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Andy McGilvray

Airdrie v Montrose: How to watch Championship play-off crunch, and who is the ref

Airdrie's Championship play-off destiny will be decided on Saturday as they take on Montrose at New Broomfield in the semi-final second leg.

Ian Murray's side trail the visitors 1-0 from the first leg on Tuesday night, as Craig Johnston's early strike secured a win for Montrose at Links Park.

Airdrie are most definitely not out of it, having lost their first match since January, but will need to turn on the style in front of their own fans if they are to progress to meet either Dunfermline or Queen's Park for a place in next season's Championship.

It has been a hugely impressive season for Airdrie in League One as they finished second to Cove Rangers, on a club record 20-game unbeaten run.

Boss Ian Murray will hope Airdrie can overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg (SNS Group)

However, Montrose have the upper hand in the previous matches between the sides, winning 3-0 at New Broomfield in their League One opener and taking a 2-1 win at Links Park.

As part of Airdrie's impressive 20-game unbeaten run, they thumped Montrose 4-1 in February before the sides battled out a 2-2 draw at Links Park.

With restrictions lifted there's nothing stopping you from heading to New Broomfield on Saturday, but if you can't make it along to see the action, you can buy a live stream here for the reduced price of £12.

Man in the middle

Alan Newlands is in charge of the crucial play-off clash (SNS Group)

Referee for Saturday's crunch clash is Alan Newlands, who will be assisted by Graeme Stewart, Gary Hilland and fourth official Lorraine Watson.

Newlands has officiated in 29 games this season, issuing 89 yellow and three red cards.

He was last in charge of a game involving Airdrie on November 13 when they won 1-0 at East Fife.

You have to go back to September 18 for his last game involving Montrose, as Alloa ran out 2-0 winners at Links Park.

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