Venue: Home

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  

ATTENDANCE 385

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

SUBS- Pettigrew, Nimmo, Downie, Heath, Moyles, Russell & Morris    

Broxburn Athletic started their 2024/25 Lowland League campaign on Saturday with a home fixture against Broomhill FC.  

Broomhill Football Club finished season 23/24 in 15th place. Broomhill are managed by ex-Aberdeen defender Zander Diamond who took over from Stephen Swift in May 2024. The club have added numerous players since the arrival of the new gaffer. Experienced centre back Arnie Kasa joins from Albion Rovers. The club have also added strikers, Lewis Lobban from St Patrick’s and Kris Amponsah from Civil Service Strollers. Ex Hearts youth player Michael Aitken joins from St Patrick’s, midfielder Andrew Lind joins from Queens Park and ex Broxburn loanee Devan McColl joins the club from Camelon. Defender Connor Duffy joins from Albion Rovers, Midfielder Chris Mahon joins from Queens Park. They also confirmed the loan signing of Cameron Rowley from Airdrieonians.  The club are currently playing their home games at the Dumbarton Football Stadium.  

Broomhill’s Last 4 Games  

(20/4/24) East Stirlingshire (H) 3-1 (W)  

(6/7/24) Largs Thistle (A) 1-2 (L)  

(9/7/24) Johnstone Burgh (H) 3-3 (D)   

(20/7/24) Drumchapel United (A) 1-1 (D)  

It was a stunning day as we kicked off the 2024/25 season at Albyn Park. Broxburn are in their traditional colours, red and white shirts, white shorts and red socks and start with a 4-4-2 diamond formation. Visitors Broomhill are in Blue and White stripes, blue shorts and socks and start with a 4-3-3 formation.   

In the first minute, Gary Brass does well to get himself Infront of the Broomhill defender, knock it off him and win Broxburn an early corner. The visitors defend the resulting corner well, clearing it up the park. On 3 minutes, Marky Munro has space wide right, and his cross is caught by Broomhill keeper Collumbine.  

Broomhill have their first sniff of goal on 8 minutes. Slack play by Andy Rodden lets in Broomhill number 9 Lobban who’s cross from the right, is cleared by Jonathan Page. A minute later, Broomhill number 7 Mahon’s shot is saved by Broxburn keeper Bob Watt. On 13 minutes, Broomhill come forward again, Lobban beats Greg Page to the header, and it is worked wide too winger Amponsah whose shot is saved by Bob Watt,  

On 17 minutes, a long goal kick by Bob Watt is brought down by Errol Douglas who shoots way over the bar. Gary Brass is in a minute later from a good ball through by Errol Douglas. Brass puts his shot over the bar.  

GOAL! Broxburn take the lead. A great low cross by Marky Munro finds Gary Brass who touches the ball of the post and in.  

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1 (Gary Brass-22 Minutes)  

BROOMHILL 0  

Broxburn are denied a stonewall penalty on 23 minutes. Alassan Jones is in down the left and his low cross finds Gary Brass who looks to be fouled by Broomhill defender Lind. Referee Greeves was having none of it and waved play on. On 34 minutes, Lewis Turner does well to win the corner. Alassan Jones low corner is cleared of the line by Broomhill defender Duffy.   

GOAL! Its 2-0 Broxburn. A free kick by Alassan Jones finds Lewis Turner wide left. Turner’s cross finds skipper Nick Locke who scores through the keeper’s hands and into the net.   

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 2 (Nick Locke- 38 Minutes)  

BROOMHILL 0   

Nick Locke is the first in the referee’s book for a foul just outside the box on 40 minutes. The resulting free kick is taken by Caffrey whose effort is right at Bob Watt.  

Broxburn have two chances at the end of the half. Alassan Jones shot is pushed wide by Broomhill keeper Collumbine and Nick Locke’s effort on the half volley is wide of target.   

HALF TIME (Broxburn Athletic 2 Broomhill 0)  

GOAL! Broomhill score! Kris Amponsah beats the offside trap, flies through on goal and finishes well. Its 2-1 at Albyn Park.  

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 2 

BROOMHILL 1 (Amponsah-51 MINUTES)  

On 56 minutes, Broomhill’s Devan McColl has an effort from distance wide of target.  

On 61 minutes, Broxburn have a chance for their third. Alassan Jones does well to keep the ball in play. His cross finds Jonathan Page who can’t get his shot away and eventually it is worked to Andy Rodden whose shot is palmed over the bar. On 63 minutes, Alassan Jones finds Nick Locke with a good pass over the park. The Broxburn captain can’t get power in his shot and its easily collected by Broomhill keeper Collumbine.  

Broxburn have stepped it up a gear and look the more dangerous. A deep cross into the box by Lewis Turner from the right finds Jonathan Page who heads over the bar. On 67 minutes, Lewis Turner makes a great run in behind, but his shot is way over the bar.  

GOAL! Broxburn make it 3-1. A great cross by Andy Rodden from the left finds Errol Douglas, the big man heads home from close range!   

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 3 (Errol Douglas-70 Minutes)  

BROOMHILL 1  

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (74 Minutes)  

ON- Ross Nimmo  

OFF-Alassan Jones  

Kyle Bell was booked on 76 minutes for a foul. 

 Broomhill’s Devon McCall is booked on 77 minutes, followed by teammate Caffrey 4 minutes later.  

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (82 Minutes) 

ON-Trialist  

OFF-Lewis Turner  

Chance for Broomhill on 83 minutes, Amponsah can’t make proper contact on the ball into the box and Jonathan Page clears.  

DOUBLE BROXBURN SUBSTITUTION (85 Minutes)  

ON- Darren Downie & Callum Heath  

OFF- Nick Locke & Errol Douglas  

A huge three points to start the Lowland League campaign for Broxburn Athletic. Great team performance and now we look to get into the next round of the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup, with Blackburn United the visitors to Albyn Park on Tuesday night.   

FULL TIME  

Broxburn Athletic 3 (Brass, Locke, Douglas)  

Broomhill 1  

MATCH OFFICIALS 

REFEREE- Mr Graves  

ASSISTANTS- Mr Quinn & Mr Burns  

Broomhill Team – Collumbine, Rowley, Duffy, Lind, Mahon, Kasa ©, Lobban, Caffrey, McColl, Amponsah, Thompson  

Subs- Aitken, Wright, Dos Santos, Barr (GK), O ‘Donnell, Thompson.  

NEXT GAME  

 East Of Scotland Qualifying Cup   Tuesday The 30th of July  

Blackburn United  Albyn Park  7.45pm