Venue: Home

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

Attendance 175

Attendance 235

Broxburn Athletic–Watt (GK), Smith, Rodden, G Page, J Page, Bell, Jones, Douglas ©, Mwangi, Brass, McRory-Irving.

SUBS- Ford (GK), Downie, Thomson, Ellis, Russell, McLeod Kay & Millar

Broxburn returned to Albyn Park for a fixture against current league leaders Caledonian Braves, last Tuesday night.

Table toppers Caledonian Braves are still undefeated in the league. Winning 10 & drawing 5 of their 15 games so far this season. Striker Ross McNeil is not just the club’s top scorer, but the leagues top scorer with 14 goals. Joining McNeil with players to watch on Tuesday night, is strike partner Reg McLaren and midfielder’s Cammy Bremner and Lennon Walker. Plus, Centre Back pairing Daniel Martins and Robbie Stewart. In the last meeting between the two clubs, it was a 1-1 stalemate at Alliance Park back in early October.  Ross McNeil gave the hosts the lead on 6 minutes, with a header from close range. Broxburn equalised on 34 minutes. Greg Page’s 40-yard pass right to the feet of captain Nick Locke on the left. Locke cut inside, taking on the two defenders before slotting home into the right corner. Broxburn had chances to win the game, but it ended a draw in a poor lit Alliance Park. In Braves last fixture, they defeated Bo’ness United at Newton Park last Saturday 2-1, with Jack McDowal scoring and an 86^th minute Greig Stewart goal, giving the Braves another big result on the road.

Caledonian Braves Last Four Games

(16/10/24) University of Stirling (A) 1-1 (L)

(19/10/24) Celtic B (H) 5-1 (W)

(26/10/24) Musselburgh Athletic (A) 2-1 (L)

(2/11/24) Bo’ness United (A) 1-2 (W)

Broxburn are in their traditional kits. Red and white shirts, white shorts and red and white socks. Caledonian Braves are in all navy-blue kits. Broxburn Athletic make two changes to the team that defeated Berwick Rangers 3-0 last Saturday. In come Jonathan Page and Bryan Mwangi who replace Ruari Ellis and Owen Wardell.

The visitors are first to threaten on 2 minutes. Connor McLaren’s effort is way over the bar from a central position. Braves created a good move on 4 minutes. Reg Mclaren feeds in Aiden Clocherty, who’s cross in is well cleared by Broxburn right back Joseph Smith. On 8 minutes, Lennon Walker beats the offside trap and I through with just the keeper to beat. But Broxburn keeper Bob Watt makes a great block to deny the Braves striker.

Broxburn get up the park for this first time in the match on 11 minutes. Young full back Joseph Smith puts a ball in from the right that is read by Braves keeper Bernie White who comes of his line and collects the cross.

On 14 minutes, Braves striker Lennon Walker beats the offside trap and is through on the right. His shot from the right goes out for a throw in near the corner flag.

Some tidy play by Broxburn on 33 minutes. Good passing by Kyle Bell and Gary Brass, with the later spotting Alassan Jones in space wide left. But Caley keeper White reads it well again and collects.

Another huge two chances in quick succession for Braves. Aiden Clocherty beats the offside trap, and his shot is saved by Bob Watt. The resulting corner deflects to Lennon Walker, whose dangerous ball over the goalmouth is pushed away again by Broxburn keeper Watt.

First in the referee’s book was Broxburn right back Joseph Smith for simulation on 37 minutes.

Unfortunately, Broxburn midfielder Kyle Bell is down injured and has to be replaced.

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN ATHLETIC (43 Minutes)

ON-Conor Thomson

OFF-Kyle Bell

On 45 minutes, An Alassan Jones low shot from distance is just wide of the right-hand post.

HALF TIME (0-0)

GOAL! Broxburn take the lead! A Conor Thomson cross from the left finds Errol Douglas who low header finds the back of the net.

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1 (Errol Douglas-47 Minutes)

CALEDONIAN BRAVES 0

On 50 minutes, Caledonian Braves have a penalty kick. Jack Brown’s cross finds Reg McLaren who is pulled down by Jonathan Page and referee Connor Greenan has no hesitation in pointing to the spot. Up steps Lennon Walker whose penalty is saved by the legs of Broxburn keeper Bob Watt. Another important save by Watt who has been excellent for Broxburn.

On 51 minutes, a Caledonian Braves free kick finds Connor McLaren who heads wide. On 54 minutes, McLaren has another chance For Braves. This time, his shot is saved by Bob Watt.

Next in the referee’s book is Errol Douglas for a catching Braves keeper White. On 58 minutes, Alassan Jones low shot is flicked wide by Braves keeper White. On 71 minutes, Greg Page shot from distance is over the bar. Broxburn are in again on 74 minutes, Scott McRory Irving plays in Andy Rodden on the left, but his shot is wide of the right-hand post.

On 75 minutes, a shot by Connor McLaren deflected effort is saved by Bob Watt.

On 80 minutes, a long ball is well brought down by the toe of Gary Brass who holds up the ball before finding Scott McRory-Irving. The Broxburn midfielder is well blocked by Braves defender Daniel Martins. What an effort by Alassan Jones on 81 minutes, his shot from the left smacks the bar. So close to a Broxburn second. On 84 minutes, Conor Thomson wins the ball and finds Scott McRory Irving whose effort is over the bar.

Caley have a go to try and keep their undefeated league start intact. On 87 minutes, Connor McLaren’s effort is saved by Bob Watt. On the 89^th minute, Watt comes off his line to collect a chipped Connor McLaren ball into the box.

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN ATHLETIC (90 Minutes)

ON-Fionn McLeod-Kay

OFF-Bryan Mwangi

An excellent second half performance secured Broxburn a huge three points against the league leaders. A well-deserved man of the match for Bob Watt who was superb tonight. A few vital saves from the Broxburn stopper, including a good penalty save. Impressed with all the boys tonight. Joseph Scott was solid and looked dangerous going forward from right back, while Conor Thomson has a good game when he came on. 

FULL TIME

Broxburn Athletic 1 (Douglas)

Caledonian Braves 0

MATCH OFFICIALS

REFEREE- Connor Greenan

ASSISTANTS- Kenny Brown & Calum Foreman

Caledonian Braves – White (GK), Brown, G Stewart, Martins, R Stewart, Speirs, Guthrie ©, Clocherty, Walker, C McLaren, R McLaren

Subs- King (GK), McNeil, McCartney, Woods, Finlayson & McCardle

NEXT GAME

Saturday the 9^th of November Lowland League Celtic B (Away) Excelsior Stadium, Airdrie 3pm

Attendance 267

Broxburn Athletic–Watt (GK), Smith, Rodden, G Page, Ellis, Bell, Wardell, Douglas ©, Brass, McRory-Irving, Jones

SUBS- King (GK), Thomson, Downie, McLeod-Kay, Mwangi, Miller, J Page

Broxburn returned to Albyn Park on Saturday, for a league match against Berwick Rangers
Going into this match, Berwick Rangers lie in 13th position, winning four, drawing two and losing seven of their thirteen games so far. The club is managed by ex-Falkirk and St Johnstone defender Tam Scobbie. He is assisted by ex-Gala Fairydean manager and East Kilbride assistant Dean Shanks. The club is captained by ex-Hearts and Wigan youth player Jamie McCormack. The clubs top goal scorer so far is veteran striker Lewis Buchanan with four goals. In the clubs last fixture, they were eliminated from the Scottish Cup second round with a 1-0 defeat away to Forfar at Station Park last Saturday. Key players for Berwick today will be recent recruit Jamie Pyper who returns to the club for a second spell from East Stirlingshire. Ex Broomhill midfielder Alan Cook, and striker Jonny Devers also prove a threat.

Berwick Rangers Last Four Games

(5/10/24) East Kilbride (A) 7-1 (L)

(12/10/24) Threave Rovers (H) 0-3 (L)

(19/10/24) Gretna 2008 (A) 3-0 (L)

(26/10/24) Forfar Athletic (A) 1-0 (L)

Broxburn are in their traditional kits. Red and white shirts, white shorts and red and white socks. Berwick are in gold and black shirts, black shorts and black and yellow socks. Broxburn Athletic make three changes from the Scottish Cup second round 1-0 win against Auchineck Talbot last Saturday. In come two new loan signings who make their debut this afternoon. Joseph Smith who joins us from Queens Park and Ruari Ellis from Kilmarnock, they join Owen Wardell in the starting eleven. They replace Jonathan Page, Luke Morris and Lewis Turner.

Broxburn are first to threaten on 6 minutes. Owen Wardell plays a ball forward that finds Errol Douglas who shoots wide of target from a tight angle. On 12 minutes, Broxburn have the ball in the back of the net through Gary Brass but its chopped off for offside.

Berwick Rangers create their first chance on the 13th minute. A shot by Ben McCrystal is wide of target for the visitors.

Another good bit of play by Broxburn Athletic on 16 minutes. Good positive play by Owen Wardell who gets to the byline before crossing a deep ball that is unfortunately is just beyond Errol Douglas. On 25 minutes, Owen Wardell plays in Alassan Jones on the left. He takes a bad touch, and the ball runs out of play for a Berwick Rangers goal kick.

On 26 minutes, a shot by Berwick Rangers number 6 Kane O’Connor is wide of target.

Broxburn Athletic create the first big chance of the match on 35 minutes. Owen Wardell again delivers a good cross that finds Gary Brass whose header is pushed over the bar by Berwick Rangers keeper Callum Antell.

On 36 minutes, The Wee Gers have the ball in the back of the net, but it’s ruled out for a foul on the build-up.

GOAL! Broxburn take the lead! Wardell’s flick finds Andy Rodden wide left. Rodden’s cross finds Gary Brass who scores from close range for the opening goal of the game.

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1 (Gary Brass-38 Minutes)

BERWICK RANGERS 0

Berwick Rangers have a chance on 41 minutes. A shot by Ben McCrystal from distance is pushed over by Broxburn keeper Bob Watt. Two minutes later, a shot by Berwick Rangers number 5 Jamie McCormack is blocked by Ruari Ellis. The rebound comes to Jamie Watson whose shot is saved again from Broxburn keeper Bob Watt.

On 44 minutes, a free kick by Scott McRory Irving is saved by Berwick Rangers keeper Callum Antell.

HALF TIME (1-0 Broxburn Athletic)

On 49 minutes, Broxburn midfielder Scott McRory-Irving is free wide left, but his shot hits the side netting.

Good play by Broxburn on the 52nd minute. Ball is worked wide for Andy Rodden whose whipped cross deflects for a corner. Resulting corner taken by Kyle Bell is cleared by Berwick.

GOAL! Broxburn have a second! Owen Wardell crosses from the right and finds Gary Brass who scores from close range for his third goal in two games.

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 2 (Gary Brass-55 Minutes)
BERWICK RANGERS 0

On 59 minutes, an Andy Rodden shot is blocked, and the rebound comes out too Owen Wardell. The Broxburn winger can’t get the ball over the line and Berwick clear through McCormack. On 65 minutes, Alassan Jones corner from the right finds Greg Page whose header hits the side netting. On 67 minutes, Gary Brass plays in Andy Rodden with a back heel but the dugout side linesman flags him offside.

GOAL! It’s 3-0 Broxburn! Owen Wardell gets his second assist of the day as his long ball finds Errol Douglas who controls it with his chest before volleying it home into the right corner for his 21st goal of the season.

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 3 (Errol Douglas-70 Minutes)
BERWICK RANGERS 0

DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (72 Minutes)

ON-Darren Downie & Bryan Mwangi

OFF-Alassan Jones & Errol Douglas

Shot by Berwick substitute Mathew Collins is wide of target on 74 minutes.

DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN ATHLETIC (79 Minutes)

ON- Conor Thomson and Fionn McLeod-Kay
OFF-Kyle Bell & Gary Brass

Big chance for Broxburn on 81 minutes. A whipped ball in by Andy Rodden is headed over by Gary Brass from close range.

Up the other end, Berwick have a chance on 82 minutes. A shot by Jamie Watson is over the bar.

On 90 minutes, another great Wardell cross finds Gary Brass who heads wide of target from close range.

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (92 Minutes)

ON-Marcus Miller

OFF-Owen Wardell

Broxburn recorded a good 3-0 win as we return to winning ways in the league. Huge shout out to debutants, right back Joseph Smith and centre back Ruari Ellis who at a young age, walked into team and both played well. Both look excellent additions!
FULL TIME
Broxburn Athletic 3(Brass x2, Douglas)
Berwick Rangers 0

MATCH OFFICIALS
REFEREE- Jamie McCunnie
ASSISTANTS- Eddie Ferguson & Martin Smith

Berwick Rangers – Antel (GK), Nelson, Calder, Pyper, McCormack, O’ Connor, Barr, McCrystal, Watson, Cook, Davers.
Subs- Kay (GK), Laidlaw, Robinson, McGinley, Scott, McNamara & Collins.

NEXT GAME
Tuesday the 5th of November
Lowland League
Caledonian Braves (Home)
Albyn Park
19.45PM

Attendance 252

Broxburn Athletic– Watt (GK), Rodden, G Page, J Page, Bell, Wardell, Jones, Douglas, Brass, McRory-Irving, Locke ©

SUBS- Pettigrew (GK), Morris, Downie, Mwangi, Turner, Thomson, McLeod-Kay.

Broxburn Athletic returned to Albyn Park on Saturday for the visit of Edinburgh side Civil Service Strollers in the Lowland League.
Going into this game, Civil Service Strollers lie in 11th position, winning four, drawing two and losing seven so far. The Muirhouse based side are managed by ex-Edinburgh City manager Gary Jardine. The Assistant Manager/ Captain is journeyman midfielder Marc Laird. Top scorer for Strollers this term is Mackie Scott with four goals. In the clubs last match, they defeated Cumbernauld Colts 4-1 last Wednesday away at Broadwood in Lowland League action. Scorers for Strollers on the day were Mackie Scott with a double and Tom Findlay and skipper Marc Laird also getting in on the scoresheet.Civil Service Strollers last 4 Games

(1/10/24) Albion Rovers (A) 2-1 (L)

(5/10/24) Gala Fairydean (H) 4-2 (W)

(12/10/24) Dalry Thistle (A) 0-3

(16/10/24) Cumbernauld Colts (A) 1-4 (W)

Broxburn are in their traditional home kits. Red and white shirts, white shorts and red and white socks. Visitors Civil Service Strollers are in all navy-blue kits. Steve Pitman makes one change from the Broxburn side who drew away at Bo’ness United last Wednesday night. In comes Gary Brass for Bryan Mwangi.
First to threaten are Broxburn on two minutes. Gary Brass shot is wide of the target,
Up the other end and Strollers create their first chance of the match. A shot by Ewan McLeod is wide of the left-hand post.
A long ball forward by Bob Watt is headed on by Errol Douglas and finds Gary Brass wide left in space. His cross deflects for a corner. The resulting corner is defended well by the Muirhouse side. On 14 minutes, captain Nick Locke drives down the right flank and plays a good ball through to Owen Wardell. The Broxburn winger delivers a deep cross that finds Alassan Jones. Jones takes a good touch too set himself up, but his shot is well blocked by Strollers defender Josh McCulloch and Strollers clear their lines.
Broxburn defender Jonathan Page, who was down earlier and came back on, has to be replaced with just fifteen minutes played.
SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN ATHLETIC (15 Minutes)
ON-Lewis Turner
OFF-Jonathan Page

On 19 minutes, Broxburn keeper Bob Watt sends a long ball that finds Errol Douglas. The big man is fouled just outside the D and the referee awards a free kick to the home side. Up steps captain Nick Locke, whose free kick is pushed away by Strollers keeper Freddie Owens.
First in the referee’s book is Broxburn’s Alassan Jones for a foul on Callum Yeats on 23 minutes.
On the 28th minute, Errol Douglas is in from a long ball. But his shot is way over the bar.
Civil Service have dominated possession so far without creating many chances. Broxburn haven’t got going yet.
GOAL! Strollers get their reward on 40 minutes. A good move down the left finds Callum Yeats whose cross over finds Alieu Faye who scores at the back post
BROXBURN ATHLETIC 0
CIVIL SERVICE STROLLERS 1 (Faye-40 Minutes)

On 41 minutes, Gary Brass latches on to a long ball behimd the Strollers defence. He can’t get any power on the shot is caught by keeper Freddie Owens. Bang on the 45-minute mark, Errol Douglas has the ball in the back of the net but he is ruled offside by the stand side linesman.

HALF TIME (1-0 Strollers)

On 46 minutes, Lewis Turner is free wide right. His cross deflects into the air and is eventually caught by Strollers goalie Owens.
GOAL! Strollers have a second. Alieu Faye plays in Tom Findlay who slots his effort into the left corner
BROXBURN ATHLETIC 0
CIVIL SERVICE STROLLERS 2 (Findlay-49 Minutes)
On 51 minutes, Scott McRory-Irving is booked for a foul. On 57 minutes, a great ball over the park by Greg Page finds Lewis Turner. Turner’s shot/cross is way over the bar. On 58 minutes Kyle Bell is also booked from the card happy referee for a very soft foul.
On 62 minutes, Greg Page plays another great long ball forward to the feet of Alassan Jones. Jones crosses and its miss-kicked by both Brass then Douglas and eventually rolls out for a Strollers goal kick.
TRIPLE BROXBURN SUBSTITUTION (62 Minutes)
ON-Luke Morris, Bryan Mwangi & Conor Thomson
OFF-Kyle Bell, Scott McRory Irving & Alassan Jones
Referee Duffy books Broxburn coach Derek McWilliams for something said from the Broxburn technical area.
Broxburn look to have a huge shout for a penalty on 70 minutes, the ball looks to hit the hand of a Strollers player in the box. But referee Duffy is not interested. Broxburn’s Lewis Turner is booked for his protests.
Chance for the visitors on 73 minutes. Shot by Alieu Faye is well saved by Broxburn keeper Bob Watt.
BROXBURN SUBSTITUTION (74 Minutes)
ON-Finn McLeod Kay
OFF-Owen Wardell
On 77 minutes, Gary Brass scores but its ruled offside. Looked on from our viewpoint.
Next in the referee’s book is Strollers keeper Freddie Owens for time wasting on 79 minutes.
Another huge chance for Broxburn. Luke Morris gets to the byline on the right and delivers a good cross that finds Gary Brass. From close range Brass heads over the bar.

Referee Duffy books Strollers gaffer Gary Jardine for leaving his technical area on 89 minutes.
Another harsh decision by referee Duffy on 90 minutes. Greg Page has the ball in the net from a header, but it’s chopped of for a foul on the keeper. Shocking decision!
GOAL! Broxburn score! A great volley by Errol Douglas into the right corner for his 20th goal of the season.
BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1 (Errol Douglas-95 Minutes)
CIVIL SERVICE STROLLERS 2
On 98 minutes, a deep Lewis Turner cross is headed wide by Errol Douglas.
It ended 2-1 to the visitors who deserved the three points. If we get one of the 3 big decisions the referee got wrong, it gives us a big boost with time left. But no excuses, we weren’t good enough on the day. Now for a good week training in preparation for the Scottish Cup second round away tie away to Auchinleck Talbot next Saturday.

FULL TIME
Broxburn Athletic 1(Douglas)
Civil Service Strollers 2

MATCH OFFICIALS
REFEREE- James Duffy
ASSISTANTS- Daniel McGuire & Jason Crocker

Bo’ness United – Owens (GK), McCulloch, Clarke, Shaw, Bone, McLeod, Findlay, Laird ©, Smith, Faye, Yeats
Subs- Wilkinson (GK), Aluko, Valentine, Kazoka, Vata, Scott, Laing

NEXT GAME
Saturday the 26th of October
Scottish Cup Second Round
Auchinleck Talbot (Away)
Beechwood Park
3PM

Attendance 284

Broxburn Athletic– Watt (GK), Rodden, G Page, J Page, Morris, Bell, McRory-Irving, Locke ©, Wardell, Brass, Douglas

SUBS- Pettigrew (GK), Downie, Mwangi, Kagni-Soukpe, Thomson, Russell & McLeod-Kay.

Broxburn Athletic returned home to Albyn Park in league action in League action against East Stirlingshire on Saturday afternoon.

East Stirlingshire currently lie in 17^th position in the Lowland league. The club is managed by ex-Cowdenbeath and Clyde player Pat Scullion. The club play their home games at the Falkirk stadium (Groundshare with local rivals Falkirk FC). The team is awash with experience. Ex Hearts midfielder Morgaro Gomis and ex Raith Rovers striker Greg Spence are a vital part of the club along with ex Cowdenbeath defender and club captain Jamie Pyper. The clubs top goal scorer this term, is Jamie Penker with six goals in the Lowland League. In the clubs last fixture, they defeated Cumbernauld Colts at the Falkirk Stadium last Wednesday night 5-0 in the Lowland League. Goals came from Ben Lamont and Shaun Brown who got two each and striker Greig Spence was also on the scoresheet.

EAST STIRLINGSHIRE’S LAST 4 MATCHES

(14/9/24) West Calder United (A) 1-2

(21/9/24) Albion Rovers (A) 2-2 (D)

(28/9/24) Lochee United (H) 2-3 (L)

(2/10/24) Cumbernauld Colts (H) 5-0 (W)   

Broxburn Athletic are in their traditional home kits, Red and white shirts, white socks and red and white socks. East Stirlingshire are in black and white strips, black shorts and socks. Broxburn make no changes to the team that drew with Caledonian Braves 2-2 at Alliance Park last Tuesday.

GOAL! What a start for Broxburn. Gary Brass picks up possession wide left. His cross catches everyone out and finds the bottom right corner.

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1 (Gary Brass-2 Minutes)

EAST STIRLINGSHIRE 0

GOAL! Its two goals in 5 minutes for the hosts. Great flick through by Errol Douglas finds Owen Wardell who is in on goal and finishes well into the right corner

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 2 (Owen Wardell- 5 Minutes)

EAST STIRLINGSHIRE 0

East Stirling get up the pitch for the first time. A cross into the box from Matthew Flynn is headed clear by Broxburn defender Jonathan Page.

On 9 minutes, a deep Andy Rodden cross from the left is just over Errol Douglas. Owen Wardell picks up the loose ball on the byline before cutting it back to Kyle Bell. Bell’s shot is well saved by East Stirling keeper Jay Cantley. Great direct running by Owen Wardell, he takes on the East Stirling left back and his whipped cross in has no takers and goes out for a goal kick to the visitors.

East Stirlingshire captain Jamie Pyper picks up an injury and can’t continue. Referee Gamble doesn’t allow Shire to make a substitution and East Stirling play three minutes with ten men. Eventually Pyper is replaced by Ben Lamont. Two minutes later there is another blow for East Stirling. Experienced midfielder Morgaro Gomes is also injured. He is replaced by Lewis Hynd.

First booking of the match comes on 21 minutes. Shire’s Mark Docherty is booked for descent.

On 24 minutes, a free kick taken by Shire’s Greig Spence on the edge of the box is well saved by Bob Watt.

GOAL! 3-0 Broxburn. After a good spell by the visitors, Great through ball by Owen Wardell finds Errol Douglas who is in on goal. Douglas makes no mistake and slots in the left corner for his 18^th goal of the season.

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 3 (Errol Douglas-25 Minutes)

EAST STIRLINGSHIRE 0

GOAL! Owen Wardell takes on the full back on the right, He cuts it back for Gary Brass who finishes well.

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 4 (Gary Brass-41 Minutes)

EAST STIRLINGSHIRE 0

On 45 minutes, Owen Wardell sends through Errol Douglas who is in again. Errol’s shot is saved by Shire keeper Cantley.

HALF TIME (4-0 Broxburn)

East Stirling start the second half better and are the first to threaten on 46 minutes. Ben Lamont’s shot is over the bar.

On the hour mark. Scott McRory Irving plays a cracking ball through for captain Nick Locke. The Broxburn number 23 is wiped out by Shire keeper Jay Cantley and the referee has no hesitation and points to the spot. Up steps Gary Brass who has the chance of a Hatrick, but East Stirling keeper goes from zero to hero and pulls off a good save to keep the score 4-0.

TRIPLE SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (62 Minutes)

ON-Bryan Mwangi, Darren Downie & James Russell

OFF-Errol Douglas, Nick Locke & Scott McRory Irving

On 65 minutes, Owen Wardell continues making the East Stirlingshire left back’s day a nightmare. He takes him on again on the left and his cross is just missed by sub-Bryan Mwangi.

GOAL! It’s 5-0 Broxburn. Bryan Mwangi picks up, drives into the box and buries his shot high into the net.

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 5 (Bryan Mwangi-69 Minutes)

EAST STIRLINGSHIRE 0

Half chance for Broxburn on 71 minutes. Darren Downie gets behind the East Stirlingshire defence but he cant get good connection on his shot and Shire keeper Jay Cantley collects.

DOUBLE BROXBURN SUBSTITUTION

ON- Fionn McLeod-Kay & Godwin Kangi-Soukpe

OFF-Kyle Bell & Owen Wardell

On 82 minutes, East Stirling should have scored. Top scorer Jamie Penker close range effort is well saved by Broxburn keeper Bob Watt. On 83 minutes, Shaun Brown drags his shot wide of target and on 87 minutes, a free kick by Mark Docherty finds Chris Ingils who heads over the bar.

Broxburn kept a clean sheet in the end, and it was a comfortable day for the hosts. Now we look forward to a break from league action with a trip to Thorn Athletic away in the South of Scotland cup.

FULL TIME

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 5 (Brass 2, Wardell, Douglas, Mwangi)

EAST STIRLINGHSIRE 0

MATCH OFFICIALS

REFEREE- Mr Gamble

ASSISTANTS- Mr McGuire & Mr Brogan

East Stirlingshire – Cantley (GK), Docherty, Campbell, Pyper ©, Gomis, Brown, Spence, Stephen O’Neil, Latona, Inglis, Flynn

Subs- Ecrepont (GK), Lamont, Hendji, Penker, Reilly, Hynd & Murray.

NEXT GAME

South Challenge Cup 3^rd round

Thorn Athletic (A)

Saturday the 12^th of October

Thorn Athletic Sports Academy

2pm

Attendance 415

Broxburn Athletic– Watt (GK), Rodden, G Page, J Page, Bell, Wardell, Jones, Douglas, Turner, McRory-Irving, Locke ©

SUBS- Pettigrew (GK), Thomson, Downie, Kangni-Soukpe, Russell & Morris

Broxburn returned to Lowland League action on Saturday, with Cowdenbeath the visitors to Albyn Park.

Going into this match, Cowdenbeath lie in 15^th position in the Lowland League table. The club appointed ex player Dougie Hill who replaced Bonnyrigg Rose bound Calum Elliot last May. He is assisted by ex-Brechin City legend Paul Mclean. Cowdenbeath have brought in numerous new players in the summer. Shay Burke, Sean Guiney, Ethan Clarke, Aaron Dunsmore & Sam Newman joined the club, all on free transfers. Loan signings include Riley Haston who joins from Bonnyrigg Rose, Rhys Walker joins from Falkirk reserves, Ruaridh Lynch joins from Dundee reserves, Jake Sutherland joins from Dunfermline reserves and Olly Whyte joins from Motherwell B. In the clubs last match, they defeated East Lothian side Ormiston Primrose 4-1 in the South Challenge Cup second round last Saturday. Goals came from Daryl Healy, Riley Haston, Gregor Johnston and an own goal, put the Fife side into round three of the competition. Cowdenbeath’s top goal scorer so far this season is Jamie Docherty with three goals.

Cowdenbeath’s last 4 Games

(24/8/24) Caledonian Braves (H) 1-1 (D)

(31/8/24) Linlithgow Rose (A) 3-1 (L)

(7/9/24) Greenock Morton (H) 0-1 (L)

(14/9/24) Ormiston Primrose (A)1-4 (W)

Broxburn Athletic are in their traditional kits. Red and white shirts, white shorts and red and white socks. Cowdenbeath are in blue shirts, white shorts and blue socks. Broxburn make 3 changes from the side that won 10-2 against Nithsdale, in the South Challenge Cup second round last Saturday. In come captain Nick Locke, Lewis Turner and Jonathan Page, who replace Kieran Moyles, Gary Brass and Luke Morris.

After a slow start to the game, it was Broxburn who created the first chance on 9 minutes. Alassan Jones tees up Owen Wardell whose shot is over the bar.

On 13 minutes, Oliver Whyte’s free kick for Cowdenbeath was saved by Broxburn keeper Bob Watt.

Broxburn had their second chance of the match on 15 minutes. Scott McRory’s ball into a dangerous area has too much on it for the strikers and Cowdenbeath have a goal kick.

Big chance for Cowdenbeath on 19 minutes. Substitute Rhys Walker, beats the offside trap and is through with just keeper Bob Watt to beat. But the Broxburn keeper comes out, makes himself big and makes a great block. On 23 minutes, another Matty McDonald free kick is saved by Bob Watt.

On 24 minutes, Nick Locke sets up Owen Wardell who has space on the right, but the on-loan Bonnyrigg youngster put his effort wide of target.

GOAL! Broxburn take the lead. Kyle Bell’s ball in from the right finds Errol Douglas. The big man lays it off for Alassan Jones. Jones passes back to Errol, who scores it into the right corner for 1-0 Broxburn.

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1 (Errol Douglas-29 Minutes)

COWDNEBEATH 0

First yellow card of the match comes on the 31^st minute for Cowdenbeath defender Gregor Jordan for a foul on Owen Wardell on the edge of the box. Nick Locke takes the resulting free kick and its just wide of target.

Broxburn have three chances in quick succession as they pushed for a second goal. Kyle Bell finds Errol Douglas in space, but his low powerful shot is well saved by Cowdenbeath keeper Ruaridh Lynch. Alassan Jones had a shot just wide and Owen Wardell’s effort was just over the bar.

On 42 minutes, Cowdenbeath’s Paul McLean is booked for a foul on Errol Douglas.

GOAL! Its 2-0 Broxburn! Andy Rodden’s free kick from the left finds skipper Nick Locke who times his run perfectly and scores low into the left corner.

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 2 (Nick Locke-43 Minutes)

COWDENBEATH 0

HALF TIME (2-0 Broxburn Athletic)

GOAL! Its 3-0 Broxburn. Scott McRory-Irving’s cross finds defender Jonathan Page whose header is high into the net.

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 3 (Jonathan Page-47 Minutes)

COWDENBEATH 0

GOAL! Two minutes after Broxburn’s third, we have the goal of the game. Kyle Bell finds Scott McRory-Irving who drives forward before shooting. His effort flies over Cowdenbeath keeper Lynch, kissing the bar and bouncing down into the net, superb finish!

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 4 (Scott McRory Irving-49 Minutes)

COWDENBEATH 0

Chance for Cowdenbeath on 52 minutes, Daryl Healy’s volley is over the bar.

On 57 minutes, an Andy Rodden shot from distance is over the bar for Broxburn. On 62 minutes, a shot by Alassan Jones is narrowly wide of the left-hand post.

Big chance for a Cowdenbeath consolation on 64 minutes, ball in from the right is flicked towards goal by Oliver Whyte, but his effort is just wide of target. They had another big chance three minutes later. Slack play by Lewis Turner, who gives away possession and lets in Cowdenbeath’s substitute Rhys Walker, but Broxburn defender Greg Page makes a great block and clears.

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN ATHLETIC (69 Minutes)

ON-Conor Thompson

OFF-Nick Locke

Next in the book is Cowdenbeath veteran Gary Fusco for a foul on Scott McRory-Irving on 71 minutes.

On 75 minutes, a fantastic bit of skill by Owen Wardell over on the left. He puts it through the legs of Cowdenbeath right back Aaron Dunsmore and flicking it round Gregor Jordan and using his pace to get to the ball and getting the cross away. Been great to watch today and his pace will cause problems.

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (79 Minutes)

On-Bryan Mwangi

OFF-Alassan Jones

DOUBLE BROXBURN SUBSTITUTION (83 Minutes)

ON-Darren Downie & Godwin Kangni Soukpe

OFF-Errol Douglas & Owen Wardell

A comfortable afternoon for Broxburn at the Albyn and now we prepare for Scottish cup match vs Dalkeith next Friday, which is live on BBC Scotland.

FULL TIME

Broxburn Athletic 4 (Douglas, Locke, J Page, Mcrory Irving)

Cowdenbeath 0

MATCH OFFICIALS

REFEREE- Mr Stirling

ASSISTANTS- Mr Adair & Mr Wilkin

Cowdenbeath – Lynch (GK), Dunsmore, Newman, Jordan, McLean, McDonald, Whyte, Burke, Healy, Swanson, Docherty.

Subs- Haston, Sutherland, Denham, Kerr, Blair, Walker & Fusco.

NEXT GAME

Scottish Cup 1^st Round

Dalkeith Thistle (A)

Friday The 27^TH of September

Kings Park, Dalkeith

19.45