Venue: Away

Attendance 130

Broxburn Athletic– Watt (GK). Munro, Rodden, G Page, Bell, Wardell, Jones, Douglas ©, Russell, Moyles. McCrory-Irving  

SUBS- Trialist (GK), Downie, Thomson, Kagni Soukpe , Turner, Mwangi & Morris.  

This weekend, we travel up the M9 to face University of Stirling in another tough fixture.  

Going into this match, University of Stirling FC lie in 11th position in the Lowland League.  The club lost a lot of players in the summer. Including Broxburn recent signings, Luke Morris and James Russell. But the club added, midfielder Carter Jenkins from Ayr United, right winger Jack Hodge from East Stirling, right back Jay Burns from Queen of The South and attacking midfielder Paul McCafferty joined on a free transfer.  The club is managed by ex-Broxburn player Chris Geddes, who is assisted by Sean Roycroft, who also had a spell at Broxburn. In the clubs last fixture, Stirling University lost 3-2 away to Caledonian Braves on Tuesday night. Finn Moffett and Ben Heal were the scorers for StirlingUniversity.  

University Of Stirling’s last 4 Games  

(20/8/24) Berwick Rangers (0-7) (W)  

(25/8/24) Hearts B (H) 2-2 (D)   

(31/8/24) East Stirling (A) 2-2 (D)  

(3/9/24) Caledonian Braves (A) 3-2 (L)  

 

Stirling are in all green kits, while Broxburn are in their traditional kit, red and white shirts, white shorts and red and white socks. Broxburn make two changes to the side that drew 2-2 with Bo’ness United on Tuesday night. In comes debutant Owen Wardell who joined from Bonnyrigg Rose on loan. Kieran Moyles also starts for Broxburn. They replace departing Callum Heath and Gary Brass.   

On 3 minutes, debutant Owen Wardell is free wide right and is attempted cross deflects for a throw in. Marky Munro picks up from a quick throw and his cross has too much on it and is just beyond Alassan Jones.  

Stirling University create their first chance of the game on 5 minutes. Thomas Vonk flies down the right and finds Finn Moffett, who miss kicks his shot and it trickles of the right-hand post.  

On 9 minutes, Errol Douglas nods on a long ball into the path of Kyle Bell. Bell finds Alassan Jones, whose shot is pushed away by Stirling University keeper Adam Buttigieg. The rebound falls too Owen Wardell whose shot is right at the Stirling University keeper.  

On 14 minutes, a corner by Jay Burns finds Isa Aslanoglu who heads over the bar.   

Good play by Kyle Bell who turns in the middle of the park and drives forward. Bell finds Owen Wardell whose shot was saved by Stirling University keeper Adam Buttigieg.   

On 23 minutes, a Stirling University corner is pushed away by Bob Watt into the path of Jack Hodge who fires way over the bar. Uni have another chance on 31 minutes. Thomas Vonk breaks down the right into the area, but his shot is also way over the bar.  

After a good spell of possession for Broxburn, Alassan Jones picks up from distance and his ambitious effort is over the bar.  

On 35 minutes, Stirling University have a huge chance to take the lead. Euan Walker skins Marky Munro and has only keeper to beat. Bob Watt makes a good save.  

 

A minute later, Kyle Bell plays in Scott McRory Irving whose shot is just wide of target. Been end to end stuff so far.  

On 41 minutes, a shot by Sam Martin has no power and is easily caught by Bob Watt.  

Big chance for Broxburn on 42 minutes. A Scott McRory Irving cross from the left finds Kyle Bell who shoots just wide of target.  

HALF TIME (0-0)  

On 51 minutes, a shot by Finn Moffett is saved by Bob Watt.  

On 53 minutes, Andy Rodden is fouled after taking a high ball down with a good touch. The free kick is taken centrally by Alassan Jones and his effort hits Jack Hodge in the face, we have a stoppage in play as Hodge receives treatment. On 61 minutes, Andy Rodden’s corner finds Errol Douglas who nods it in the direction of Greg Page. Page can’t steady himself and his shot is blocked. On 63 minutes, Andy Rodden finds Owen Wardell in on goal. His shot is palmed wide for the corner. From the resulting corner, Errol Douglas heads over the bar.  

GOAL! Stirling University take the lead. A Finn Moffett cross is cleared as far as Jack Hodge whose shot sends Bob Watt the wrong way and fly’s high into the net.   

STIRLING UNIVERSITY 1 (Hodge-63 Minutes)  

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 0   

Big chance for a Stirling University second on 65 minutes. Thomas Vonk beats the offside trap. His shot is saved by the outrushing Broxburn keeper Bob Watt.  

First in referee’s book is Stirling University’s Sam Martin on 65 minutes for a foul.  

GOAL! 2-0 Stirling University. A shot is half cleared as far as Thomas Vonk whose shot finds the right corner. Bob Watt got a hand to it but was beating by the power of the strike.  

STIRLING UNIVERSITY 2 (Vonk-66 Minutes)   

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 0  

DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (69 Minutes)  

ON-Darren Downie & Bryan Mwangi  

OFF- Alassan Jones & James Russell  

Broxburn defender Kieran Moyles is booked for dissent on 71 minutes.  

On 73 minutes, Marky Munro goes down with an injury and unfortunately can’t continue.  

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (74 Minutes)  

ON-Luke Morris  

OFF-Marky Munro  

On 76 minutes, an Andy Rodden cross finds Errol Douglas whose backward header is over the bar.  

Andy Rodden is booked on 77 minutes for a hand ball.  

GOAL! Broxburn pull one back. Another great Andy Rodden cross finds substitute Bryan Mwangi who beats the Stirling University to the ball and a brave header finds the net, injuring himself in the process.  

STIRLING UNIVERSITY 2 

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1 (Bryan Mwangi-79 Minutes)  

Unfortunately, Bryan Mwangi can’t continue after a bad head knock.  

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (80 Minutes)  

ON-Godwin Kagni-Soupke 

OFF-Bryan Mwangi  

 Broxburn push for a late equaliser. They have two quick successive corners that the home side defended well. On 90 minutes, an Errol Douglas thunderous effort smacks the bar bounces down and out, eventually Stirling University clear for another corner. Alassan Jones corner finds Greg Page who shoots over the bar.   

FULL TIME  

University Of Stirling 2 

Broxburn Athletic 1 (Mwangi)  

 

MATCH OFFICIALS 

REFEREE- Mr Hanvidge   

ASSISTANTS- Mr Gill & Mr Millar     

University Of Stirling – Buttigieg, Jeanes, Service, Aslanoglu, Heal, Hodge, Martin, Walker, Vonk, Moffett, Burns  

Subs- Sutherland, Regan, Trotter, Tallen, Manomey & Laird  

NEXT GAME  

South Challenge Cup Second Round  

Nithsdale Wanderers (A)  

Saturday the 14th of September  

Lorimer Park, Sanquhar 

14.00pm 

Attendance 229

Broxburn Athletic (4-2-3-1) – Pettigrew (GK), Munro, Rodden, G Page ©, J Page, Bell, Nimmo, Jones, Mwangi, Russell, McRory-Irving  

SUBS- Watt (GK), Downie, Heath, Morris, Moyles, Kagni-Soukpe & Millar  

We return to Albyn Park for a midweek league fixture, against Gala Fairydean.  

Gretna 2008 finished season 2023/24 in 17th position, three points ahead of relegated Edinburgh University. The club is managed by Vinny Parker, who is assisted by Kevin Somerville. The club recently added the signing of ex Workington Reds midfielder Greg McCaragher. He joins summer additions. Forward Stuart Douglas joins from Threave Rovers, defender Roan Steele from Carlisle City, midfielder Andy Oram joins from Queen of the South and midfielder Cameron Mulvanny signed from Clyde. In the clubs last fixture, they defeated Hearts B 6-1 at Raydale Park last Wednesday. Ian Anderson scored twice and there were also goals from Dean Brotherston, Jordon Holt, Liam Short & Sam Atkinson.   

Gretna 2008 last 4 Games  

(6/8/24) Cumbernauld Colts (A) 0-1 (W)  

(10/8/24) Linlithgow Rose (H) 1-3 (L) 

(17/8/24) Celtic B (H) 0-1 (L)   

(21/8/24) Hearts B (H) 6-1 (W)   

It was a warm but cloudy day in Gretna as both teams emerged from the changing rooms. Gretna 2008 are in black and white strips, black shorts and socks and are playing a 3-5-2 formation. Broxburn are in their traditional strips, red and white shirts, white shorts and red and white socks and are in a changed 4-2-3-1 formation. Broxburn make 3 changes to the team that defeated Gala Fairydean 3-0 last Tuesday night. In come Ross Nimmo, Kyle Bell and James Russell who replaces Errol Douglas, Nick Locke and Lewis Turner.  

On 5 minutes, a whipped Andy Rodden cross from the left is punched clear by Gretna’s keeper Jim Atkinson. On ten minutes, A free kick taken by Alassan Jones is wide of target. James Russell flies down the left and his cross finds Ross Nimmo, the returning Broxburn winger puts his effort just over the bar on 17 minutes.   

On 28 minutes, Gretna keeper Jim Atkinson shows safe hands as he comes to collect a dangerous looking Kyle Bell cross. Two minutes later, keeper Atkinson comes out to clear the danger, his clearance hits the back of James Russell and sends Alassan Jones who picks up possession on the left with an empty net, but his effort from a tight angle is just wide of target.  

On 35 minutes, Andy Rodden plays a good 1-2 with Bryan Mwangi. Rodden’s eventual cross is cleared by Gretna defender Stuart Douglas.   

Gretna create their first chance of the match on 39 minutes. A shot by Andy Oram deflects wide for a corner. On 42 minutes, Gregory McCaragher’s shot from the right hits the side netting for the hosts.   

Good bravery by James Russell who put his head down onto a loose ball to win possession. He plays a good ball through for Ross Nimmo whose shot is over the bar.   

HALF TIME (0-0) 

On 55 minutes, at the corner flag there is a bit of handbags between Broxburn right back Marky Munro and Gretna number 11 Cameron Mulvanny. Both players are booked by referee Birch.   

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN ATHLETIC (60 Minutes)  

ON- Callum Heath  

OFF-Ross Nimmo  

On 64 minutes, a shot by Andy Oram is wide by Gretna.  

Kyle Bell is fouled in the box and Broxburn have a penalty. GOAL!! Up steps Kyle Bell who slots his penalty into the right corner.   

GRETNA 2008 0 

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1 (Kyle Bell-Penalty-70 Minutes)  

On 72 minutes, a great cross by Callum Heath from the left is headed out for a throw in by Gretna defender Dickinson. On 74 minutes, a free kick by Alassan Jones is just wide of target.  

On 76 minutes, Gregory McCaracher makes a good run forward and is caught by both James Russell and Alassan Jones on the way through, both players are booked by referee Birch at the next stoppage in play.  

GOAL! Broxburn have a second. Jones drives into the area from the right and his shot deflects back into his path. He cuts inside, past the Gretna defender and scores into the left corner.   

GRETNA 2008 0 

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 2 (Alassan Jones-80 Minutes)   

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (85 Minutes)  

ON-Darren Downie  

OFF-Alassan Jones   

On 88 minutes, A Callum Heath cross finds Darren Downie who heads wide of target.  

Gretna push everything forward at the end of the match. Jack Dickinson’s latches on to a cross from the right, but his header has no power and is collected by Broxburn keeper Pettigrew.  

Broxburn hang onto a huge three points down at the Scottish borders and now look forward to a big match next week at Albyn Park against champions East Kilbride.   

FULL TIME  

Gretna 2008 0 

Broxburn Athletic 2 (Bell & Jones)   

MATCH OFFICIALS 

REFEREE- Mr Birch  

ASSISTANTS- Mr Viola & Mr McFarlane   

Gretna 2008 – Atkinson (GK & Captain), Potts, Tait, Dickinson, Douglas, Wooding-Holt, McCaragher, Oram, Brotherston, Short, Mulvanny 

Subs- Coates, Steele, Atkinson, Lambonby, Trialist (GK)   

NEXT GAME  

Lowland League  

East Kilbride (H) 

Saturday the 31st of August  

Albion Park  

3pm 

 

 

 

attendance 500

Broxburn Athletic (4-4-2) – Pettigrew (GK), Munro, Rodden, G Page, J Page, Jones, Douglas, Mwangi, Turner, Russell, Locke ©   

SUBS- Watt (GK), Morris, Nimmo, Downie, Heath, Moyles & Trialist.  

Broxburn travelled to Coatbridge on Tuesday night for our first midweek Lowland League game of the season, where we take on Albion Rovers.  

Albion Rovers finished season 23/24 in ninth position. In pre-season, the club made 4 additions to the first team in pre-season. From Cumbernauld Colts comes experienced defender Callum Hume and 21-year-old centre midfielder Kai Fitzpatrick. The club also added winger Paul Kennedy from Broomhill & left back Marcus Lavery from University of Stirling. The club is managed by ex-Rangers, Airdrieonians and Hearts player Sandy Clark, who is assisted by George Paterson. Going into the game, Rovers are undefeated in the Lowland League. In their last fixture, the drew at home last Saturday to Caledonian Braves, 1-1 at Cliftonhill. Callum Home was the scorer for Albion.   

Albion Rovers last 4 Games  

(20/7/24) Queens Park B (H)2-2 (D)    

(27/7/24) Gretna 2008 (A) 3-0 (W)   

(30/7/24) Hibernian B (A) 3-3 (wop) 

(3/8/24) Caledonian Braves (H) 1-1  

It was warm but cloudy in Coatbridge as the teams emerged from the old main stand at Cliftonhill. Albion Rovers were in yellow & red strips, with red shorts and socks and start with a 4-2-3-1 formation. Broxburn are in all navy and start with a 4-4-2 diamond. Broxburn make 2 changes to the defeat against Linlithgow last Saturday. In come Bryan Mwangi and Jordan Pettigrew who replace Kyle Bell & Bob Watt.  

The game sees its first booking in only 4 minutes, and its for Broxburn midfielder Lewis Turner. The Albion Rovers winger goes down under the challenge and Turner goes to send the ball up the park and unintentionally hits the Albion player with the ball. Referee rushed over and flashed the yellow, but only gave the home side a throw in.  

On 8 minutes, Broxburn have a penalty! Andy Rodden is brought down on the edge of the area. Up steps Errol Douglas who slots his penalty into the right corner for his third goal of the season.  

ALBION ROVERS 0  

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1 (Errol Douglas-Pen-9 Minutes)  

Albion tried to hit back and had a few chances. On 12 minutes, Bright Prince had a shot that lacked power and was easily collected by Broxburn keeper Pettigrew,  

On 22 minutes, Andy Rodden delivers a good cross for Broxburn captain Nick Locke whose header is saved by Albion keeper Connelly. Then, the home side had two consecutive corners, both expertly defended by Jonathan Page. On 36 minutes, Marky Munro with a good pass over finds Andy Rodden in space on the left, His ball in finds Nick Locke whose header is over the bar.   

On 41 minutes, Bright Prince manages to get away from two Broxburn players. He cuts it back to McKintosh whose shot is wide of target.  

GOAL! Broxburn have a second! Errol Douglas picks up the loose ball and his shot beats Albion keeper Connelly for his fourth goal in three games.   

ALBION ROVERS 0  

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 2 (Errol Douglas-44 Minutes)   

HALF TIME (2-0 Broxburn)   

Jordan Pettigrew’s clearance from a slack back pass deflects off Bright Prince and fly over to the right, Andy Rodden clears the danger for a throw in, with a well-executed sliding tackle. On 52 minutes, A good cross by Lewis Turner finds Errol Douglas who heads wide of target.  

We have a stoppage in play as Albion Rovers number 2 Adam Fernie is down injured, Unfortunately Fernie can’t continue and is replaced by Nathan Brown.   

On 57 minutes, Murray McKintosh Is booked for a foul on Lewis Turner.  

On the hour mark, Andy Rodden cross from a free kick finds Errol Douglas whose header is wide. On 69 minutes, Alassan Jones cross finds Greg Page. Greg Page lays it off for Jonathan Page whose shot is saved by Albion keeper Connelly.  

GOAL!  Broxburn score again! A Lewis Turner free kick takes a deflection sending Albion keeper Connelly the wrong way.  

ALBION ROVERS 0  

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 3 (Lewis Turner -76 Minutes) 

On 81 minutes, Broxburn keeper James Russell is booked for a foul.  

DOUBLE BROXBURN SUBSTITUTION (82 Minutes)  

ON- Darren Downie & Callum Heath  

0FF-Errol Douglas & Alassan Jones 

On 84 minutes, Nick Locke is booked! From our viewpoint it looked like he took the ball. The resulting free kick is taken by Kennedy, whose effort is just over the bar.  

On 89 minutes, Albion Rovers winger Kennedy is booked for a late challenge.  

Just what the boys needed after a heavy defeat to Linlithgow last weekend, a good result against a good side. Now for Cumbernauld Colts at home.   

FULL TIME  

Albion Rovers 0 

Broxburn Athletic 3 (Douglas x2 & Turner)   

MATCH OFFICIALS 

REFEREE- Mr Ashwood  

ASSISTANTS- Mr Hannah & Mr Martin   

Albion Rovers – Connelly (GK), Lavery, Fernie, Reid ©, McCaw, McKintosh, McMahon, Kennedy, Kirkpatrick, Tran, Prince 

Subs- Walker (GK), Home, Paton, McMillan, Brown & Duncan   

NEXT GAME  

Lowland League  

Saturday the 10th of August  

Cumbernauld Colts(H) 

Albyn Park  

3pm  

ATTENDANCE 525

Broxburn Athletic (4-4-2) – Watt (GK), Munro, Rodden, G Page, J Page, Bell, Russell, Turner, Locke ©, Jones, Douglas

SUBS- Pettigrew (GK), Moyles, Morris, Nimmo, Heath, Downie & Mwangi.

Broxburn Athletic travelled the short distance to Prestonfield for the Union Canal Derby vs Linlithgow Rose.

Linlithgow Rose finished season 23/24 in 8th position. The club is managed by Gordon Herd, who is assisted by John Millar & Eammon Fullerton. The club have been active in the transfer market this summer. With the additions of Sean Brown from Spartans, Jacob Comerford from East Fife & Jake Henderson from East Kilbride. The club also announced the signing of Auchinleck Talbot defender Craig McCracken last week. In the clubs opening game of the 2024/24 season, Linlithgow lost 1-0 away to Berwick Rangers last Saturday.

 

Linlithgow Rose’s Last 4 Games

(9/7/24) Motherwell (H) 2-4 (L)

(13/7/24) St Mirren (H) 4-0 (W)

(20/7/24) Tayport (A) 4-1 (L)

(27/7/24) Berwick Rangers (A) 1-0 (L)

The teams emerge to a good crowd at Prestonfield for the first Union Canal derby in over a year, Linlithgow Rose are in maroon shirts, white shorts and maroon socks and are

playing a 4-3-3 formation. Broxburn Athletic are in their changed kits. Gold & black shirts, shorts and socks and start with a 4-4-2 diamond formation. Broxburn Athletic make 4 changes from the team that defeated Blackburn midweek in come Bob Watt, Jonathan Page, Lewis Turner, Alassan Jones & Errol Douglas who replace Jordan Pettigrew, Kieran Moyles, Callum Heath, Ross Nimmo and Darren Downie in the starting eleven.

Linlithgow are first to threaten on 2 minutes. A long ball forward finds Sean Brown in behind the Broxburn defence. But the ex-Spartans players effort is saved by Bob Watt. On 4 minutes, Sean Brown bullies Andy Rodden of the ball over on the left and picks up possession with just the keeper to beat. His low effort is saved again by Bob Watt. Another long ball finds Linlithgow’s Louis Maguire in on goal, but Broxburn midfielder James Russell does well to intercept and knock out for a Linlithgow corner.

GOAL! Linlithgow take the lead. Dylan Patterson’s picks up just outside the box. He cuts inside and scores a superb effort into the top left corner leaving Bob Watt no chance.

LINLITHGOW ROSE 1 (Paterson-7 Minutes)

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 0

A shot by Linlithgow Rose number 19 Laurie Devine is palmed wide by Bob Watt on 11 minutes.

First in the referee’s book is Broxburn’s Marky Munro for a foul, seemed a bit harsh.

GOAL! Linlithgow have a second goal! Sean Brown collects from a Callum Rae cross and lays it off for Laurie Devine who scores high into the net.

LINLITHGOW ROSE 2 (Devine-15 Minutes)

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 0

Next in the book is Lewis Turner for a foul on 16 minutes. Broxburn skipper Nick Locke has a shot saved by Linlithgow keeper Binnie. On 20 minutes, Lewis Turner’s free kick from the left is right over the goalmouth but has no takers and rolls out for a goal kick.

GOAL! Broxburn pull one back. A corner by Lewis Turner finds Jonathan Page who heads home at the back post for his first goal for the club.

LINLITHGOW ROSE 2

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1 (Jonathan Page-21 Minutes)

GOAL! A minute later, Linlithgow retain their two-goal advantage. Laurie Devine picks up outside the box and his shot finds the bottom right corner.

LINLITHGOW ROSE 3 (Devine-22 Minutes)

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1

On 25 Minutes, Broxburn captain Nick Locke’s half volley is wide of target. A minute later, Broxburn Athletic have a penalty. Errol Douglas is taken down in the box and referee Struthers points to the spot. GOAL! Douglas steps up and converts into the left corner.

LINLITHGOW ROSE 3

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 2 (Errol Douglas-PEN-27 Minutes)

GOAL! Its 4-2 to the hosts. Broxburn keeper Bob Watt comes to clear the ball up the park but miss kicks it right to Sean Brown. The Linlithgow number 9 scores from 40 yards into an empty net.

LINLITHGOW ROSE 4 (Brown-34 Minutes)

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 2

Big penalty shouts for Linlithgow penalty on 37 minutes. Callum Rae goes down from a Greg Page challenge. Referee Struthers waves play on.

Bob Watt comes out to clear a ball and his clearance hits the back of the Linlithgow number 7 Dylan Paterson and goes wide of target.

Big chance for Broxburn right on half time. A long ball forward fids Alassan Jones in on the right. His effort only hits the side netting.

HALF TIME (4-2 Linlithgow Rose)

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (At Half Time)

ON-Ross Nimmo

OFF-James Russell

On 47 minutes, Alassan Jones’s shot is right at Linlithgow keeper Binnie.

On 49 minutes, Errol Douglas is booked for a foul.

GOAL! What a finish! Laurie Devine has his hattrick for the hosts. A good ball over finds the Linlithgow number 19 who riffles high into the right corner.

LINLITHGOW ROSE 5 (Devine-57 Minutes)

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 2

TREBLE BROXBURN SUBSTITUION (63 Minutes)

ON-Darren Downie, Bryan Mwangi & Callum Heath

OFF-Alassan Jones, Marky Munro & Errol Douglas

On 76 minutes, a good through ball by Nick Locke finds Darren Downie, but the stand side linesman puts his flag up. Looked very tight.

On 78 minutes, a PJ McGiff chipped effort is just over the bar for the hosts.

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (83 Minutes)

On-Kieran Moyles

Off-Greg Page

GOAL! It’s a sixth goal for Linlithgow. Paul Simpson is in and slots it over Bob Watt!

LINLITHGOW ROSE 6 (Simpson-87 Minutes)

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 2

On 90 minutes, Ross Nimmo’s free kick is just wide of target.

Not a good day for Broxburn today, but the boys will regroup for another big game in Coatbridge on Tuesday night.

FULL TIME

Linlithgow Rose 6

Broxburn Athletic 2 (J Page, Douglas)

MATCH OFFICIALS

REFEREE- Mr Struthers

ASSISTANTS- Mr Gill & Mr McFeat