30 August

Matches

1884: The opening fixture of the new season was against Cambuslang who were the Lanarkshire Cup holders. Acas won 3-2. Price of admission had gone up from 3d to 4d. Ladies were still admitted free of charge.

1986: When Accies met Motherwell this was the first ever Lanarkshire derby in the Scottish Premier League. In front of 4,333 fans Motherwell won 3-0.

1913: The new Stand was opened when Rangers were the visitors, the crowd of approx 22,000 paid £450 in gate receipts. Acas lost 1-0. A souvenir programmes was issued. Provost Smellie did the honours at the opening.

John Bain from Peebles Rovers was introduced at right half. He went on to become the season's leading scorer in the league with 10 goals. Had a good record as a centre forward.

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1995: Former player and Manager, John Lowe, died at his home in Arran.

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