Stranraer 0:2 FC Edinburgh — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Jack Leitch struck once as FC Edinburgh beat Stranraer 0-2 in the League Cup. The midfielder's goal and overall display set Edinburgh in control from the first half.

The turning point came inside four frantic first-half minutes. Jack Leitch fired Edinburgh ahead on 31 minutes, and two minutes later Ricky Waugh was booked before Tommy North doubled the lead on 35. Stranraer could not recover despite Edinburgh collecting three more yellow cards after the break.

Possession was level at 50% each, but Edinburgh's 7-3 corner count showed their territorial dominance. Jack Leitch was the standout — a 9.31 rating from midfield with one goal. CheckLive's model rated Stranraer the stronger side, but the result did not confirm it.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Stranraer vs FC Edinburgh?

Stranraer 0-2 FC Edinburgh (League Cup).

Who scored?

Jack Leitch (31') for FC Edinburgh; Tommy North (35') for FC Edinburgh.

Were there any cards in Stranraer vs FC Edinburgh?

Yellow cards: Ricky Waugh (FC Edinburgh); Innes Lawson (FC Edinburgh); Greig Allen (FC Edinburgh); Callum Brodie (FC Edinburgh).

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