Falkirk are on course to match a key early-season benchmark if they can secure a result against Aberdeen on Wednesday night.
Saturday's 3-0 home win over Kilmarnock, following a 2-1 success at Hibernian, has injected momentum. The side now sits just three points off the top six and has a goal difference of zero, having scored and conceded 12 times. Manager John McGlynn pointed to the growing cohesion within a squad that saw 17 new arrivals in the summer. "The last two games have been really good, seeing the team gel together, the spirit growing within this new squad," McGlynn said. He also noted the team's improved defensive concentration, having kept a clean sheet against Killie after a period where they had conceded in every game.
Season target in sight
The club's aim is to reach 15 points after 11 fixtures, a total they achieved last season on their way to a sixth-place finish with 49 points. A positive result at Pittodrie would see them hit that mark exactly. "It is still early days, very early," McGlynn added, but acknowledged his team is on schedule. Achieving this would represent a significant step for the rebuilt side as they look to consolidate their Premiership status, though they remain 15 points behind leaders Celtic. The manager emphasised that the immediate focus is purely on the next game, describing the upcoming fixture at Aberdeen as a "huge challenge" but one his in-form team should relish.
Jacob Murrell has been central to their recent form, scoring a brace against Hibs and adding another against Kilmarnock to take his season tally to five goals, making him the team's top scorer this season. The team's recent run of three wins, one draw, and one loss shows a clear upturn, and they are currently on a two-game winning run. McGlynn praised the forward's all-round contribution, including his work rate and pressing from the front, which has been key to the team's structure. Their recent results also include a 1-1 draw with St Johnstone and a 2-1 loss to Dundee.
Wednesday's match against ninth-placed Aberdeen concludes the first round of 11 league games. It presents a direct opportunity for Falkirk to prove their progress and solidify their mid-table position. The fixture at Pittodrie kicks off a key period for McGlynn's men, with the manager confirming he has a full squad to select from, with no new injury concerns following the weekend victory.
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