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BROXBURN ATHLETIC V CELTIC “B”
BROXBURN ATHLETIC V GRETNA 2008
BROXBURN ATH V AYR UTD
BROXBURN ATHLETIC V LINLITHGOW ROSE
BROXBURN ATHLETIC V TRANENT
Attendance 295
Broxburn Athletic–Watt (GK), Munro, G Page, Bell, Wardell, Downie, Mwangi, Ellis, McRory-Irving, Millar, Locke ©.
SUBS- Rodden, Smith, Turner, Thomson, MacDonald.
We returned to league action after the Christmas period, with a home fixture against Tranent Juniors at Albyn Park on Saturday.
Tranent currently lie in third position, only a point of second Celtic B with two games in hand and three points off leaders East Kilbride. The club have won twelve, drawn six and lost three of their twenty-one fixtures so far this season.
The last meeting between the two sides was on Tuesday the 27th of February 2024 in the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup Quarter Final. An injury time Nick Locke strike put Broxburn into the semi final with a 1-0 win on the night.
Players to watch for the hosts on Saturday include, ex Hibernian and Edinburgh City winger Danny Handling, left back Adam McGowan, right back Euan Bauld and striker Harry Girdwood. The club is managed by ex-Hearts youth player Jonny Stewart who is assisted by Steven Hislop
In the clubs last fixture, Tranent defeated Caledonian Braves at Foresters Park last Saturday in the Lowland League. Scorers for Tranent were Harry Girdwood and Ben Miller.
Tranent’s Last Four Games(7/12/24) Albion Rovers (A) 2-2 (D)
(10/12/24) Bo’ness United (A) 1-2 (W)
(14/12/24) Celtic B (H) 0-0 (D)
(21/12/24) Caledonian Braves (H) 2-1 (W)
Broxburn Athletic are in their traditional home kits. Red and white shirts, white shorts and red and white socks. Tranent are in all blue kits. Broxburn make one change from the team that defeated Whitburn 1-0 in the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup fourth round last Saturday. In comes Lewis Turner to replace Darren Downie.
Tranent create the first chance of the match on 8 minutes. Dean Brett finds Joe Viola on the left whose shot is saved by Bob Watt.
On 9 minutes, a Marcus Miller cross finds Owen Wardell, whose shot is saved by Tranent keeper Kelby Mason.
To the amusement of most of the supporters in attendance, on 17 minutes we have a stoppage in play as a dog got on the park next to the stand.
On 20 minutes, Tranent’s Scott Gray latches on to a long ball in behind the Broxburn defence. His shot is saved by Bob Watt.
Tranent have another chance on 25 minutes. An initial shot by Dean Brett is parried and, on the rebound, Brett’s shot is blocked by Greg Page.
GOAL! Tranent take the lead! From a corner, Broxburn clear as far as Joe Viola wide left. His cross finds Danny Handling and the ex-Hibernian midfielders shot is flicked home by Harry Girdwood for the opening goal of the game.
BROXBURN ATHLETIC 0
TRANENT 1 (Girdwood-27 Minutes)
On 28 minutes, a shot by Danny Handling is saved by Bob Watt as Tranent push for a second before the half time break.
First booking of the game comes on 42 minutes. Marcus Miller is booked for a pull on Joe Viola.
On 43 minutes, Tranent have a dangerous free kick. Euan Greig takes and finds Danny Handling whose header is saved by Broxburn keeper Bob Watt.
Next in the book is Tranent’s Harry Girdwood for a foul on Bryan Mwangi on the touchline on 45 minutes.
On 46 minutes, a Lewis Turner shot is over the bar.
Deep in injury time Broxburn have a corner. The corner is fizzed in by Owen Wardell and Tranent keeper Kelby Mason palms it over the bar for another Broxburn corner. Tranent defend the resulting corner to take them to the half time break.
HALF TIME (1-0 Tranent)
Broxburn start the better of the two teams in the second half. The first chance of the half comes on 46 minutes. Kyle Bell plays in Owen Wardell who drags his shot wide of target. On 47 minutes, Marky Munro has space high up the right flank. He delivers a good cross that is missed by two Broxburn players. On 49 minutes, Owen Wardell is close with a shot that is narrowly wide of the left-hand post. Wardell comes close again on 51minutes. His fizzed shot from the right is cleared of the line by Robbie McIntyre.
GOAL! Broxburn equalise! Bryan Mwangi is running at pace down the left. He picks out Kyle Bell with a good pass, Belly takes a great first touch before scoring with a powerful effort, low into the left corner.
BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1 (Kyle Bell-52 Minutes)
TRANENT 1
Chance for Tranent on 58 minutes. Joe Viola’s shot from the left is narrowly wide of target. Next in the referee’s book is Rauri Ellis for a challenge on Joe Viola outside the box. On the hour mark, Kyle Bell comes close for the hosts with a low drive that is narrowly wide. Great play by Nick Locke. He picks up, takes on the Tranent defender before finding Bryan Mwangi. Mwangi’s shot is over the bar.
GOAL! Broxburn take the lead. Good pressing from Bryan Mwangi who intercepts the Tranent centre half. Mwangi cuts it over for skipper Nick Locke who scores a tap in from close range to give the badgers the lead.
BROXBURN ATHLETIC 2 (Nick Locke-70 Minutes)
TRANENT 1
Next in the referee’s book is Tranent substitute Guy McGarry for simulation in the box on 73 minutes. McGarry has a chance to equalise on 76 minutes. His shot is saved by Broxburn keeper Bob Watt.
We have a stoppage in play on 77 minutes. Ben Miller & Dean Brett are booked after an altercation with a fan.
SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (82 Minutes)
ON-Adam McDonald
OFF-Lewis Turner
On 84 minutes, Owen Wardell delivers a deep cross that finds Nick Locke whose glancing header looks to be going wide, but Bryan Mwangi keeps the ball in on the left. He finds Nick Locke in space and his shot is blocked by McIntyre.
SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (90 Minutes)
ON- Jonathan Page
OFF- Nick Locke
Tranent throw everything at an equaliser. They have a shot cleared of the line by Greg Page in the dying seconds. But Broxburn hang on to a huge three points and end 2024 with a victory. Nick Locke, Kyle Bell, Greg Page and Bryan Mwangi were all outstanding today. And a mention for Marky Munro who is starting to find his fitness. Had a good game at right back for Broxburn today.
See you all down at Tranent next Saturday. Have a Happy New Year when it comes. Mon The Badgers
FULL TIME
Broxburn Athletic 2 (Bell, Locke)
Tranent 1
MATCH OFFICIALS
REFEREE- Ross Birrell
ASSISTANTS- Ewan Pow & Lauchlan Dougall
Tranent – Mason (GK), Brett, McIntyre, Bauld, Stirling, Greig, Gordon, Viola, S Gray, Handling & Girdwood
Subs- Beveridge (GK), Hutchings, Stewart, Doan, Miller & McGarry.
NEXT GAME
Saturday the 4th of January 2025
Lowland League
Tranent (Away)
Foresters Park
3PM
BROXBURN ATHLETIC V ALBION ROVERS
BROXBURN ATHLETIC V STIRLING UNIVERSITY
Attendance 175
BROXBURN ATHLETIC V JEANFIELD SWIFTS
Attendance 130
Broxburn Athletic–Pettigrew (GK), G Page ©, Bell, Wardell, Mwangi, Smith, Brass, Ellis, McLeod-Kay, McRory-Irving, Millar
SUBS- Watt (GK), Munro, J Page, Jones, Thomson, MacDonald, Locke
It was more cup action for Broxburn on Tuesday night as we take on Perth side Jeanfield Swifts at Albyn Park in the East of Scotland qualifying Cup third round
Jeanfield Swifts currently lie in fourth position in the East of Scotland Premier League. Winning eight, drawing three and losing two of their thirteen fixtures so far.
No strangers to the Badgers, Swifts finished third last season in our East of Scotland Premier League 2023/24 championship winning season. three points behind second place side Musselburgh Athletic. In the last fixture between the sides, it was a 1-1 draw at Riverside Stadium last April in the East of Scotland Premier League. Christopher Dodd gave Swifts the lead on four minutes, but Broxburn hit back on seventy-three minutes, when a Jeanfield defender put the ball in his own net from a Gary Brass cross.
The club is managed by ex Luncarty gaffer Robbie Howden who has been in charge since June 2023. He is assisted by ex Luncarty player Chris Anton. Players to watch on Tuesday night are striker Rhys Davies, ex Rangers youth player Archie Campbell and recent signing, forward Mark Smith who joined the club from Sauchie on Monday.
To get to this stage in the competition. Broxburn defeated Blackburn United 5-0 in Albyn Park in July in the second round. Darren Downie scored twice while, Nick Locke, Greg Page and Alassan Jones all got on the scoresheet. Jeanfield Swifts defeated Bo’ness United 2-0 at the Riverside Stadium. Achie Campbell and Kyle Green secured the Perth sides place in Round three.
Jeanfield Swifts Last Four Games
(26/10/24) Edinburgh City (H) 1-1 (LOP)
(2/11/24) Hutchison Vale (H) 1-2 (L)
(5/11/24) Hill of Beath (A) 2-1 (L)
(9/11/24) Dunbar United (A) 1-1 (D)
Broxburn Athletic are in their traditional kits, red and white shirts, white shorts and red and white socks. Visitors Jeanfield Swifts are in all lime green kits. Broxburn make four changes from the team that defeated Stranraer on Saturday 2-1 at Stair Park in the Scottish Cup. In comes, Jordan Pettigrew, Bryan Mwangi, Ruari Ellis and Marcus Miller, who replace Bob Watt, Jonathan Page, Andy Rodden and Alassan Jones.
First chance of the match comes for the hosts on 4 minutes. A Finn McLeod Kay deflected shot is wide of target. On 6 minutes, Gary Brass has a shot wide for Athletic.
With a cracking bit of skill, Bryan Mwangi turns away from his marker and finds Fionn McLeod Kay, before playing in the running Mwangi, unfortunately the pass has too much on it for Mwangi.
Jeanfield create their first chance of the match on 15 minutes, a shot by Oliver Hamilton is wide of goal.
Huge chance for Broxburn. Greg Page plays a long ball forward that finds Owen Wardell, the wee man makes a great touch and unleashes a powerful volley that hits the upright. First in the referee’s book is Scott McRory Irving for a foul on 28 minutes. On 35 minutes, a Kyle Bell shot deflects for a corner. The resulting corner is half cleared, but Broxburn work the loose ball too Scott McRory Irving whose shot was saved by Swifts keeper Ben Swinton.
Jeanfield Swifts have the ball in the net on 39 minutes, but its ruled offside.
Next in the referee’s book is Jeanfield Swifts defender Kieran Stewart who fouled Broxburn striker Gary Brass on 39 minutes.
On 43 minutes, Owen Wardell takes it to the byline on the right before delivering a dangerous cross that is missed by stand in skipper Greg Page at a tight angle.
HALF TIME (0-0)
We are delayed for 10 minutes for an injury to the linesman who has cut his ear.
On 50 minutes, a dangerous cross from the left by Marcus Miller is missed by Gary Brass. On 53 minutes, Broxburn have another chance. Owen Wardell is fouled just outside the box on the right. Bryan Mwangi’s takes the free kick, and his powerful cross is headed wide by Marcus Miller. A minute later, Owen Wardell plays an excellent ball through for Bryan Mwangi, who takes a touch past outrushing Swifts keeper Ben Swinton before Kieran Stewart makes a vital block for the Perth side.
On the 58 minutes, a Kieran Stewart shot for Jeanfield Swifts is saved by Broxburn keeper Jordan Pettigrew. A great stop by the returning Broxburn keeper. Next in the referee’s book is Ronan McMurchie for a foul on Owen Wardell on 67 minutes.
DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (68 Minutes)
ON- Alassan Jones & Nick Locke
OFF-Owen Wardell & Fionn McLeod Kay
On 74 minutes, a shot by Ronan McMurchie is just wide for Swifts.
SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (78 Minutes)
ON-Conor Thomson
OFF-Scott McRory Irving
For the second game in a row, we go to extra time….
EXTRA TIME (1ST HALF)
SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (90 Minutes)
ON-Adam MacDonald
OFF-Kyle Bell
GOAL! Broxburn have the lead. A long ball into the box from Alassan Jones Is missed by Swifts keeper Ben Swinton. Stand in skipper Greg Page was on hand to knock home the loose ball.
BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1 (Greg Page-105 Minutes)
JEANFIELD SWIFTS 0
Next in the book is Joseph Smith for a foul on Swifts number 16, Ronan McMurchie.
EXTRA TIME (2ND HALF)
GOAL! Jeanfield equalise! A good ball in finds Matthew Cullerton who scores from close range.
Broxburn Athletic 1
Jeanfield Swifts 1 (Cullerton-110 minutes)
Good play by Broxburn. Bryan Mwangi takes on the Swifts left back before delivering another dangerous cross that finds Alassan Jones. The Broxburn midfielder’s header is saved by keeper Swinton. There were chances at the end for Alassan Jones from a free kick and a shot by Nick Locke is saved by Swinton. But we are going to penalties at the Albyn.
PENALTIES
(BRO) Nick Locke (scores) 1-0 Broxburn
(JEA)Kieran Stewart (misses) 1-0 Broxburn
(BRO) Conor Thomson (misses) 1-0 Broxburn
(JEA) Patrick Brown (scores) 1-1
(BRO) Bryan Mwangi (scores) 2-1 Broxburn
(JEA) Oliver Hamilton (misses) 2-1 Broxburn
(BRO) Greg Page (scores) 3-1 Broxburn
(JEA) Ross Philip (scores) 3-2 Broxburn
(BRO) Gary Brass (scores) 4-2 Broxburn
Broxburn progress on penalties and progress to the East of Qualifying Cup fourth round, where we take on Whitburn Juniors away on Saturday December the 21st with a 1pm kick off.
FULL TIME
Broxburn Athletic 1 (G Page)
Jeanfield Swifts 1
Broxburn won 4-2 on penalties
MATCH OFFICIALS
REFEREE- Clyde Buchan
ASSISTANTS- Richard Kay & Michael Dixon
Jeanfield Swifts – Swinton (GK), Stewart, Brown, Hamilton, Smith, Philip, Dodd, Campbell, Cullerton
Subs- Downs (GK), Anton, Whitehead, McMurchie, Struthers, Urquhart & Green
NEXT GAME
Saturday the 7th of December
Lowland League
University of Stirling (H)
Albyn Park
3pm
BROXBURN ATHLETIC V CLYDEBANK
Attendance 401
Broxburn Athletic–Watt (GK), Munro, Rodden. G Page, J Page, Bell, Wardell, Jones, Douglas ©, Brass, McRory Irving
SUBS- Pettigrew (GK), Mwangi, Smith, Thompson, McLeod-Kay, Miller & Ellis.
Broxburn Athletic take a break from league action this weekend, with the visit of West of Scotland current undefeated league leaders Clydebank in the South Regional Challenge Cup fourth round.
West of Scotland league leaders Clydebank Fc are still undefeated in the 2024/25 season. They have won eight and drawn one of their nine league fixtures. The club are on twenty-five points, four points ahead of second place Johnstone Burgh. The club play their home games at Holm Park, where they groundshare with local side Yoker FC. The club is managed by ex-Albion Rovers and East Stirling player Gordon Moffat. Players to look out for is ex Aberdeen and Dundee midfielder Nicky Low and experienced striker Nicky Miller who is the top scorer and ex Stranraer youth player, Keir Samson. In the clubs last fixture, they drew 0-0 in league action away at Largs Thistle, despite being down to ten men early in the game, with Adam Hodge seeing red in the 13th minute.
Clydebank FC Last Four Games
(19/10/24) Cumnock (H) 1-0 (W)
(26/10/24) Keith (A) 0-4 (W)
(2/11/24) Whitletts Victoria (A) 0-7 (W)
(9/11/24) Largs Thistle (A) 0-0 (D)
How the clubs reached this stage
BROXBURN ATHLETIC
(1st Round) Ardrossan Winton Rovers (A) 3-4
(2nd Round) Nitsdale Wanderers (A) 2-10
(3rd Round) Thorn Athletic (A) 1-3
CLYDEBANK
(1st Round) Ardeer Thistle (A) 0-4
(2nd Round) Caledonian Locomotives (H) 7-1
(3rd Round) Dalkeith Thistle (H) 5-1
Broxburn are in their traditional kits, red and white shirts, white shorts and red and white socks. Visitors Clydebank are in all black and red. Broxburn Athletic make four changes from the team that lost 5-1 to Celtic B last Saturday in the Lowland League. Into the team come, Owen Wardell, Jonathan Page, Marky Munro and Kyle Bell. They replace Conor Thompson, Bryan Mwangi, Joseph Smith and Ruari Ellis.
Broxburn Athletic are first to threaten in the 1st minute. Gary Brass plays in Owen Wardell in on goal. But the on-loan Bonnyrigg winger is offside.
GOAL! Clydebank have an early lead. Lee Gallacher’s free is headed on in the direction of Liam McGonigle. The Clydebank wingers cross in is parried by Bob Watt, but only as far as Matt Niven who forces his effort over the line for the opening goal of the game.
BROXBURN ATHLETIC 0
CLYDEBANK FC 1(Niven-6 Minutes)
GOAL! 2-0 to the visitors. A very good goal. Oison McHugh plays a one-two with Liam McGonigle who scores high into the net.
BROXBURN ATHLETIC 0
CLYDEBANK FC 2 (McGonigle-9 Minutes)
The visitors create another two chances in quick succession. McGonigle flies past Marky Munro and plays in Nicky Little whose effort is just wide. Then, Liam McGonigle takes on Marky Munro again plays in Ciaran Mulcahy, who from a tight angle hits the post.
First in referee’s book is Broxburn Athletic midfielder Scott McRory Irving for a late challenge in the middle of the park on 24 minutes.
After a slow start, Broxburn create a half chance on 28 minutes. Owen Wardell’s dangerous cross from the left is knocked behind for a corner. From the resulting corner taken by Alassan Jones, its eventually is worked to Marky Munro whose shot hits the side netting from a tight angle on the right.
On 35 minutes, Errol Douglas is booked for a late tackle on the right wing. Gary Brass is also booked for his protests.
On 40 minutes, Clydebank come close again. Dean Cairns runs through on goal and shoots just wide of target.
On 41 minutes, Broxburn’s day goes from bad to worse. Gary Brass is shown a second yellow card for a foul on Oison McHugh and Broxburn are reduced to ten men just before half time.
On 43 minutes, Alassan Jones is fouled just outside the box. Jones takes the resulting free kick, and his effort is over the bar.
HALF TIME (2-0 Clydebank)
Next in the referee’s book is Kyle Bell for a foul on 51 minutes.
On 58 minutes, Owen Wardell is played through on goal and his shot hits the bar for the hosts. On 59 minutes, Alassan Jones shot is just wide of target.
GOAL! 3-0 Clydebank. A deep cross from Oison McHugh finds Ciaran Mulcahy whose bullet header nestles into the left corner.
BROXBURN ATHLETIC 0
CLYDEBANK 3 (Mulcahy-61 Minutes)
A shot from distance from Nicky Low nearly catches Broxburn keeper Bob Watt out but the Broxburn keeper gets a hold of it.
BROXBURN DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION (64 Minutes)
ON-Joseph Smith & Fionn McLeod Kay
OFF-Marky Munro & Alassan Jones
On 73 minutes, Matt Niven heads wide for the visitors. The Bankies have the ball in the net on 74 minutes through Ciaran Mulcahy, but he is ruled offside.
BROXBURN DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION (75 Minutes)
ON-Conor Thomson & Bryan Mwangi
OFF-Owen Wardell & Kyle Bell
On 78 minutes, a shot from Broxburn midfielder Fionn McLeod Kay is saved by Clydebank keeper Connor Keaney. Two minutes later, a cross from McLeod Kay finds Bryan Mwangi whose header is wide of target.
Another chance for Clydebank on 87 minutes. Tiwi Daramola plays in Nicky Low, whose shot is saved by Bob Watt.
On 90 minutes, a long ball finds Broxburn striker Errol Douglas, but Clydebank defender Matt Niven does well to get his body in front of Douglas and win the goal kick.
GOAL! 4-0 Clydebank in injury time. Nicky Little is played in from a long ball by the Bankies right back and cooly slots home.
BROXBURN ATHLETIC 0
CLYDEBANK FC 4 (Little-92 Minutes)
Not a good day at Albyn Park for Broxburn against a very good Clydebank side. There is going to be bumps in the road this season. Now its Hearts B at Ainslie Park next Friday night where we look to bounce back.
FULL TIME
Broxburn Athletic 0
Clydebank FC 4
MATCH OFFICIALS
REFEREE- Lewis Hogarth
ASSISTANTS- Mark Harris & Lewis Brown
Clydebank Fc – Keaney (GK), Niven, Gallacher, Cairns, Mulcahy, Little, McGonigle, McHugh, Syme, Low, Grant
Subs- Ross (GK), Hodge, Mackenzie, Darroch, Truesdale, McLernan & Daramola
NEXT GAME
Friday the 22nd of November
Lowland League
Hearts B (Away)
Ainslie Park
19.45PM