place with eight points from eight games played – made up of two wins, two draws, and four defeats.

Uni come into this off having suffered back-to-back defeats against Tranent and Gala Fairydean Rovers, and will be hoping to pick up some points at home.

Albion Rovers sit in 13th place, but have played a considerable amount less than the rest due to playing in the Viaplay Cup Group Stage – picking up nine points from their five games played.

Having managed three consecutive victories, Rovers come into this off the back of a 2-1 defeat away to Celtic B, and will be hoping tonight gets them back to winning ways.

Both sides managed a home victory, last season – with Tranent winning 2-1 at Foresters, and University of Stirling with a 5-2 win at Forthbank.

It was always going to be difficult for Stirling Uni to replicate their 4th place finish of last season, particularly when losing key players.

The Students currently sit in 11th, and have begun to pick up some form. Since their opening defeats to Linlithgow Rose and Cumbernauld Colts, Uni picked up their first points thanks to draws with East Kilbride and Berwick Rangers.

Stirling Uni come into this on the back of consecutive wins over Caley Braves and East Stirlingshire.

It’s no secret that Tranent are aiming for a loftier position than the impressive fifth place finish in their inaugural season.

The Big T are currently sitting in 9th place – having won three of their six games, drawing one and losing the other two, and will be looking to bounce back from the 3-0 loss away to Hearts B, midweek.

It was announced earlier today that Tranent Manager, Max Christie had stepped down from the position, with Ian Little taking over.