Alloa Athletic 5–0 Civil Service Strollers FC
International Club Friendly – June 24, 2026, 02:30

Alloa Athletic kicked off their pre-season campaign with a commanding 5-0 victory over Scottish Lowland League side Civil Service Strollers FC at the Indodrill Stadium. The match, played under the lights in a midweek friendly, gave Alloa’s manager a chance to test a heavily rotated squad, and the Wasps took full advantage of the gulf in experience and fitness to put five unanswered goals past the visitors.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Alloa controlled possession and pressed high, forcing Civil Service Strollers into repeated errors in their own half. The home side’s attacking quartet looked sharp, with quick combinations and overlapping runs that overwhelmed the Strollers’ backline. By half-time, Alloa had already built a three-goal cushion, and they added two more in the second period to round off a polished performance.

First Half Dominance

Alloa got off to a dream start inside the first ten minutes. A corner from the right was met by an unmarked header at the near post, giving the home side an early 1-0 lead. The goal settled any pre-season nerves, and Alloa doubled their advantage just after the quarter-hour mark with a crisp finish from the edge of the box after some neat build-up play.

The third goal came midway through the half when a defensive clearance fell straight to an Alloa midfielder, who drove forward and unleashed a low shot that skimmed inside the far post. Civil Service Strollers had few chances of their own, their best opportunity coming from a long-range effort that sailed just over the crossbar. Alloa went into the break fully deserving of their 3-0 lead.

Second Half Control

Manager Michael Duffy rang the changes at half-time, introducing a number of trialists and youth academy prospects. Despite the reshuffle, Alloa maintained their intensity. The fourth goal arrived just after the hour mark, a well-worked move down the left flank that ended with a close-range tap-in for the substitute forward.

The scoring was completed with twenty minutes remaining when a free-kick from a central position was curled brilliantly over the wall and into the top corner, leaving the Strollers goalkeeper with no chance. Alloa could have added more, but they eased off in the final stages, content to keep a clean sheet.

Standout Performers

The Alloa midfield unit was excellent throughout, with the deep-lying playmaker dictating the tempo and the wide forwards providing constant width. The defence, featuring a mix of experienced heads and young talents, dealt comfortably with the limited threat from Civil Service Strollers, who rarely tested the home goalkeeper.

Pre‑Season Significance

For Alloa Athletic, this comfortable win provides valuable match fitness and builds morale ahead of their League One campaign. The clean sheet will please the coaching staff, while the fluid attacking display suggests the team is already developing an understanding. Civil Service Strollers, meanwhile, will take lessons from the game as they prepare for their own league season, but they will need to be much more resilient in defence against stronger opponents.