This fixture had been arranged for the first team in order to draw a good crowd over the holiday period. However, a postponed league fixture at Preston was rearranged for the same day, so that was where the recognised first XI played. This game was recognised as a first team fixture, though a "scratch" team was put out, consisting of reserves and 4 guests: Blair from Dundee, Willocks, Stewart and Hutton from Arbroath.