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Matches

1888: In the first ever officially recognised match played at Douglas Park, Acas defeated Airdrieonians by 5-0 in the First Round of the Scottish Cup. Three weeks later in the next round at Motherwell the side lost 5-1 in front of a 2,000 crowd. Bryden being the scorer.

Events

1952: George Meek transferred to Leeds United for a fee of £2,500.

1958: Team members were paid £2 extra bonus following good displays in the League Cup.

1987: Chairman, Jan Stepek decided to stand down after over 17 years. He was made an Honorary Life President of the club.

1990: Chairman, Robert Gibb, in his statement in the match programme stated that this would be Accies last season at Douglas Park and it was hoped to move into the new stadium thereafter.

1994: Alistair Duguid took over the role of Chief Executive of the club.

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