Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Arbroath beat Dunipace 4-0 in pre-season with goals from Robinson, Reilly and a Winter double at Westfield Park on 30 June 2026.
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AI SummaryHow it unfolded
Robinson opened the scoring inside the first half to give Arbroath a narrow 1-0 lead at the break, as the Lichties dominated possession against a Dunipace side featuring several new signings.
The floodgates opened after half-time. Gavin Reilly doubled the advantage early in the second period before Winter struck twice to round off a comfortable victory for the visitors.
Dunipace, playing their first pre-season fixture of the summer under manager Danny Smith, struggled to contain the step up in class. Three new faces — Scott Sinclair, Jonny Mitchell and Lucas Williamson — made their debuts in black and white stripes but found little joy against an organised Arbroath defence.
The turning point
Arbroath's first goal of the evening set the tone. Once Robinson's strike separated the sides before the interval, Dunipace were forced to push forward in the second half, leaving gaps that Reilly and Winter exploited clinically. A 4-0 scoreline flattered neither side on the balance of play.
Key performers
Innes Winter — A second-half brace crowned his performance and he looked sharp in front of goal, a promising sign for the campaign ahead.
Scott Robinson — Opened the scoring with a composed finish in the first half and led the line effectively throughout.
Gavin Reilly — Continued his promising pre-season form after scoring against St Mirren two days earlier. His goal here made it back-to-back pre-season strikes.
Dunipace defence — Faced sustained pressure but showed resilience in keeping the score at 1-0 until half-time against a side two divisions higher.
By the numbers
Arbroath's 4-0 margin reflected their dominance from start to finish. Having already played (and lost 4-2 to) St Mirren on 28 June, manager Colin Hamilton's side showed improvements in the final third, converting four chances across 90 minutes. The Lichties' first clean sheet of pre-season will be particularly welcome.
For Dunipace, the gap in quality against an SPFL Championship side was evident, but the fixture served its purpose as a fitness-building exercise with the new season approaching.
What it means
Arbroath continue their pre-season schedule building towards the 2026/27 William Hill Championship campaign. The win follows a 4-2 defeat to St Mirren on 28 June. Dunipace, newly promoted to the East of Scotland Premier Division, face University of Stirling at home next on 7 July in their second pre-season outing.
Verdict
A professional, efficient performance from Arbroath against a lower-league opponent. The rotation of goalscorers — a new signing (Robinson), an experienced head (Reilly) and a developing talent (Winter) — will encourage the management staff. For Dunipace, the night was about minutes in legs and assessing their squad against a far superior opponent.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 30 Jun 2026