Venue: Home

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

Attendance 375

Broxburn Athletic (4-2-3-1) – Watt (GK), Munro, Rodden, Page, Bell, Jones, Douglas ©, Heath, Brass, Russell. McRory Irving  

SUBS- Trialist (GK), Downie, Thomson, Kagni Soukpe & Millar 

We return to Albyn Park for a midweek league fixture, against Bo’ness United   

Bo’ness United currently lie in seventh position in the Lowland league. The club have added well in this summer’s transfer window. Defender Lewis Duffy joins from Civil Service Strollers, winger Lucas Stenhouse joins on loan from Livingston, midfielder Gregor Nicol also joins on loan from East Fife and striker Smart Osadolar joins from Bonnyrigg Rose. The club is managed by ex-player Stuart Hunter. In the clubs last fixture, they won 3-0 at home to Gretna 2008 last Saturday. Goals came from Lucas Stenhouse, Smart Osadolar and Louis Kennedy.   

Bo’ness United’s last 4 Games  

(6/8/24) Tranent (A) 2-1 (L)  

(10/8/24) Albion Rovers (H) 2-1 (W)  

(20/8/24)   Civil Service Strollers (H) 3-2 (W)  

(31/8/24) Gretna (H) 3-0 (W)   

Broxburn are in their traditional home kit. Red and white shirts, white shorts and red and white socks and start with a 4-2-3-1 formation. Visitors Bo’ness United are in yellow shirts, black socks and shorts and start with a 4-4-2 formation. Broxburn make two changes to the team that were defeated last Saturday, 4-1 to champions East Kilbride. In come Callum Heath and Gary Brass who replace Bryan Mwangi and Jonathan Page.  

The hosts are first to threaten on the first minute. An Alassan Jones cross from the right finds Callum Heath puts his shot over the bar from close range, huge chance! 

 Three minutes in, a long throw in by Andy Rodden from the left finds Gary Brass whose header is saved by Bo’ness keeper Cade Melrose. Scott McRory Irving’s long ball forward into the box finds Callum Heath who can’t get purchase on his header, and it’s collected by keeper Melrose.  

On the 12th minute, a long ball into the box finds Bo’ness right back, Lewis Hawkins whose header down hits of Greg Page for the corner. From the resulting corner, a shot by Kyle Johnston is saved by Broxburn keeper Bob Watt, Bo’ness can’t force the rebound over the line and Broxburn eventually get it clear. On the 15th minute, a ball in from the right finds Bo’ness forward Smart Osadolar whose shot is saved again by Bob Watt.   

GOAL!  Against the run of play, Broxburn take the lead. Errol Douglas flies forward from centre back, finds Alassan Jones and keeps running, the stand in Broxburn captain receives the ball on the right from Jones before flying into the box and slotting past Bo’ness keeper Melrose into the left corner for 1-0 Broxburn.  

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1 (Errol Douglas-16 Minutes)  

BO’NESS UNITED 0   

GOAL! Four minutes later and Bo’ness have an equaliser. A good cross from the left by Keir McAuley finds Smart Osodolar who heads over Bob Watt for 1-1.   

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1  

BO’NESS UNITED 1 (Osadolar-20 Minutes)   

On 25 minutes, a good cross over from Andy Rodden is just missed by Allasan Jones.   

On 29 minutes, Lucas Stenhouse’s shot hits the side netting for the visitors. On 30 minutes, Bo’ness have a huge chance to take the lead. A ball in from the left finds Kyle Johnston in a great position, but the Bo’ness midfielder puts his effort wide! Big miss for United.  

On 32 minutes, Bo’ness United’s Lewis Atkins is booked for a foul on Alassan Jones.  

On 37 minutes, Callum Heath is booked for a foul on Bo’ness defender Shaun Rutherford.  

On 39 minutes, a free kick by Shaun Rutherford is saved by Broxburn keeper Bob Watt. On 40 minutes, the visitors did have the ball in the net, but it was ruled out for a foul by referee Hogarth. Bo’ness push for the lead before the half time break. Four very dangerous corners in a row. The first two are defended well by Broxburn. The third corner deflected of the bar and the final corner was headed over by Lewis Duffy.   

Bo’ness winger Lucas Stenhouse is lucky not to see red after a horror challenge on 45 minutes. Referee Hogarth gave the free kick, and no further action was given to the Bo’ness winger to the amazement of the locals on the touchline. Alassan Jones is booked for his protests.  

HALF TIME (1-1)   

On 51 minutes, the Bo’ness trialist was booked for a foul on Alassan Jones.  

On 55 minutes, a good cross by Marky Munro cross from the right finds James Russell, but the Broxburn midfielder can’t get the ball under control and Bo’ness keeper Cade Melrose collects.  

Huge chance for Bo’ness on 58 minutes. Another great cross by Lucas Stenhouse finds Smart Osadolar whose shot is saved by Broxburn keeper Bob Watt. The rebound is cleared of the line by Greg Page, and it remains one each at the Albyn.   

On 59 minutes, a shot by Callum Heath is saved by Bo’ness keeper Cade Melrose. On 63 minutes, Marky Munro is booked for a professional foul on Lucas Stenhouse.  

On 66 minutes, Alassan Jones spots Bo’ness keeper Melrose of his line and attempts to score from just inside the Bo’ness half, but his effort is over.  

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (75 Minutes)  

ON-Godwin-Kagni Soupke 

OFF-Callum Heath   

On 77 minutes, an Alassan Jones free kick is way over the bar.   

On 83 minutes, referee Hogarth gives an indirect free kick. Any Rodden’s clearance is caught by Bob Watt. GOAL! Smart Osadolar touches the ball for Shaun Rutherford who scores low underneath the Broxburn wall on the line to give the visitors the lead.  

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1  

BO’NESS UNITED 2 (Rutherford-84 Minutes)  

Next in referee Hogarth’s book is Ryan Porteous for kicking the ball away on 90 minutes.   

GOAL! Broxburn equalise. Godwin Kagni Soukpe finds Marky Munro who delievrs a great cross that finds Alassan Jones. The Broxburn Attacking midfielder’s attempt is saved and on the rebound he scores! 2-2 in stoppage time.  

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 2 (Alassan Jones-91 Minutes)  

BO’NESS ATHLETIC 2  

A great game tonight at the Albyn. I would say a draw was a fair result. Some cracking football played by both sides. The hard games keep coming as we travel to Stirling on Saturday to play University Of Stirling at Forthbank Stadium.   

FULL TIME  

Broxburn Athletic 2 (Douglas & Jones)  

Bo’ness United 2  

MATCH OFFICIALS 

REFEREE- Mr Hogarth   

ASSISTANTS- Mr Kerr & Mr Donald    

Bo’ness United – Melrose (GK), Hawkins, Macauley, Duffy, Rutherford, Gemmell, Stenhouse, Johnston, Osadolar, Porteous, Trialist  

Subs- Campbell, Irving, Kennedy, Malcolm, Stevenson, Mitchell & Grant    

NEXT GAME  

Lowland League  

Stirling University (A)  

Saturday 7th September 3.00pm kick off

 

Attendance 424

Lowland League : Broxburn Athletic v East Kilbride 31 August 2024 

On a glorious day for football at a sun drenched Albyn Park the Brox were looking to keep their fantastic start to the season on track in a top of the table clash against current Lowland League champions.

Broxburn went into the game on the back of a 4 league game winning streak with no goals conceded latest victims being Gretna 2008 last Saturday where a 2-0 win was recorded. Broxburn welcomed back Douglas for R.Nimmo and Watt replaced Pettigrew in goal.

Current champions East Kilbride had racked up some big wins in their start to the season but had shown they weren’t infallible with a 4-4 draw at Gala, with only 9 men and a loss at Cumbernauld Colts. East Kilbride made 3 changes from last weeks 4-4 draw McDonald, Biggar and Robertson were replaced by Livingstone, Spence and Fagan.

Broxburn set out to frustrate their visitors and from a long ball forward by Munro, Douglas forced an error with the ball breaking to Jones on the left. JONES cut in from the left and fired in a shot which took a deflection which wrong footed keeper Connelly and ended up in the back of the net which gave the home side an amazing start. Time 15 minutes.

The Kilby responded with a Fagan header just clearing the bar.

In the 25^th minute right back Ferguson got to the bye line with Jones doing well to track him and block his cross away for a corner.

The corner taken by Livingstone was deep to the back post where Spence got his head to the ball with Watt having to look sharp to tip the ball over the bar. Watt was fouled from the next corner.

From a mis control by G.Page this resulted in another corner. Watt again was forced into action tipping the corner on to the bar. Stirling took the corner from the left but G.Page cleared Brox lines.

A bit of controversy on 31 minutes when McCrory-Irvine played a defence splitting pass through the East Kilbride defence to Bell who had a run in on goal halted by a crude challenge from McGregor. The referee decided a yellow card was sufficient.

From the free kick G.Page did not get enough power on his effort to trouble Connolly.

Leitch was next into the referee’s notebook for a poor tackle on Munro. Time 33 minutes.

The Brox then had a decent opportunity to increase their lead when McCrory-Irvine fashioned a shooting chance from a corner, which was blocked inside the 6 yard box, G.Page forced the ball toward the goal line and J.Page slid in to try and force the ball home but he caught an East Kilbride defender and was booked.

The Kilby were finishing the half strongly with Watt pulling off a great save with his feet to deny Balde.

In 44 minutes Livingstone played the ball inside to Stirling who looked to get a shot away at the edge of the penalty box where the Brox defence did well to deny him the space until he slid the ball right to Elliot who was the latest to be denied by another Watt save.

HALF TIME: Broxburn Athletic 1 – 0 East Kilbride

East Kilbride started the 2^nd half with a fair bit of purpose, a free kick from the left in 48 minutes by Lockie swung in dangerously hitting Balde but fortunately ran through to Watt in the home goal.

The equaliser wasn’t delayed long however with the ball played to BALDE 20 yards out and he let rip a fantastic shot which arrowed past Watt and into the right bottom corner of the net. Time 50 minutes.

Munro then conceded a free kick on the right which Livingstone took with Kilby striker Elliot misjudging his header completely which ended up being a clearance.

In 54 minutes the Brox conceded again Balde turned provider this time clipping the ball through to LEITCH, who advanced a few yards and chipped the ball over Watt.

Brass replaced Russell for Broxburn a minute later.

East Kilbride were making it really difficult for Broxburn to get a foothold in the game now and punished them further in 62 minutes from a long ball forward ELLIOT and G.Page tussled for the ball with the Kilby striker getting the better of the battle for the ball and lobbed the ball over Watt.

The Broxburn defence were outpaced 2 minutes later Spence playing the ball to STIRLING who provided a neat finish to make it 1-4.

The visitors then hit the bar in 68 minutes with an audacious effort from Livingstone who tried an overhead kick with his back to goal which hit the the top of the crossbar.

Rodden swung in a decent ball in 78 minutes which Douglas won with his head but his effort was straight at Connelly.

In 81 minutes Douglas, Jones and Mwangi were replaced by Downie, Heath and Kagni-Soupke.

The Brox kept plugging away in 84 minutes Rodden again delivered in a good ball Brass getting his head to the ball which forced Connelly to tip the ball over the bar. From the corner taken by McCrory-Irvine, Brass won, with his header drifting just wide of the right hand post.

G.Page was booked in 85 minutes for a foul on Balde.

Elliot was then replaced for East Kilbride by ex Morton player Boyd.

Miller replaced J.Page in 90 minutes for Broxburn.

Boyd nearly got himself on the scoresheet deep into injury time after a neat turn his shot deflected off Miller and just trickled past the right hand post.

A clinical 2^nd half performance from the current Lowland League champions saw off a stuffy Broxburn side. The games continue to come thick and fast with Bo’ness United visiting the Albyn on Tuesday night in a big derby clash.

FULL TIME: Broxburn Athletic 1 – 4 East Kilbride

 

 

 

 

ATTENDANCE 210

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

SUBS- Watt (GK), Bell, Downie, Heath, Moyles, Russell & Kagni-Soukpe  

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

Gala Fairydean Rovers finished season 2023/24 in 16th position in the Lowland League. Six points behind Broomhill and twenty points ahead of 17th place Gretna 2008. The club have made three loan signings in this transfer window. Young Dunfermline defender Liam Hoggan joins as well as midfielder Tommy Sharp from Livingston. On the day of the game, the club also announced the signing of Falkirk defender Logan Sinclair till the end of the season. The club is managed by ex-Ross County and Hibernian midfielder Martin Scott. Scott is assisted by Broxburn boy and ex Falkirk and Motherwell striker Steven Craig.  

Ardrossan Winton Rangers last 4 Games  

(3/8/24) Hearts B (H) 1-5 (L)      

(6/8/24) Celtic B (A) 2-2 (D)   

(10/8/24) Cowdenbeath (A) 4-1 (L)  

(17/8/24) Edinburgh United (A) 1-3 (W)   

It was a cold night at Albyn Park. Broxburn are in their changed kits, all navy blue and start with a 4-4-2 diamond. Visitors Gala Fairydean are in an all-white (with red and black trim) kit and start with a 4-5-1 formation. Broxburn make 5 changes from the Ardrossan Winton Rovers cup win on Saturday. In come Jordan Pettigrew, Jonathan Page, Alassan Jones, Lewis Turner and Nick Locke. They replace, Bob Watt, Kyle Bell. Callum Heath, Kieran Moyles and James Russell.  

Gala are first to threaten on 5 minutes. A shot by Liam Watt is saved by Broxburn keeper Jordan Pettigrew. 

On 10 minutes, a whipped ball in by Lewis Turner eventually drops for Errol Douglas. The big man’s effort is saved by the feet of the Gala keeper Scott.  

First in the referee’s book is Broxburn skipper Nick Locke on 11 minutes. He goes down in the box and referee Whyte flashed the yellow for simulation.  

Marky Munro is also booked on 12 minutes for asking the referee a question after an earlier foul.  

On 17 minutes, Bryan Mwangi’s ball in from the right falls for Errol Douglas. The big man attempts the volley but doesn’t make great contact on it, the shot is in the direction of Nick Locke but carries too much pace and the Broxburn skipper can’t get on to it.  

On 20 minutes, Gala are reduced to ten men. The stand side linesman calls over the referee after the Gala’s Ethan Dougal raised his hands at Broxburn left back Andy Rodden. Eventually the referee shows the red card and Gala have 70 minutes to play with ten.  

GOAL! Broxburn take the lead! Andy Rodden plays a great ball over from the left that finds Bryan Mwangi. Mwangi taps home from close range for the games opening goal!  

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1 (Bryan Mwangi-22 Minutes)  

GALA FAIRYDEAN 0  

On 23 minutes, an Alassan Jomes shot is pushed wide by the Gala keeper Sam Scott.  

Big chance for a Broxburn second on 29 minutes, similar to the goal, Rodden crosses from the left and finds Bryan Mwangi who is stretching and puts his effort over the bar.  

Gala had a chance to equalise on 34 minutes. Tommy Sharp finds Liam Watt who shoots over the bar for the visitors.  

GOAL! Broxburn have a second! Sam Scott quickly comes off his line and goes to clear the danger. His clearance hits a Broxburn player and deflects into the path of Alassan Jones. Jones scores into an empty net! The Gala players surrounded the referee who got the decision wrong in my opinion.  

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 2 (Alassan Jones-39 Minutes)  

GALA FAIRYDEAN 0  

Nick Locke rushes onto a high loose ball, his volley is just wide of target,  

On 45 minutes, Alassan Jones latches on to an Errol Douglas pass, but his effort is saved by Ardrossan keeper Sam Scott.  

HALF TIME (2-0 Broxburn Athletic)   

On 49 minutes, a Scott McRory-Irving shot from distance, is saved by Gala keeper Sean Scott.  

Unfortunately, Broxburn skipper Nick Locke can’t continue after suffering a hamstring injury. Hopefully it isn’t too serious, and we see Nick soon.  

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN ATHLETIC (55 Minutes) 

ON-Kyle Bell 

OFF-Nick Locke   

On 63 minutes, a teasing cross from Liam Watt is cleared by Broxburn defender Greg Page.  

DOUBLE BROXBURN SUBSTITUTION (67 Minutes) 

ON-James Russell & Godwin Kagni-Soukpe 

OFF- Lewis Turner & Alassan Jones    

Kyle Bell has a shot saved by Gala keeper Scott on 76 minutes.   

Next in the referee’s book is Keaghan Jacobs for a foul on Bryan Mwangi on 78 minutes.  

On 79 minutes, an Andy Rodden free kick is just wide of target.   

GOAL! Its 3-0 Broxburn. A shot by Stirling Albion loanee Godwin Kagni-Soukpe is saved by Scott. The rebound falls for Errol Douglas who slots home for his 7th league goal of the season and 9th overall.   

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 3 (Errol Douglas- 83 Minutes)  

GALA FAIRYDEAN 0   

DOUBLE BROXBURN SUBSTITUTION (83 Minutes)  

ON-Callum Heath & Darren Downie  

OFF-Errol Douglas & Bryan Mwangi   

On 84 minutes, Darren Downie’s effort is just over the bar.  

Broxburn made the advantage count and recorded their third 3-0 league win on the trot. Now for a long away trip to Gretna on Saturday.   

FULL TIME  

Broxburn Athletic 3 (Mwangi, Jones & Douglas) 

Gala Fairydean 0  

MATCH OFFICIALS 

REFEREE- Mr Whyte  

ASSISTANTS- Mr Martin & Mr Robertson   

Gala Fairydean – Scott (GK), Hoggan, Sneddon, Ledingham, Herdman, Jacobs, Hall, Galbraith ©, Sharp, Dougal, Watt 

Subs- Beagley (GK), Maskrey, Sinclair, Wylie, Lyons, Murray (GK) & Ocholi   

NEXT GAME  

Lowland League  

Gretna 2008 (A)  

Saturday the 24th of August  

Raydale Park  

Attendance 235

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

SUBS- Watt (GK), Morris, Downie, Heath, Moyles, Bell & Russell 

Broxburn took on Cumbernauld Colts in the Lowland League at Albyn Park on Saturday afternoon.  

Cumbernauld Colts finished season 23/24 in a very respectable 4th position.  They had a busy pre-season on the transfer front, signing 8 players. Centre Back, Pat Moy joined from Broomhill, keeper Yan Gromov Godik joins from University of Stirling, defender Scott Dunn signs from Albion Rovers. Ex Partick Thistle midfielder Callum Wilson joins from Dumbarton, winger Zak Mckay joins from Stenhousemuir and father and son Craig & Aiden Malcom both join the club. Craig signs from St Cadoc’s while Aiden joins from champions East Kilbride. The club also added Centre Back John Binnie on loan from Livingston B. In the clubs last match, they lost at home to Gretna 2008 1-0 at Broadwood, last Tuesday night. The club is managed by ex-Inverness Caley defender David Proctor, who is assisted by ex St Johnstone & Inverness defender Darren Dodds. The club play their home games at Broadwood, Cumbernauld.   

Cumbernauld Colts last 4 Games  

(20/7/24) Cumbernauld United (A) 3-3 (LOP)     

(26/7/24) Celtic B (A) 0-1 (L)    

(3/8/24) East Kilbride (H) 2-1 (W)  

(6/8/24) Gretna 2008 (H) 0-1 (L)   

It was a windy day at Albyn Park as the teams emerge from the changing room, Broxburn are in their traditional kits, red and white shirts, white shorts and red socks and start with a 4-4-2 diamond formation, Visitors Cumbernauld Colts are in blue and black striped shirts, black shorts and blue socks and start with a 4-5-1 formation. Broxburn make 1 change from the  midweek win against Albion Rovers, Scott McRory Irving replaces James Russell.  

On 4 minutes, A long ball into the box finds Broxburn captain Nick Locke in on goal. But referee Kennedy blows for a hand ball.  

Cumbernauld have the first effort of the game on 5 minutes. Aiden Malcolm cuts inside and gets his shot away. Broxburn keeper Jordan Pettigrew tips Malcolm’s effort over the bar. On 7 minutes, Cumbernauld number 11 Daniel Hatfield’s shot is blocked by Broxburn defender. Both teams were trying to adjust to the windy conditions. It nearly assisted Cumbernauld to the opening goal on 8 minutes. A long ball flew over Greg Page and found Aiden Malcolm whose effort hit the post for the visitors.  

Good passage of play from Broxburn on 16 minutes involving Marky Munro, Bryan Mwangi & Lewis Turner. Its eventually worked too Alassan Jones who shoots way over the bar from distance. On 29 minutes, Bryan Mwangi finds Lewis Turner wide on the right. His shot is saved by Colt’s keeper Yan Gromov Godik.  

GOAL! Broxburn take the lead. A good through ball from Bryan Mwangi finds Errol Douglas in on goal. Douglas shot goes through the legs of Colts keeper Yan Gromov Godik and into the corner for the opening goal of the game.  

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1 (Errol Douglas- 29 Minutes)  

CUMBERNAULD COLTS 0  

On 33 minutes, Lewis Turner picks up the loose ball centrally, He drives forward and looks to find Alassan Jones with a good through ball, Cumbernauld Colts defender John Binnie makes a good sliding tackle to clear the danger for the visitors.  

Big chance for the visitors on 37 minutes. Aidan Malcolm beats the offside trap. His shot is tipped over by Broxburn keeper Jordan Pettigrew.   

Great vision by Broxburn defender Greg Page. He plays a great long ball looking for skipper Nick Locke. Unfortunately, Locker couldn’t get the ball under control. On 42 minutes, Nick Locke picks up a loose ball and his deep cross just has too much on it for Alassan Jones.  

HALF TIME (1-0 Broxburn)  

On 47 minutes, Marky Munro is pressed high up the park. The Broxburn defender looks for keeper Pettigrew with a back pass. His pass has too much on it and its out for a Cumbernauld corner. Broxburn defend the resulting corner well, Jonathan Page heads away the danger. On 52 minutes, Daniel Hatfield effort is wide of target for the visitors.  

On 53 minutes, Scott McRory- Irving finds Marky Munro with a good pass wide right. The Broxburn right back lobs it over Zak Mckay and shoots wide of target. On 54 minutes, Andy Rodden spots Cumbernauld keeper Yan Gromov Godik way off his line. But the Broxburn’s defenders’ effort is way over the bar.  

First in referee Kennedys book is Marky Munro for time wasting on 55 minutes.   

On 57 minutes, Cumbernauld have the ball in the net. Callum Wilson scores but the linesman is quick to raise his flag. The Colts have dominated possession in the second half so far.  

On 62 minutes, A Lewis Turner 30-yard thunder bolt is just wide of target for Broxburn.  

On 64 minutes, Cumbernauld Colts player Daniel Hatfield takes on Jonathan Page and his shot is saved by Broxburn keeper Jordan Pettigrew. 

Andy Rodden does superb to get to a long ball. His cross from the left finds Errol Douglas who heads over the bar. On 70 minutes, Its Errol Douglas’s turn to try and lob Colt’s keeper Yan Gromov Godik, but his effort sails over the bar also.  

GOAL! Its 2-0. Andy Rodden finds Errol Douglas in an advanced position, and he scores of the right post for his 6th goal in 4 games,  

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 2 (Errol Douglas-72 Minutes)  

CUMBERNAULD COLTS 0  

Another chance for Broxburn on 77 minutes. Alassan Jones finds Lewis Turner who plays a great through ball for Bryan Mwangi. The Dundee United loanee’s shot is saved by Colt’s keeper Yan Gromov Godik.  

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (78 Minutes)  

ON-Callum Heath  

OFF-Alassan Jones   

Cumbernauld Colts make a substitution on 80 minutes. Daniel Hatfield is replaced by Ashton Pellow.  

On 81 minutes, Andy Rodden’s ball in finds Nick Locke whose header is saved. On 82 minutes, Lewis Turner is booked for a foul on John Binnie.  

GOAL! Its 3-0 Broxburn. Marky Munro finds Nick Locke. The Broxburn captain gets in between two Cumbernauld defenders before finishing into the right corner.   

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 3 (Nick Locke- 84 Minutes)  

CUMBERNAULD COLTS 0 

Cumbernauld make another change on 85 minutes. Anthony Carrol replaces Zac Mckay.   

DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (86 Minutes)  

ON- Darren Downie & Kyle Bell  

OFF- Bryan Mwangi & Errol Douglas 

Cumbernauld Colts have a chance on 89 minutes. Slack play by Greg Page gifts possession to Anthony Carroll whose effort is wide of target. On 90 minutes, Ashton Pellow’s cross finds Anthony Carroll again who puts his effort wide.  

Broxburn keeper Jonathan Page is booked on 93 minutes for dissent by referee Kennedy.  

Broxburn were outstanding today against a very good, established Cumbernauld Colts. We now go into next week’s cup match against Ardrossan Winton Rangers, – full of confidence.  

FULL TIME  

Broxburn Athletic 3 (Douglas x2, Locke)  

Cumbernauld Colts 0  

MATCH OFFICIALS 

REFEREE- Mr Kennedy  

ASSISTANTS- Mr Ross & Mr Feechan   

Cumbernauld Colts – Godik (GK), Dickson, Moy, Greene, Wilson, Murphy, Hatfield, White, Binnie, Malcolm, Mckay 

Subs-Kearney (GK), Griffiths, Dunn, Carroll & Pellow   

NEXT GAME  

South Challenge Cup 1st round  

Saturday the 17th of August   

Ardrossan Winton Rovers FC 

Valefield Park, Kilburnie 

KA25 6HU   

2PM