Over the years there have been 108 matches between the two teams with Berwick winning 43 to Stranraer's 42 and there has been 23 draws. At Shielfield Berwick have won 23 matches to the Blues 19 and there has been 11 draws. 86 goals for Berwick to Stranraer's 64. Best win for Stranraer at Berwick was in 1968/69 when the Blues won 5-1.

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Which players should Stranraer fans keep an eye on at Shielfield? Read on and find out...

Gary Wood - One of the best players to wear the black and gold in recent times. Top Scorer last season.

Alex Burke - Proven goalscorer over the years and shot to stardom while playing for Kilmarnock alongside David Bagan. Also played with Clydebank alongside Darren Jackson and before that Falkirk.

Other players to look for are club captain Alan Neil and Neil Bennett.

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Recently the following players played with both clubs Craig Feroz, Martin Glancy, Paul Ronald, Derek Rae, Kenny Brannigan and Grant McMartin.

Someone who would have needed very little introduction to Stranraer fans was striker Paul Ronald. Paul, 30, was Stranraer's top scorer three seasons ago with 12 goals to his credit. His previous clubs included East Fife and and East Stirlingshire. He only scored 6 goals for Berwick. He now plays for Airdrie United.

Another player who has links between the two clubs is Derek Rae. The midfielder never really broke into the Stranraer team and was freed by the Blues. He was signed on loan recently by Elgin City. Grant McMartin was freed by Rangers at the end of last season. He is no longer playing senior football.

Kenny Brannigan also played for Berwick, but moved on to Stirling Albion then Airdrie United and is now the manager of Queens Park. Brannigan was captain of the Stranraer team who won promotion in season 1993-94 under Alex McAnespie.

If you know of any connections, please feel free to e-mail me (sandy@stranraerfc.net) with any submissions.