League: East Premier League
Scott Durie
Dylan Fleming
James lennox
Dundonald Bluebell v Broxburn Ath
Attendance 130
Broxburn started brightly and should have had a penalty in 5 minutes when James Lennox in the hosts goal clearly brought down Gillen when attempting to score at the back post but the referee never seen nothing wrong . Gary Brass saw a shot deflect for a corner on nine minutes . A minute later good play saw a Andy Gillen have a shot that the keeper had to have two attempts to gather the ball . Gordon Donaldson saw a cracking free kick saved has he fired it in from the right with the keeper pusshing it for a corner . Half way through the half Connor Wallace was brought in to the action when Darren Ormiston was through on goal but saw his shot saved well . Dundonald were coming more into the game but it was Tait who had the only other chance of the half when shooting into the side netting after a good run . The second half started badly for Broxburn when a long throw in from the left seemed to bounce awkwardly in the box and came off ADAM MURRAY before going in to the net . On the hour mark Tait made a good run in from the left and his cross was met by the head of Donaldson but it went wide right of the target . The visitors had a great chance to equalise in 64 minutes when Wedderburn was adjudge to have handled the ball in the box and Greg Binnie took the penalty down the middle which the keeper saved and cleared from the danger area . On 73 minutes McKenzie was booked quite rightly for simulation in the box which resulted in the home coach Fotheringham being booked for his protests at the booking . Two minutes later a corner into the visitors box was me by the head unchallenged of Craig Wedderburn but he should have done better than send the ball over . The hosts doubled their lead on 76 minutes when another long throw in from the left saw the ball bounce up and LEWIS McKENZIE headed the ball up and over the keeper into the far top corner . Broxburn had one more chance when Donaldson put a good ball in for Newall but his header went wide right .
REFEREE MR. A. GAMBLE ASSISTANTS MR M. WALSH , MR. S.ROBERTSON
BROXBURN ATH V BLACKBURN UTD
ATTENDANCE 190
East of Scotland Premier League –Broxburn Athletic V Blackburn United – 16/04/2022
Derby day at the Albyn with relegation threated Blackburn United as visitors.
Broxburn showed 2 changes from last week Murray replacing the injured Harrison and Nicol for Greenhill.
Blackburn had no fewer than 4 ex Broxburn players either first team or Colts in their matchday 17.
Blackburn were first to show with a half chance in 5 minutes Garrard getting clear of Murray although the home side were claiming a foul, Nimmo stepped in to thwart the Blackburn forward when in good position.
Broxburn responded well a couple of minutes later Gillen feeding the ball inside to Tait who neatly found Mair whose first time pass was intercepted by Miller with Brass ready to pull the trigger behind the Blackburn defender.
In 10 minutes a free kick from halfway inside the Broxburn half taken by Heath was hit to the back post where Drummond got his head to the ball but couldn’t direct on target.
The visitors continued to look dangerous Hutton beating Newall all ends up down the left sending over a great cross which broke to Kane who curled his shot just wide of the right post.
Tait was a bright spark for Broxburn down the left beating 2 men and firing over a tempting cross which no one in red could get near.
Hutton once again beat Newall easily down the left but his cross was out of reach of his colleagues in black.
Broxburn’s best move of the half in 23 minutes saw Newall get clear on right and send in a great cross which Brass got to at the front post but his header flashed wide.
Broxburn continued to knock the ball about confidently Barker and Mair combining well on the left with the latter’s cross again finding the head of Brass, this effort going over the bar.
Mair had switched to the right and his cross looked like it might go in until a timely intervention by keeper Smith.
From a Donaldson free kick in 33 minutes he slipped the ball to Brass who hit a great shot from 25 yards which flew just wide of the right hand post.
From a mistake by Murray Blackburn had a 2 on 2 break which was squandered by Garrard.
In 45 minutes Mair did well once again putting over a great cross but no one in Broxburn colours could capitalise on. Great defending from Owens broke up good build up play from the home side.
The visitors had a great chance to take the lead in first half injury time but Heath headed wide.
Half Time: Broxburn Athletic 0 – 0 Blackburn United
Blackburn came out flying in the 2nd half forcing a corner off Nimmo which Heath took and Miller won but headed wide.
Wallace was called into action a minute later tipping a Howe drive from 25 yards over the bar. The home defences poor defending at set plays continued Drummond having a free header he couldn’t convert from another Heath corner.
Newall was brought down for Broxburn just outside the box to the right, Mair taking the free kick but his shot was straight at Smith and easily gathered.
Heath was having a good game for Blackburn beating Donaldson and getting off a shot which was easily collected by Wallace.
On the hour Binnie replaced the injured Mair.
The substitute almost had an immediate impact getting into a good position his attempted cut back was blocked for a corner. From Tait’s corner Brass won the header but his header was off target.
Both sides seemed to be cancelling each other out in an attempt to break the deadlock until the final 15 minutes when the visitors needing a result took control. Hutton hit a great shot from 30 yards which brought a great save from Wallace.
Howe was booked for a foul on Murray in 78 minutes.
The pressure continued to build on the Brox Garrard being brilliantly denied by Newall after a mistake by Nimmo. Another ball was thrown into the home box with Gillen winning it but the ball diverting just wide of his own goal.
From the corner in 81 minutes loud shouts from Blackburn for a penalty as Miller appeared to be held down.
In 83 minutes from a Heath free kick into the box shouts for handball were waved away by the referee with the ball hitting off Owens and through to Wallace.
In 84 minutes Murray went off injured Townsley replacing him. Howe then went off for Blackburn Browne coming on.
In 88 minutes from another ball into the box Wallace made a clear shout to come out for the ball but clattered into Owens in doing so, this time the referee awarding the penalty.
Substitute Browne stepped forward to take with his first touch but his shot was brilliantly saved by Wallace diving to his left but HEATH was first to react and fired the rebound into the Brox net.
Garrard was booked for Blackburn in injury time. Tait of Broxburn and Kane of Blackburn were also booked during the game.
A very disappointing performance from Broxburn with few chances created over the 90 minutes. Blackburn who needed the result in their relegation battle outbattled Broxburn and got their reward with their late winner. Broxburn need to look to respond positively in their trip to Dundonald Bluebell next weekend.
Full Time: Broxburn Athletic 0 – 1 Blackburn United
BLACKBURN UNITED SMITH, MILDREN , DRUMMOND , OWENS , MILLAR , MEIKLE , HUTTON , KANE , GARRAD , HOWE (BROWNE 84m) , HEATH SUBS , DEVINE , McCLUNG , WILSON , SAYERS , SAUNDERS
REFEREE MR A. GAMBLE ASSISTANTS MR A. BROWN , MR C. SANDERSON
BROXBURN ATH V DUNBAR UTD
ATTENDANCE 172
East of Scotland Premier League –Broxburn Athletic V Dunbar United – 09/04/2022
Broxburn welcomed Dunbar United to the Albyn for a resumption of the league campaign. Broxburn showed just 1 change from last week’s win at Leith Athletic in the League Cup Gillen replacing Nicol.
For Dunbar, fighting for their Premier League lives, 1 change was also made from the team who drew with Whitehill Welfare in the League Cup last week Jones replacing Balde.
The opening exchanges in the game were very even as both teams tried to come to terms with the strong breeze which Broxburn had to their advantage in the first half.
Dunbar created the first real chance in 12 minutes Fleming and Jones combining down the left with Jones getting a shot in which Wallace did well to beat away.
Broxburn tried to respond with Brass gathering the ball in nicely and sending a great pass down the wing for Mair but the wind took the ball out of the wingers reach.
In 16 minutes the same two players were prominent for Broxburn but once again the final ball was just lacking.
Jones was causing issues for the Brox down the left with his pass finding Neave who was given time to control and measure his shot which just went over the bar from 25 yards.
Broxburn continued to weave nice passing moves Newall, Brass, Barker and Donaldson involved with the latter’s deep cross to the back post just out of reach of the onrushing Newall.
The visitors also were working some neat moves S. Thomson and Jones winning a corner off Newall. From the corner the ball broke to Neave but his shot was well off target.
In 26 minutes Berry was booked for a high challenge on Brass. Greenhill took the free kick which was right on the money and well claimed under pressure by keeper Laing.
Two minutes later and Fleming was booked for a high challenge on Newall. Gillen was booked for Broxburn for a foul on Smith.
Broxburn’s first real opportunity was created in 30 minutes Mair playing the ball inside to Brass who turned and hit a cracking shot heading for the top corner bringing a brilliant diving save from Laing.
In 36 minutes Fleming went off injured for Dunbar, McFarlane being the replacement.
In 38 minutes Greenhill held off a couple of challenges before playing an incisive pass to Newall whose cross cum shot just cleared the bar and no more.
A real chance for the visitors in 40 minutes a Smith corner was swung in dangerously Broxburn didn’t deal with it leaving McFarlane to scoop the ball over from 6 yards out.
With half time approaching Gillen played a long ball to Brass who showed great control and cross to Mair whose header was collected by Greenhill but the ball wouldn’t sit for him and his shot was well off target.
Half Time: Broxburn Athletic 0 – 0 Dunbar United
Dunbar came out of the traps strongly in the second half with the wind at their backs. Neave fired in a free kick finding Berry whose shot was blocked for a corner. From the corner Smith found McFarlane who had a free header with Newall saving on the line for Broxburn.
In 50 minutes Broxburn got into their stride Donaldson making good ground on the left and passing to Mair whose shot was well off target. Greenhill was booked in the following minute.
The breakthrough came in 52 minutes Laing advanced to the edge of the penalty box to clear but only succeeded in playing the ball to MAIR who steadied himself before hitting an exquisite shot into the top left hand corner of the net.
The game had burst into life now and from a ball over the top with the Brox defence slow to react DEVLIN gathered the ball and shot past Wallace.
The visitors almost had the lead in the following minute a ball floated in nicely to the Broxburn box hit off a defender’s head which Wallace did well to save on his line.
Broxburn responded positively and Tait rode a couple of challenges down the left before sending over a pinpoint cross to the near post finding BRASS who neatly flicked the ball into the net. Time 60 minutes.
Mair fashioned another chance for himself in 64 minutes but didn’t have enough power on the effort to beat Laing.
In 68 minutes Nicol replaced Greenhill.
Dunbar thought they had an equaliser in 71 minutes after a mistake from Harrison, Jones slid the ball forward to Devlin who scored but was ruled offside.
In 75 minutes Dunbar made a change Neave went off for Bathgate.
Five minutes later they made another change Jones off and Balde on.
The substitute almost had an immediate impact playing the ball to Smith who hit a shot from 30 yards but wide of target.
In 89 minutes Thomson was booked for dissent for the visitors.
Harrison played a great long ball forward picking out Mair in 90 minutes who turned his man inside out on the bye line before shooting from what seemed an impossible angle hitting the inside of post luckily for the visitors breaking to safety.
In the 92nd minute a long throw from MacFarlane was not dealt with by the the Brox defence, the ball breaking to substitute BALDE who had time to take a touch and drill the ball into the left corner of the net to grab Dunbar a precious equalising goal.
Broxburn still had time to mount another offensive move Tait taking a corner from the left which Laing did well to tip away for the visitors.
A real sickener for Broxburn to lose a goal so late against a battling Dunbar side who maintain their unbeaten season against us. Derby action comes to the Albyn next Saturday with Blackburn United visiting.
Full Time: Broxburn Athletic 2 – 2 Dunbar United
DUNBAR UNITED LAING , G.THOMSON , DEVLIN , BERRY , S.THOMSON , HANDLING , JONES (SANEBALDE 80m) , NEAVE (BATHGATE 75m) , FLEMING (McFARLANE 36m) , SMITH , WHITSON , SUBS MACK , HAY
REFEREE MR K. BROWN ASSISTANTS MR S. ROSS , MR R. GORDON
BROXBURN ATH V MUSSELBURGH
Attendance 215
East of Scotland Premier League –Broxburn Athletic V Musselburgh Athletic
– 26/02/2022
Broxburn welcomed 5th placed Musselburgh Athletic to the Albyn on yet another day of blustery
conditions. Broxburn made 4 changes from their last game at Tranent, Binnie, Tait, Barker and Newall
for Mair, Nicol, Dan Nimmo and Trialist.
Musselburgh also made 4 changes to the side which defeated Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale last week,
Downie, Smith, Fiddler and Jeffries replacing Ballantyne, Thomson, White and O’Kane.
Broxburn started on the front foot and early move by Greg Binnie to Joe Tait to Gordon Donaldson almost produced an opener but for the visiting defence stepping in and knocking out for a corner . On 7 minutes Binnie should have done better when a good timed run and ball over the top saw him clear with a one on one but the Broxburn man pushed his shot well wide of the target . Musselburgh had their first chance when Darren Downie got the ball in the box but his shot was blocked by Shaun Harrison and out for a corner . Jordan Orru went on a great run down the left and cut into the box but his end shot took a deflection straight into the arms of Sean Donoghue .
In 25 minutes a mistake from keeper McGinlay from a poor kick out which went straight to Barker 25
yards from goal but he delayed slightly in passing with Musselburgh closing ranks quickly to prevent a
scoring opportunity.
Three minutes later Brass showed excellent control in the penalty box and fired a shot goalwards which
hit a Musselburgh defender, there were claims for handball but nothing was awarded.
The visitors responded in 31 minutes Woods slipping the ball to Smith who had a clear shot at goal but
he slid the ball past the post.
In 33 minutes Broxburn took the lead Newall did fine work down the right his cross to the back post was
neatly controlled by JOE TAIT and then he fired in a shot into the top corner of the net giving McGinlay no chance.
The Brox had their tails up and had a great chance to double their advantage Binnie flicking the ball out to Donaldson who was left with a clear run on McGinlay from the left side but his shot was straight at the keeper, the ball broke to Tait who curled his effort just wide of the right hand post.
The visitors fashioned a decent chance in 38 minutes after good work down the left Smith controlled well in the penalty box laid the ball off to Downie who struck his shot well only for Donaldson to get in a timely block for a corner.
From Jeffries corner Page headed just over the home bar.
Murray was booked for dissent.
In 40 minutes with a potential offside in the build up Musselburgh were awarded a penalty. Donoghue
took an extra touch his attempted clearance hitting an opponent the ball breaking to Smith who was
fouled by Murray. JOSH JEFFRIES dispatched the spot kick into the net to tie the score.
Half Time: Broxburn Athletic 1 – 1 Musselburgh Athletic
Musselburgh made a half time substitution Myles making way for Sipowicz.
Broxburn forced a corner in the first minute of the 2nd half taken by Greenhill he swung the ball in
effectively using the wind which McGinlay had to watch closely before confidently gathering.
In 47 minutes Orru was booked for foul on Newall.
Tait was having an excellent game and he put over a great cross in 51 minutes from the left which
McGinlay claimed well as Brass was on hand to punish any error.
Musselburgh’s first sight of the Brox goal in the 2nd half came after good work down the left between
Woods and Smith giving Orru a chance to cross which he did forcing a diving save from Donoghue which
he got a strong hand on to guide to safety.
In 58 minutes excellent play from Brass set Binnie away down the right his shot was saved by McGinlay
from the rebound his cross found Greenhill but Fiddler stepped in to avert the danger and clear.
In 62 minutes Brass once again fed Binnie down the right this time the striker advanced on McGinlay but
he couldn’t get enough on his flick to beat the keeper.
At the other end great defending from Murray prevented Smith getting in on goal.
Newall had been having some excellent runs down the right getting into the box he was tackled and just
couldn’t get a cross in and the ball was scrambled clear.
In 65 minutes Greenhill was replaced by Mair for Broxburn. Gregory replaced Reilly for Musselburgh.
A long ball from Gillen found the Brass , Binnie combination again this time Brass finding his effort
blocked.
Against the run of play the visitors took the lead in 72 minutes, substitute Gregory putting over a great cross for JORDAN SMITH who slid in to provide the finish.
In 76 minutes King and Ballantyne replaced Downie and Smith.
In 77 minutes Binnie went in to a challenge with the keeper in the air and was flattened resulting in a
penalty. McGinlay was booked for his challenge. GARY BRASS confidently converted the spot kick.
Beagley replaced Binnie for Broxburn.
In 80 minutes King tried to flick the ball over Harrison with hand ball been given just outside the box on the right. A great cross was played to the back post but Page was given offside.
The comeback was complete by the Brox in 81 minutes Brass won a free kick which was taken long and
deep by Harrison Brass won the header which was partially saved by McGinlay but ANDREW MAIR was on hand
to flick the ball into the net.
In 85 minutes the hard working Newall went down with cramp having to be replaced by Cowley.
The Brox were still pressing for goals Tait’s shot being blocked for a corner.
In 93 minutes a Gregory cross took a deflection off Gillen and was right on the money and needed
another strong diving save from Donoghue to prevent a late equaliser.
In 94 minutes Harrison spotted McGinlay off his line and tried an audacious effort from the half way line which beat the keeper but just went over the bar.
An excellent comeback win and team performance from Broxburn against an opponent just above us in
the league. This sets us up nicely for the upcoming League Cup campaign which starts for the Brox on
12th March at home to Craigroyston.
Full Time: Broxburn Athletic 3 – 2 Musselburgh
MUSSELBURGH McGINLEY , ORRU ,MYLES (SIPOWICZ 46m) , REILLY (GREGORY 65m) , JEFFRIES , WOODS ,REID , FIDDLER , DOWNIE (KING 76m) , SMITH (BALLANTYNE 76m) , PAGE . SUBS McRAE , HAMILL
REFEREE MR K.LINDSAY ASSISTANTS MISS V.ALLAN , MR A.BROWN
Penicuik Ath v Broxburn Ath
Tranent v Broxburn Ath
Attendance 120
East of Scotland Premier League – Tranent Juniors v Broxburn Athletic –
12/02/2022
Broxburn travelled east to to face title chasing Tranent at a very wet and windy Foresters Park. The Brox
made 4 changes from last weeks 3-1 win against Tynecastle. Dan Nimmo, Nicol, Mair and a Trialist
replacing Newall, Gray, Binnie and Tait.
Tranent made 3 changes from their last game on 29 January, Mason for Swain in goal, with McKenzie
and Knox replacing Greig and McCormack.
The home side made a bright start, Knox and Anderson combining well down the left with the former
firing in a shot which hit Gillen and went out for a corner.
From the corner Bauld won a header at the back post setting up Somerville but his shot hit the bar and
was cleared.
Broxburn were playing against the wind and were struggling to get a foothold in the game Murphy hitting
a shot just over the visitors bar in 5 minutes.
Problems continued to come down the left side Anderson and Knox again prominent. Knox’s cross was a
great one laying the ball on a plate for McIntosh but he somehow managed to scoop the ball over the bar
from 6 yards.
In 7 minutes Mair fouled Knox and from the free kick taken by Stevenson to Rutherford whose cross hit
Gillen the ball bouncing up and hitting his hand. The referee correctly waved away home penalty
appeals.
Broxburn were playing Brass as a lone striker trying to hit him with long balls. The visitors played a nice
move down the left Donaldson’s pass sending Gillen down the wing his cross blocked and cleared by the
home defence.
In 15 minutes a neat move from Tranent down the right with Stevenson playing the ball to Somerville
who fired over a dangerous cross which was well taken low down by Donoghue.
Anderson was having a great game for the home side and in 18 minutes he played a great through ball
to McIntosh but Donoghue was sharp off his line and got to the ball first to deny the striker.
In 19 minutes Broxburn put together their best move again down the left Donaldson hanging up a high
cross in the wind to the back post which Mair won but he couldn’t find one of his colleagues with the
home side clearing.
Broxburn went closer in 24 minutes again good play down the left Greenhill finding the trialist who found
Brass who sent over a great cross Mair sliding in at the back post but he couldn’t direct his effort on
target going just wide.
The Brox were growing into the game now and a great long ball from Greenhill needed a timely
intervention from Bauld to prevent Brass getting a run on goal.
Tranent responded in 27 minutes Knox once again cut in from the left but his shot was straight at
Donoghue. The same player went close again after a Greenhill error shooting narrowly past the post.
In 33 minutes Bauld and Rutherford combined down the left with the cross being well defended by
Murray for a corner. From the corner Donoghue didn’t claim the ball with the visitors defence doing well
to clear their lines.
The trialist played a great ball to Brass 2 minutes later but his shot was well blocked and cleared.
In 37 minutes from a foul on Stevenson, Rutherford took the kick quickly to ANDERSON who was not
closed down and allowed to steady himself before unleashing a 30 yard shot which flew into the top
corner of the net past Donoghue.
In 40 minutes a Knox cross from the left found Stevenson whose first shot was blocked by Nimmo and
his second effort was shot straight at Donoghue.
In 43 minutes from a short free kick taken by Greenhill, Donaldson’s cross was on the money but well
taken by Mason with Brass waiting to pounce on any error.
Half Time: Tranent Juniors 1 – 0 Broxburn Athletic
Tait replaced the injured Mair for Broxburn at the break.
In 47 minutes good work from Nicol as he laid the ball off to Donaldson who cracked a shot from 20
yards but it flew just wide.
Knox put over a dangerous cross from a free kick 2 minutes later which Donaldson won but there were
no Tranent players on hand to provide a finish.
The home side should have doubled their advantage in 55 minutes Stevenson sending McIntosh away
having outpaced Nimmo. Once again the finish was poor firing wide of the post.
Barker replaced Greenhill for Broxburn and in 65 minutes Miller and Docherty replaced Knox and
Somerville.
In 69 minutes following a foul on Tait, Donaldson’s free kick was gathered by Mason but he then dropped
the ball but recovered before any Broxburn player could take advantage.
Broxburn had a real let off in 71 minutes substitute Docherty’s cross being blocked for a corner by
Barker. From the kick the ball broke to Miller whose shot was brilliantly blocked on the goal line by Barker
and scrambled clear.
In 74 minutes Tait won a corner after a good run down the right. He then got in a shot from the corner
which was blocked and his second effort saved at his post by Mason.
In 76 minutes there were loud claims for a penalty when Harrison showed great strength to usher
McIntosh off the ball.
In 83 minutes with Broxburn pushing on to try and grab an equaliser Barker clipped a nice ball through
for the trialist to chase but it just eluded him.
In 84 minutes Wringe replaced McIntosh. Rutherford was then booked for a foul on Tait.
The home side then passed up another opportunity to seal the game Wringe outpacing Nimmo but he
shot wide with Miller unable to divert the ball into the net either.
Into injury time and Miller was booked for kicking the ball away.
With Broxburn all up the field for a free kick the ball was cleared giving a 3 on 1 break away which
Docherty couldn’t convert denied by a great save from Donoghue.
Conditions made things difficult for both sets of players but it was the home side who coped better
leading them to a deserved win. Broxburn put a lot into the game but just couldn’t fashion clear cut
chances especially when conditions were in their favour. A tough game awaits next week against another title contender Penicuik Athletic .
TRANENT MASON , STEVENSON , RUTHERFORD , BAULD , MURPHY , KNOX (MILLER 65m) , ANDERSON , McKENZIE , McINTOSH (WRINGE 87m) , SOMMERVILLE ( DOCHERTY 65m) , DONALDSON , SUBS THOMSON , MAUGHAN ,
REFEREE MR D. GRAVES ASSISTANTS MR. W. PARE , MR. C. DOYLE