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BROXBURN ATH V BLACKBURN UTD

ATTENDANCE 220

East Of Scotland Premier League: Broxburn Athletic v Blackburn United – 6 August 2022

 

Derby day at the Albyn with Blackburn United as the visitors.

Broxburn made 1 change from Tuesday’s game against Musselburgh, Donaldson replacing a trialist.

Blackburn arrived having drawn last week at home to Linlithgow being pegged back in the 92nd minute and fallen to a 3-2 to Inverkeithing in midweek.

Three minutes into the match great play down the left sent Craig Henderson away but his effort was matched by the Blackburn full back who got back to cut his cross out for a corner .

In 9 minutes Douglas made a nice run down the left but his cross was behind his fellow forwards.

The game was very scrappy with the strong breeze making it difficult for the teams to settle.

Blackburn made decent progress down the right but Heath’s cross wasn’t a good one going straight out.

Neat play from Henderson his pass finding Downie who turned to play a pass to the left where Orru had made a good run but the wind carried the ball just out of reach.

Broxburn did get their first shot on target in 19 minutes Orru played the ball to Jeffries 25 yards out but he doesn’t get enough power on his shot which goes straight through to Saunders in the visitors goal.

The home team were growing into the game in a sweeping move from left to right Downie fed the ball to Henderson but his shot was blocked.

In 25 minutes Sayers gets to the bye line his cross is cleared only as far as Greenhill who plays the ball into Downie’s feet in the penalty box but the strikers shot is blocked.

Two minutes later, Henderson played the ball into Jeffries from just outside the box but his curling shot is off target.

In 31 minutes Gillen is booked for a foul on Heath.

The first real chance of the game fell to Broxburn in 32 minutes Jeffries sliding a pass to Downie on the right, the striker can’t get his shot on target crashing the ball into the side netting.

The pressure begins to increase on the visitors Downie breaks down the left McLung does well to force him wide, his cross finds Douglas but the ball sits up and the striker fires well over.

In 38 minutes, Jeffries in centre field unintentionally handles the ball from a bounce of the ball, he plays the ball wide right to Gillen who slips the ball to HENDERSON who drills the ball into the net past Saunders from 20 yards.

The Brox have another great position in 41 minutes Jeffries has room in midfield and has a great chance to feed Henderson but he tries to be over elaborate with his pass and the chance looks to be gone till Blackburn fluff trying to clear the ball Henderson getting the ball but shooting over.

A hesitation by Donaldson in defence allows Hutton a sight of goal but he shoots over from the edge of the box.

Greenhill gets a shot on target in first half injury time but its straight at Saunders.

HALF TIME: Broxburn Athletic 1 – 0 Blackburn United

In 50 minutes Douglas is sent away by Orru with a great pass, the striker shows great strength and gets in a shot which Saunders has to save. From the corner Henderson’s corner eludes all bar D. Nimmo whose shot spirals over the bar.

In 55 minutes Thomas replaced Richards for Blackburn.

Sayers was booked.

In 59 minutes Sinclair replaces Greenhill.

In 64 minutes total calamity in the home defence, Donoghue plays a very short goal kick to D. Nimmo in the 6 yard box, Devine is alert and closes the centre half down and challenges as Nimmo tries to clear but it cannons off the striker and against the bar. The ball breaks back to DEVINE whose shot looks as though Donoghue will save to redeem the situation but it squirms from his grasp and over the line to give the visitors an unlikely leveller with their first shot on target.

Binnie replaced Downie in 68 minutes.

The sub nearly makes a quick impact forcing in a shot from the right which Saunders beats away for a corner. The Blackburn defence clear the corner.

In 75 minutes Heath was replaced by Meikle.

Henderson and Jeffries were once again prominent for Broxburn the winger beating Mildren but his cross was disappointing and collected by Saunders.

In 80 minutes Jeffries is booked for dissent. R. Nimmo then replaces Jeffries, Howe replaces Kane for the visitors and Gould for Hutton.

In 84 minutes the Brox should be back in front Binnie does great down the left and cuts the ball back to R.Nimmo who doesn’t catch his left foot shot correctly making it easier for Saunders to save.

In 87 minutes from a very poor Henderson pass Gillen is forced into a challenge gets it wrong earning a second yellow card followed by red.

Blackburn then had a great chance to win the game Meikle spun away from his marker but shot wide left of goal.

In injury time R.Nimmo played a great ball through to Douglas but Wilson saved the day for Blackburn with a great tackle.

Blackburn then spurned another opportunity from a 4 on 2 break they play it very poorly Meikle having a shot blocked and cleared to safety.

A poor game in truth which will hopefully be improved on at the end of the month in the preliminary round Scottish Cup tie. Broxburn face Kirkcaldy & Dysart in the East of Scotland Cup on Tuesday at the Albyn.

FULL TIME: Broxburn Athletic 1 – 1 Blackburn United

REFEREE MR A. SHEPHERD     ASSISTANT  MR k. BOYD   , MR R. SWINDELLS

 

 

BROXBURN ATH V MUSSELBURGH ATH

Attendance 185

East Of Scotland Premier League: Broxburn Athletic v Musselburgh Athletic – 2 August 2022

 

Broxburn’s first home game of the new league season, after a solid start to the new campaign down at Vale of Leithen on Saturday, saw Musselburgh travel over from East Lothian to the Albyn.

Broxburn made 4 changes from Saturday’s starting line up, Donoghue replacing the trialist in goal, a trialist No 4, Greenhill and Douglas in for Donaldson, Churchill and Brass.

Musselburgh also made 4 changes from the side who lost 4-2 at home to Crossgates, Laing, Smith, Jones and Murrell replacing McRae, Knox, Barker and Jordan Smith.

The visitors made a lively start in 3 minutes, they could have gone ahead when L. Smith made good ground down the left and cut the ball back to Jones who fired a shot across the goal and just wide.

The Brox responded in 6 minutes Orru, Downie and Henderson combining well but the wee wingers cross was behind those in red.

Musselburgh’s bright start continued Morrell being given too much time to come forward sliding a great ball through to Cairns who scuffed his shot completely.

In 15 minutes Jeffries played a neat pass to Greenhill who lashed a 30 yarder towards goal but it tailed off just to the right of Laing’s right post.

From a Broxburn attack in the following minute where Downie’s shot was blocked, Musselburgh went down the other end, O’Kane played the ball wide left to Jones whose cross found the head of MURRELL who headed the ball into the net to give Musselburgh the lead. Time 17 minutes.

A real let off for the home side in the following minute L.Smith again playing a ball in from the left, Murrell showing great close control with his shot hitting the right hand post.

Broxburn’s best move of the game so far came in 23 minutes Gillen swinging in a great ball which Douglas got his head to strongly, Laing pulling off a great save in the visitors goal to prevent a leveller.

Laing was at it again in 25 minutes denying the Brox an equaliser Greenhill sending in a fine ball down the left to Douglas his cross deflecting to Gillen whose shot from 10 yards was kept out brilliantly.

Musselburgh’s quick breaks were dangerous down the left Jones beating Sayers and his cross was just out of reach of Thomson.

Sayers was booked on the half hour.

Broxburn were knocking the ball about well with no end product until the trialist No 4 played in a great ball which Douglas met full on with his head but his effort just cleared the bar.

In 39 minutes an enterprising run from Sayers saw him beat Black and create a chance he seemed caught in 2 minds whether to shoot or cross and his effort goes wide to the left.

In 42 minutes after Downie is brought down 25 yards out, Henderson takes the free kick and his effort is punched over by Laing.

HALF TIME: Broxburn Athletic 0 – 1 Musselburgh Athletic

In 46 minutes Jones gathered the ball in midfield and strides forward but his shot is tame and is wide left of target.

Orru played a nice ball out to Henderson on the right but he crosses poorly and straight to Laing.

In 51 minutes Broxburn’s trialist No 4 was booked.

A minute later a deep Sayers cross has Laing scrambling to tip away with Downie on the premises if any error was made.

In 55 minutes with the Brox having their best spell they find an equaliser Gillen played a great ball wide to Henderson whose cross at first seems poor Douglas forces an error which DOWNIE capitlises on and fires the ball into the net.

Broxburn continued to come forward Henderson moving the ball from right to left and sending Gillen running down the left , the cross is a good one and well defended by Black.

In 59 minutes the visitors almost catch Broxburn sleeping Jones’s shot deflecting just over the bar off the Trialist No 4.

In 64 minutes sheer persistence from Broxburn pays off Greenhill playing a great ball to Henderson on the right, this time the wingers cross is on the money with DOUGLAS slamming the ball into the net.

In a real end to end game now Musselburgh were almost level in 68 minutes Cairns pass eluding D. Nimmo, Murrell created a shooting opportunity which he puts just over.

In 71 minutes Jeffries and Downie were replaced by Brass and Churchill.

Churchill got a shot off in 73 minutes having received a pass from Brass but his shot was too high.

In 74 minutes the game is tied once again O’Kane playing a defence splitting pass to Stevenson who prodded the ball past Donoghue with CAIRNS having the simple task of applying the final touch.

In 75 minutes J. Smith replaced Murrell.

A brilliant ball from Brass played Henderson away down the right who slips a great pass to Douglas who from the angle he takes on the shot which Laing saved at his near post.

In 80 minutes R.Nimmo replaced Henderson.

In 88 minutes J.Smith comes within a whisker of sealing an away win but his shot hits the left post.

Broxburn got themselves into decent positions to set up winning chances but R.Nimmo couldn’t provide a telling cross or finish.

Brass was booked for Broxburn in the last minute.

Both sides served up an entertaining game with honours even probably just about right. Derby day on Saturday when Blackburn visit the Albyn.

FULL TIME: Broxburn Athletic 2 – 2 Musselburgh Athletic

REFEREE MR A.GRIEVE     ASSISTANTS MR D. ROBERTSON , MR S. MAINDS

BROXBURN ATHLETIC V KIRKINTILOCH ROB ROY

Pre – Season Friendly: Broxburn Athletic v Kirkintilloch Rob Roy – 23 July 2022

 

Broxburn’s final warm up game before the official start to the new season next Saturday was against West Of Scotland League Kirkintilloch Rob Roy. The Brox made 5 changes to their starting line up Donoghue, Donaldson, Gray, Jeffries, Douglas being replaced by a trialist keeper, Churchill, Binnie, Orru and a trialist.

Kirkintilloch arrived at the Albyn having lost their midweek friendly 3-1 at Drumchapel United.

The visitors were first to get a sight of goal Baber picking out McNair whose shot was blocked.

Baber was then in action at the other end defending a long ball from Sayers well with Binnie putting the defender under pressure.

In 6 minutes a Henderson corner almost found Harrison’s head at the back post.

Four minutes later a neat build up between Henderson, Gillen and Churchill ended with a disappointing cross from the latter.

Kirkintilloch continued to push forward McNair picking up a loose ball and sending a defence splitting pass through to McNabb who steadied himself but the trialist keeper pulled off a great save with his foot to divert wide.

In 17 minutes Churchill sent Gillen away down the right with his cross being blocked for a corner. From the corner Churchill and Henderson worked well between them, Henderson firing a cross on the money inside the 6 yard box which Duncan did well to clear.

Churchill and Gillen were prominent again down the right but as before Churchill’s cross was easily dealt with by McAllister in the visitors goal.

In 21 minutes Kirkintilloch had the ball in the net through McNabb but he was called for offside.

Hughes won a corner off Gillen in 28 minutes, Woodhouse took the corner which was won by Bell whose header was off target to the right.

Kirkintilloch won a throw in in good position in 35 minutes taken long by Duncan, HUGHES and Sayers challenged for the ball in the air with the striker getting a crucial touch sending it into the left corner of the net.

The visitors continued to dominate Hughes and McNabb combining with the latter getting in a shot which was blocked by Sayers for a corner. From the corner the referee spotted an infringement much to the relief of the home side.

In 41 minutes a Henderson corner found Orru but he headed straight at McAllister.

Kirkintilloch continued to pick their way through the Broxburn side too easily McNabb and Hughes being denied by a great saving tackle from Sayers.

In 43 minutes Woodhouse picked up on a loose ball just outside the Broxburn penalty area but shot well wide.

HALF TIME: Broxburn Athletic 0 – 1 Kirkintilloch Rob Roy

Both teams made changes for the start of the second half.

Broxburn introduced Newall, Downie, Gray, Nimmo, Douglas for Harrison, Henderson, Churchill, Brass and Binnie.

Kirkintilloch made just 1 change Barclay for Scott.

In 47 minutes Downie got a shot on target but hit it down into the ground, it being no problem for keeper McAllister.

The visitors first foray forward in the second half produced another goal, similarly to the first it started from a Duncan long throw which HUGHES controlled well turned Gillen and fired high into the net.

The trialist keeper had to look lively to stop shots from McNabb and Baber as the Brox continued to struggle defensively with now no recognised centre half on the field.

Kirkintilloch made some changes in 51 minutes Bell , Hughes and Woodhouse being withdrawn, Walker, Winton and Young coming on. Then in 57 minutes Daly replaced McNabb followed by Gordon for McNair 3 minutes later.

Broxburn were cut open by a nice pass from substitute Daly YOUNG who applied a great finish for the visitors 3rd goal of the afternoon.

In 61 minutes more changes for both teams. The trialist keeper came off for Broxburn and trialist number 6, with Donoghue and Jeffries coming on.

The visitors continued to knock the ball about well Young finding Baber whose cross was a fine one but just out of reach of his strikers.

In 64 minutes Douglas did well to win a corner from an Orru throw. Baber was injured and had to go off being replaced by Campbell. Nimmo took the corner with Gray winning a header but his flicked effort went wide. Definitely Broxburn’s closest effort.

From a better Broxburn move Douglas won the ball and fed Downie who put over a great cross to the back post which Campbell did well to get to first to deny Orru.

In 77 minutes Winton advanced well on the left into a shooting position his first effort was blocked and his second was straight at Donoghue.

A minute later it was 0-4 Gray gave the ball away in midfield YOUNG advanced towards goal and fired in a shot which hit the inside of the right post and into the net.

In 80 minutes Daly was booked.

It could have been 5 in 81 minutes Young playing the ball into a colleague but he took a fresh air swipe at the ball.

In 82 minutes a rare Broxburn attack saw Gray play a nice ball through to Douglas who couldn’t get enough on his shot to beat McAllister.

Donoghue had 2 excellent saves from Barclay and Young. From the corner taken by McCormick, Daly was allowed a free header which he placed just over the bar.

Not a good day at the office to end the pre-season for Broxburn. The season begins in earnest with an away trip to Vale Of Leithen next Saturday.

FULL TIME: Broxburn Athletic 0 – 4 Kirkintilloch Rob Roy

 

 

BROXBURN ATHLETIC V EDINBURGH SOUTH

Pre – Season Friendly: Broxburn Athletic v Edinburgh South – 19 July 2022

Broxburn continued their pre-season build up in the searing heat at the Albyn against East of Scotland League 2 side Edinburgh South. There were 8 changes in the starting line up from Saturday’s 4-1 defeat to Bo’ness. Donoghue, Sayers, Gillen, Gray, Jeffries, Brass, Douglas and a Trialist for Wallace, Newall, Orru, Greenhill, Binnie, McConnell, Downie and Churchill.
Edinburgh South arrived in good fettle having beaten Premier League Tynecastle 4-2 on Saturday.
Broxburn started on the front foot in the 3rd minute Sayers playing a delightful ball through for Douglas who steadied himself before hitting a decent strike which forced Gilpin to save. From the corner Henderson swung the ball back in but the it broke kindly for the visitors hitting Meikle and deflecting back to the keeper.
In 7 minutes Edinburgh South showed their attacking intent Sharkey sliding the ball through towards Martin, needing a last minute intervention from Harrison to prevent a clear chance.
Broxburn should have gone ahead a minute later, Gray the architect playing a fine ball to Douglas but the striker fired just over.
An even better opportunity was also spurned in 12 minutes Henderson leaving defenders in his wake getting past keeper Gilpin catching the ball on the bye line and cutting back to Brass but he shot wildly over.
In an all action game the visitors also added to the gilt edged chance misses Martin taking a fresh air swipe at the ball yards from goal after a ball was played in from the left.
A goal had to come and it duly did in 21 minutes Sayers playing in a great ball from the right which was met by the head of BRASS whose bullet header cracked off the underside of the bar just over the line and back out again. The referee signalled a goal.
It was almost two in 23 minutes Jeffries picking up a poor pass and sliding a great ball to Douglas who got a shot off which was saved by Gilpin. Brass was then denied a second goal by the linesman’s flag, being adjudged offside.
On the half hour Edinburgh South’s Tweed beat Gillen and slipped a ball inside to Martin but he shot well over the bar.
A great 1-2 between HENDERSON and Brass saw the former in the clear and he slotted the ball past Gilpin for the Brox’s second goal. Time 34 minutes.
That man HENDERSON was at it again 2 minutes later going on a solo run beating a couple of defenders on the left and striking a brilliant left foot shot past Gilpin into the right hand corner of the net.
In 38 minutes Henderson and Sharkey were booked.
The visitors should have pulled a goal back but Sharkey’s effort from close range hit the post.
In 42 minutes great play from Henderson again set Sayers away down the right the young wing back seemed caught in 2 minds between cross or shot and his effort was just out of reach of Brass.
In 44 minutes Henderson who had had a brilliant half again set up Brass nicely after a run down the left this time Brass’s effort was well blocked by Brennan.
In first half injury time a neat move from the visitors saw Martin create a shoot opportunity which Trialist number 11 blocked well.
HALF TIME: Broxburn Athletic 3 – 0 Edinburgh South
Edinburgh South made a change at half time Ashraf replacing Gilhooley.
In 54 minutes Henderson nicely picked out Sayers who strode into the box but his shot was well wide when others were well placed to finish in the centre.
Three minutes later Edinburgh South had a chance a long ball was played forward to Martin but he hurried his shot which was well wide.
On the hour a great long ball from Harrison was well controlled by DOUGLAS on the left and he fired the ball past Gilpin for the home sides 4th goal.
Ashraf played in a decent ball from the right but his forwards Martin and Sharkey were a bit over eager and flagged offside.
The Brox made a number of changes Newall, Downie, Ross Nimmo, Trialist 16, and Churchill replacing, Gray, Henderson, Jeffries, Brass and Trialist 11.
Hassan replaced Pritchett for Edinburgh South.
In 70 minutes Churchill almost made an immediate impact cutting inside nicely from the right but Gilpin did well to save and the ball cleared.
A minute later it should have been 5-0 Churchill and Downie setting up Douglas who beat his man but fired disappointingly wide.
Smith replaced Sharkey for the visitors.
In 78 minutes Churchill swept the ball wide to Donaldson whose cross was blocked for a corner. From the kick Douglas got in a header which was blocked.
After a neat build up down the right Douglas swung over a deep cross which found Nimmo who struck the ball well with his left foot with his effort being deflected over the bar.
The visitors kept plugging away to the end but Martin shot wildly over.
A positive workout for Broxburn after Saturday’s disappointment. Both sets of players deserve credit for serving up a decent game in such high temperatures played at a good pace. The final friendly is at home this Saturday when West of Scotland League Kirkintilloch Rob Roy visit.
FULL TIME: Broxburn Athletic 4 – 0 Edinburgh South

BROXBURN ATH V BONESS UTD

Pre Season Friendly: Broxburn Athletic v Bo’ness United – 16 July 2022

Broxburn continued their pre-season build up at the Albyn against local rivals Bo’ness United from the Lowland League. The Brox showed 4 changes to their starting line up from the Tranent game, Greenhill, Binnie, Downie and Henderson replacing Brass, Gillen, Jeffries and Douglas.
Bo’ness had 5 changes from the side who beat Dunbar with 2 late goals on Tuesday night, McCormack, Jacobs, Jones, Hughes and Love replacing Hawkins, Ward, Johnston, Grant and Trialist.
Broxburn had a glorious chance in the 2nd minute Churchill played in on goal but he inexplicably sclaffed his shot completely and the chance was gone.
From a long ball the BU’s were almost in on goal but for alert defending by Donaldson to prevent Love having a clear run on Wallace.
In 8 minutes Bo’ness made an early breakthrough, Jones slid a nice ball through for Stevenson to run on to, Wallace was switched on to the danger and came off his line to slide in to clear the ball but missed it completely allowing STEVENSON an empty net to tap the ball into.
This seemed to rattle the home side and from a Jones corner 2 minutes later McCormack was left unmarked at the back post, fortuanately his header back across goal did not find a team mate.
In 12 minutes Henderson was heavily challenged by Gemmell forcing the winger to have extended treatment. From Orru’s free kick Bo’ness cleared only as far as Greenhill who floated the ball back in but his cross was well claimed by Dibaga in the visitors goal.
In a niggly period of play Stevenson brought down Newall , with Greenhill taking the free kick short to Henderson but his cross was disappointingly over hit.
In 19 minutes Henderson had to come off not having recovered from the previous challenge, to be replaced by Jeffries.
The visitors went close again in 22 minutes Hughes sending in a great free kick which Coll headed just over the bar.
Binnie got into a decent position for the Brox but he shot wide and over the bar.
The BU’s had their tails up in 35 minutes when they increased their lead, WATT ran on to a nice ball down the left and he steadied himself before curling a great shot past Wallace into the right hand corner of the net.
Broxburn were not dealing well with wind assisted long balls Stevenson having a great opportunity but he lobbed this effort to the right of the target.
From a high ball from the left from Jacobs, Wallace had to keep a close eye out doing nicely to tip the ball over the bar. From the corner Stevenson engineered a shooting opportunity which Wallace parried away to safety.
Broxburn through themselves a lifeline right on half time from a neat through ball Churchill picked out DOWNIE who dispatched the ball past Dibaga to pull a goal back.
HALF TIME: Broxburn Athletic 1 – 2 Bo’ness United
A real blow for Broxburn early in the 2nd half when McConnell challenged for the ball going down in real pain and needing extensive treatment before being stretchered off and an ambulance called for.
A trialist took the stricken McConnell’s place in 54 minutes.
In 56 minutes after a bad foul on Churchill resulted in a free kick, Greenhill and Churchill combined nicely to send Newall away down the right but his cross just evaded Downie.
From a Jones corner in 58 minutes deep to the back post slack marking allowed Love a free header but he just couldn’t divert on to target.
That warning wasn’t heeded when a good cross came in from the right STEVENSON got ahead of Newall to head past Wallace to give the BU’S a 3-1 lead in 61 minutes.
Bo’ness then made some changes Todd, Gemmell, Jones, Watt and Stevenson going off to be replaced by Hamilton, Johnston, Grant, Dukuray and Ward.
Broxburn also made changes Brass, Sayers and another trialist for Binnie , Orru and Newall.
There were home claims for a penalty when trialist number 16’s cross appeared to strike an arm but the referee wasn’t impressed and play went on.
In 65 minutes the same trialist was once again prominent playing a defence splitting pass which went past Dibaga but Brass couldn’t catch the ball before going out.
The Brox went closer in 68 minutes involving trialist 16 to Brass who sent Churchill down the left his curling effort hitting the bar.
A long ball forward forced Ward into an error but Brass who had pressured him couldn’t get in a decisive effort on target.
From a quick break forward with 10 minutes left Hamilton played a nice pass to GRANT who slotted the ball past Wallace.
In 82 minutes Jeffries sent Sayers down the right wing with his cross just out of reach of Brass and Downie.
In 88 minutes a high hanging ball in from the right from McCormack was dropped by Wallace but scrambled clear to safety. Wallace was soon back in action pulling off a save at full stretch from Love.
In the last minute Brass neatly found Downie who got off a shot which was deflected wide. From the corner Donaldson from 3 yards out missed the ball altogether when any touch would have been a scoring one.
A tough day for the Brox with Bo’ness taking their chances and punishing the hosts mistakes and not taking chances when presented. Pre-season preparation continues on Tuesday when Edinburgh South come calling to the Albyn.
FULL TIME: Broxburn Athletic 1 – 4 Bo’ness United

BROXBURN ATHLETIC V DUNDEE NORTH END

v Dundee North End – 9 July 2022

Broxburn’s first friendly of the season in the glorious sunshine and heat at the Albyn with Midland League opponents Dundee North End the visitors. Six of the new signings featured in the starting line up for the Brox, Sayers, Clark, Henderson, McConnell, Downie and Orru.
North End had already played 2 friendlies against Kirrie Thistle and Dundee FC Under 18s, in the lead up to their league season opener on 23rd July against Lochee Harp.
Broxburn kicked off with the breeze at their backs.
The home side were first to have an attempt at goal in 2 minutes from an Orru throw on the left Downie controlled and shot but his effort was high over the bar.
A minute later captain Shaun Harrison, in an aerial challenge, was caught accidently with a flailing arm which resulted in a bloodied nose and him having to leave the park for 3 minutes for the injury to be attended to.
In 6 minutes a nice break down the left saw Rice get in a cross which was half cleared falling nicely to Devine who curled in a shot to the right which Donoghue dived to his left to save at full stretch.
The visitors continued to look dangerous and should have taken the lead in 11 minutes after a bad mistake from Gillen, Devine was clean in on goal but the striker hurried his shot when there was no need to and he miscued his effort completely.
Broxburn started to grow in to the game and from their best move to that point in 19 minutes Binnie and Downie combined well resulting in Downie having a clear shooting opportunity inside the penalty box but Ferrie saved his effort well with the clearance completed by a defender.
Both sides continued to try and pass the ball about probing for an opening which North End managed to achieve on the half hour MacLeod adjudged to have been brought down by Orru.
DEVINE stepped up confidently to convert the resultant penalty to put the Dokens one goal ahead on the half hour.
This seemed to sting the home side into action with Orru doing well down the left his cross being blocked by Rice for a corner. From the corner Henderson and Orru worked a nice short corner routine with the latter’s cross being won by Nimmo at the back post with his header being smothered by keeper Ferrie on the line.
In 38 minutes Orru was again prominent cutting in from the left and being brought down just outside the box. Harrison touched the free kick to the right to McConnell whose well struck shot took a deflection for a corner. Henderson took the corner Harrison rose well to win the header which was well defended by the defender covering the post.
With Broxburn now having their best spell in the game Gillen hit an amazing drive from 35 yards which cracked the cross bar and bounced to safety.
From another short corner in 43 minutes Orru played the ball inside to Henderson who struck a great shot from the left which Ferrie did well to fist away.
In first half injury time after 4 successive corners Broxburn finally got on the score sheet, Henderson’s deep corner was well retrieved by Nimmo with his head this set up Harrison for a shot which was blocked with MCCONNELL reacting quickly to the loose ball with his overhead kick eluding the visitors defence and into the right hand corner of the net.
HALF TIME: Broxburn Athletic 1 – 1 Dundee North End
Broxburn made 6 changes at half time Newall, Brass, Douglas, Churchill, Murray and Greenhill replacing Sayers, Nimmo, Clark, McConnell, Downie and Binnie.
Ballantyne replaced Jamieson for North End.
The home side started the second half with some purpose Newall beating 2 North End defenders down the right and forcing a corner. Orru’s corner was on the money Ferrie forced into punching clear.
In 53 minutes from another Orru corner HARRISON headed high into the top corner of the net to edge the hosts ahead.
Greenhill and Churchill were working well in midfield with the latter sending a nice through ball which was cut off by Wighton with Douglas ready to pounce.
In 61 minutes North End’s Devine hit a shot which deflected for a corner. He took the kick himself which found Law whose shot was blocked with strong claims for handball which the referee waved away.
A minute later and the Dokens went close again Rice sending in a good free kick from the left which Lunan met strongly with his head with the ball flying just over the bar.
Rice went off for North End to be replaced by Bell.
In 65 minutes after good work by Henderson whose pass found Brass who got to the bye line but his cross was blocked with Douglas well placed.
In 69 minutes Devine was replaced by Brown.
North End continued to look for an equaliser MacLeod finding Montgomery 30 yards out who unleashed a shot which Donoghue had to look lively to tip over the bar.
In 74 minutes a real let off for the Brox, Ballantyne being 1 on 1 with Donoghue but the home keeper did well again to save his chipped effort.
In 77 minutes Harrison played a neat ball down the left for Orru who drove into the penalty box and appeared to be brought down not once but twice but the referee showed no interest in the home appeals and played on.
Henderson could have sealed the game 2 minutes later creating a chance for himself but the ball sat up and his lob went over Ferrie but also the bar.
With 8 minutes remaining Greenhill sent Orru away down the left but this time his cross was too near Ferrie who smothered the ball well at his near post.
In 84 minutes Harrison picked up another knock which forced him to go off leaving Broxburn to complete the game with 10 men as all substitutes had been used.
North End made some changes in injury time, O. Lunan, McConnachie and Herd replacing MacLeod, Law and Wighton.
An excellent work out for Broxburn against a very spirited North End side who contributed hugely to an entertaining encounter. The Brox continue their season build up at Lowland League Tranent on Tuesday night.
FULL TIME: Broxburn Athletic 2 – 1 Dundee North End

BROXBURN ATH V SAUCHIE

Attendance 165

East of Scotland Premier League – Broxburn Athletic v Sauchie Juniors – 14/05/2022

For the final league game of the 2021/2022 season, summer seemed to have arrived with the Albyn bathed in sunshine for the visit of Sauchie Juniors. Broxburn made 2 changes from those who started at Newtongrange Star, Wallace replacing Donoghue in goal and Gillen for Binnie.

Broxburn got off to the perfect start in 3 minutes from a neat build up Barker playing a great ball wide to Ross Nimmo, his cross finding BRASS who fired the ball past Clark into the visitors net.

The home side were passing and moving the ball well and a great through ball from Newall was well defended by Davidson to prevent another chance for Brass.

In 8 minutes Nicol hit a fine shot which was deflected wide for a corner.

With Broxburn in total control they added a second in 9 minutes Dan Nimmo fed the ball to the wide right for Ross Nimmo who beat Tully before cutting the ball back to BARKER who shot the ball home from 10 yards out.

The visitors first threat came in 11 minutes but great defending from Nicol blocked Davidson’s effort.

There were loud claims for a penalty for handball on Newall from a Davidson cross but the referee was not in agreement and allowed the game to continue.

Sauchie were now having a lot more of the ball but Broxburn were defending well as a unit.

A determined run from Docherty in 21 minutes saw him shrug off the attentions of Gillen and Nicol but his shot was off target to the right.

Brass was proving a handful for Sauchie collecting a pass from Barker and setting Ross Nimmo away down the right with his shot being blocked for a corner.

From a corner by Ross Nimmo the ball was hit to the back post where Donaldson won the header but his effort looped just wide.

In 26 minutes from a free kick just inside the Sauchie half Greenhill spotted keeper Clark off his line with his audacious long range effort just clearing the bar.

Sauchie had their best chance in 28 minutes from a defensive error Morgan was clean in on the left but Wallace pulled off a great save from his shot to deny him. Another chance prevented itself from a Ross Nimmo mistake but Dickie’s shot was straight at Wallace.

Broxburn were looking really dangerous breaking forward quickly, Brass and Newall setting up Ross Nimmo who slipped at the critical time and the chance was gone.

In 33 minutes it was three, Brass shooting from 20 yards or so with the ball deflecting off NICOL and deceiving keeper Clark and ending up in the net.

Broxburn continued to carve the visitors open almost at will Barker sending Ross Nimmo away on the right his cut back this time was just out of reach of Brass.

Sauchie responded in 39 minutes Dickie cracking a shot towards goal but Gillen did well to block for a corner, which was floated in dangerously with Collumbine winning but his header went just over the bar.

It was almost four on half time Ross Nimmo finding Newall from a throw in, his cross picking out Barker whose downward header was saved by Clark.

Half Time: Broxburn Athletic 3 – 0 Sauchie Juniors         

The pattern of the first half continued into the start of the second with Brass playing a great ball to Ross Nimmo down the right but his shot was a bit rash and went over the bar.

Newall was booked in 51 minutes. Syme replaced Tully for Sauchie.

The visitors afternoon was summed up when having a free kick in a decent position Smith kicked the ball straight out.

In 54 minutes from another quick break Brass and Ross Nimmo combined but the final pass to Barker found him in an offside position.

Smith and Docherty combined for Sauchie in 55 minutes but the latter’s shot was straight at Wallace. More diligent defending from Broxburn followed, Newall clearing off the line from a corner. When the ball was played back into the back post area Davidson did well to get to the cross but couldn’t control his shot at goal.

In 59 minutes Binnie replaced Newall.

The Ross Nimmo, Brass combination was once more to the fore on the hour Brass doing well to hold off his marker, his volley just going over the bar.

In 62 minutes Sauchie’s best chance of the second half a great ball from the left eluded Donaldson but Morgan headed tamely wide.

From another good Broxburn break in 70 minutes Ross Nimmo beat his man but his shot was blocked breaking to Nicol who shot wide of the right post.

In 74 minutes Sauchie made a couple of changes Greenhorn and Fisher coming on for Dickie and Carroll.

Substitute Binnie did well to force an error from Greenhorn his pass finding Ross Nimmo who shot wide.

More changes from both sides followed: Cowley and Beagley replacing Brass and Greenhill for the home side, Crawford and Kelly for Morgan and Smith for the visitors.

There was no further scoring with Broxburn running out comfortable winners against an in form Sauchie side. The Brox gave one of their best home performances of the season which will give them some confidence going into next Friday’s League Cup quarter final at Whitehill Welfare.

Full Time: Broxburn Athletic 3 – 0 Sauchie Juniors

Referee Mr A. Craven      asisstants ar1  Mr L. Hogarth    , ar2   Mr A Brown

BROXBURN ATH V INVERKEITHING HILLFIELD SWIFTS

ATTENDANCE 95

League Cup Last 16 – Broxburn Athletic V Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts – 30/04/2022

After a glorious morning of sunshine the rain clouds rolled into the Albyn for the league Cup last 16 tie with Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts. Broxburn were unchanged from Tuesday’s battling draw at Penicuik.

Inverkeithing showed one change in their starting line up from last Saturdays win at Tynecastle McMurchie replacing Murray.

The first opportunity in the game came in the 2nd minute when Barker was brought down 25 yards from goal. Mair took the free kick but the Inverkeithing defence cleared easily.

The visitors got their first effort on goal in 6 minutes from a long throw on the left McMurchie back headed towards goal but straight to Donoghue.

Inverkeithing were playing at a very high tempo making it difficult for Broxburn to settle.

The home side were looking lively down their right with Barker and Gillen showing up well, in 12 minutes Gillen’s cross was well defended for a corner with Binnie waiting to pounce.

From the corner by Greenhill, Nimmo rose well at the back post to win the header with his effort just clearing the bar.

In 17 minutes Greenhill was booked for a foul on McMurchie.

A nice interchange between McMurchie and Kelly in 24 minutes ended with the latter curling his shot just wide of target.

In 29 minutes the first real chance of the game fell to the visitors Strang robbing Gillen playing inside from the left to McMurchie but he shot over when well placed.

In 31 minutes a good Binnie cross was met by the head of Barker but he headed straight at Gibb in the Swifts goal.

In 36 minutes Jackson was booked for a foul on Barker. Ross Nimmo replaced the injured Dan Nimmo.

In 43 minutes Broxburn fashioned a decent opportunity Greenhill playing Ross Nimmo in on the right side but his chip shot went over the bar.

Half Time: Broxburn Athletic 0 – 0 Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts

The second half continued the same pattern with both teams cancelling each other out.

In 52 minutes Tait replaced Binnie for the Brox.

In 54 minutes a Simpson pass split the Brox defence with Spence in on Donoghue who did brilliantly to dive at the feet of the striker to save with Murray completing the clearance.

On the hour it was Broxburn’s turn to go close Tait putting over a great ball from the left finding the head of Brass which looked to be heading in until Gibb managed to claw the ball away from goal.

The game was opening up a bit now with Liddell lobbing a cross to the back post where Spence got in a looping header which was brilliantly tipped over by Donoghue.

The Swifts made 2 changes in 64 minutes McMurchie and Simpson going off Morris and Murray on.

In 67 minutes Broxburn broke out quickly from the back Greenhill feeding Tait down the left but his cross was disappointing and straight to Gibb.

Murray was booked for Broxburn in 73 minutes.

Once again Broxburn broke out well from the back but the final ball this time from Mair was poor going straight out of play.

In 77 minutes good play down the right from Ross Nimmo and Gillen with the cross from the latter not beating the first man.

In 81 minutes Liddell was booked for the Swifts.

From a loose Greenhill pass Scullion strode forward for the Swifts and it needed evasive action from Gillen to concede a corner.

There were further changes for both sides Greenhill off and Newall on for Broxburn, Jackson and Hynd off Macdonald and Brough on.

Broxburn continued to press Nimmo getting off a shot from the right which Gibb saved, the keeper also did well moments later to beat away a Gillen cross.

The home sides persistence finally paid off from a Scullion error Nimmo fed the ball to Gillen whose cross found BARKER unmarked and he slotted the ball into the net in 88 minutes.

With Inverkeithing pressing forward they left plenty gaps to be exploited but Broxburn failed to take their chances to put the game to bed Nimmo and Newall thwarted by Gibb.

Nicol was also booked for Broxburn.

Not the prettiest of games to watch but the result a huge one for Broxburn as they advance to the League Cup quarter finals to face Whitehill Welfare. A real gritty performance following a battling performance at Penicuik in midweek. Next week it’s a trip to Newtongrange Star in the league.

Full Time: Broxburn Athletic 1 – 0 Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts

 

BROXBURN ATH V BLACKBURN UTD

ATTENDANCE 190

East of Scotland Premier League –Broxburn Athletic V Blackburn United – 16/04/2022
Derby day at the Albyn with relegation threated Blackburn United as visitors.
Broxburn showed 2 changes from last week Murray replacing the injured Harrison and Nicol for Greenhill.
Blackburn had no fewer than 4 ex Broxburn players either first team or Colts in their matchday 17.
Blackburn were first to show with a half chance in 5 minutes Garrard getting clear of Murray although the home side were claiming a foul, Nimmo stepped in to thwart the Blackburn forward when in good position.
Broxburn responded well a couple of minutes later Gillen feeding the ball inside to Tait who neatly found Mair whose first time pass was intercepted by Miller with Brass ready to pull the trigger behind the Blackburn defender.
In 10 minutes a free kick from halfway inside the Broxburn half taken by Heath was hit to the back post where Drummond got his head to the ball but couldn’t direct on target.
The visitors continued to look dangerous Hutton beating Newall all ends up down the left sending over a great cross which broke to Kane who curled his shot just wide of the right post.
Tait was a bright spark for Broxburn down the left beating 2 men and firing over a tempting cross which no one in red could get near.
Hutton once again beat Newall easily down the left but his cross was out of reach of his colleagues in black.
Broxburn’s best move of the half in 23 minutes saw Newall get clear on right and send in a great cross which Brass got to at the front post but his header flashed wide.
Broxburn continued to knock the ball about confidently Barker and Mair combining well on the left with the latter’s cross again finding the head of Brass, this effort going over the bar.
Mair had switched to the right and his cross looked like it might go in until a timely intervention by keeper Smith.
From a Donaldson free kick in 33 minutes he slipped the ball to Brass who hit a great shot from 25 yards which flew just wide of the right hand post.
From a mistake by Murray Blackburn had a 2 on 2 break which was squandered by Garrard.
In 45 minutes Mair did well once again putting over a great cross but no one in Broxburn colours could capitalise on. Great defending from Owens broke up good build up play from the home side.
The visitors had a great chance to take the lead in first half injury time but Heath headed wide.
Half Time: Broxburn Athletic 0 – 0 Blackburn United
Blackburn came out flying in the 2nd half forcing a corner off Nimmo which Heath took and Miller won but headed wide.
Wallace was called into action a minute later tipping a Howe drive from 25 yards over the bar. The home defences poor defending at set plays continued Drummond having a free header he couldn’t convert from another Heath corner.
Newall was brought down for Broxburn just outside the box to the right, Mair taking the free kick but his shot was straight at Smith and easily gathered.
Heath was having a good game for Blackburn beating Donaldson and getting off a shot which was easily collected by Wallace.
On the hour Binnie replaced the injured Mair.
The substitute almost had an immediate impact getting into a good position his attempted cut back was blocked for a corner. From Tait’s corner Brass won the header but his header was off target.
Both sides seemed to be cancelling each other out in an attempt to break the deadlock until the final 15 minutes when the visitors needing a result took control. Hutton hit a great shot from 30 yards which brought a great save from Wallace.
Howe was booked for a foul on Murray in 78 minutes.
The pressure continued to build on the Brox Garrard being brilliantly denied by Newall after a mistake by Nimmo. Another ball was thrown into the home box with Gillen winning it but the ball diverting just wide of his own goal.
From the corner in 81 minutes loud shouts from Blackburn for a penalty as Miller appeared to be held down.
In 83 minutes from a Heath free kick into the box shouts for handball were waved away by the referee with the ball hitting off Owens and through to Wallace.
In 84 minutes Murray went off injured Townsley replacing him. Howe then went off for Blackburn Browne coming on.
In 88 minutes from another ball into the box Wallace made a clear shout to come out for the ball but clattered into Owens in doing so, this time the referee awarding the penalty.
Substitute Browne stepped forward to take with his first touch but his shot was brilliantly saved by Wallace diving to his left but HEATH was first to react and fired the rebound into the Brox net.
Garrard was booked for Blackburn in injury time. Tait of Broxburn and Kane of Blackburn were also booked during the game.
A very disappointing performance from Broxburn with few chances created over the 90 minutes. Blackburn who needed the result in their relegation battle outbattled Broxburn and got their reward with their late winner. Broxburn need to look to respond positively in their trip to Dundonald Bluebell next weekend.
Full Time: Broxburn Athletic 0 – 1 Blackburn United
BLACKBURN UNITED SMITH, MILDREN , DRUMMOND , OWENS , MILLAR , MEIKLE , HUTTON , KANE , GARRAD , HOWE (BROWNE 84m) , HEATH SUBS , DEVINE , McCLUNG , WILSON , SAYERS , SAUNDERS
REFEREE MR A. GAMBLE ASSISTANTS MR A. BROWN , MR C. SANDERSON

BROXBURN ATH V DUNBAR UTD

ATTENDANCE 172

East of Scotland Premier League –Broxburn Athletic V Dunbar United – 09/04/2022

Broxburn welcomed Dunbar United to the Albyn for a resumption of the league campaign. Broxburn showed just 1 change from last week’s win at Leith Athletic in the League Cup Gillen replacing Nicol.

For Dunbar, fighting for their Premier League lives, 1 change was also made from the team who drew with Whitehill Welfare in the League Cup last week Jones replacing Balde.

The opening exchanges in the game were very even as both teams tried to come to terms with the strong breeze which Broxburn had to their advantage in the first half.

Dunbar created the first real chance in 12 minutes Fleming and Jones combining down the left with Jones getting a shot in which Wallace did well to beat away.

Broxburn tried to respond with Brass gathering the ball in nicely and sending a great pass down the wing for Mair but the wind took the ball out of the wingers reach.

In 16 minutes the same two players were prominent for Broxburn but once again the final ball was just lacking.

Jones was causing issues for the Brox down the left with his pass finding Neave who was given time to control and measure his shot which just went over the bar from 25 yards.

Broxburn continued to weave nice passing moves Newall, Brass, Barker and Donaldson involved with the latter’s deep cross to the back post just out of reach of the onrushing Newall.

The visitors also were working some neat moves S. Thomson and Jones winning a corner off Newall. From the corner the ball broke to Neave but his shot was well off target.

In 26 minutes Berry was booked for a high challenge on Brass. Greenhill took the free kick which was right on the money and well claimed under pressure by keeper Laing.

Two minutes later and Fleming was booked for a high challenge on Newall. Gillen was booked for Broxburn for a foul on Smith.

Broxburn’s first real opportunity was created in 30 minutes Mair playing the ball inside to Brass who turned and hit a cracking shot heading for the top corner bringing a brilliant diving save from Laing.

In 36 minutes Fleming went off injured for Dunbar, McFarlane being the replacement.

In 38 minutes Greenhill held off a couple of challenges before playing an incisive pass to Newall whose cross cum shot just cleared the bar and no more.

A real chance for the visitors in 40 minutes a Smith corner was swung in dangerously Broxburn didn’t deal with it leaving McFarlane to scoop the ball over from 6 yards out.

With half time approaching Gillen played a long ball to Brass who showed great control and cross to Mair whose header was collected by Greenhill but the ball wouldn’t sit for him and his shot was well off target.

Half Time: Broxburn Athletic 0 – 0 Dunbar United

Dunbar came out of the traps strongly in the second half with the wind at their backs. Neave fired in a free kick finding Berry whose shot was blocked for a corner. From the corner Smith found McFarlane who had a free header with Newall saving on the line for Broxburn.

In 50 minutes Broxburn got into their stride Donaldson making good ground on the left and passing to Mair whose shot was well off target. Greenhill was booked in the following minute.

The breakthrough came in 52 minutes Laing advanced to the edge of the penalty box to clear but only succeeded in playing the ball to MAIR who steadied himself before hitting an exquisite shot into the top left hand corner of the net.

The game had burst into life now and from a ball over the top with the Brox defence slow to react DEVLIN gathered the ball and shot past Wallace.

The visitors almost had the lead in the following minute a ball floated in nicely to the Broxburn box hit off a defender’s head which Wallace did well to save on his line.

Broxburn responded positively and Tait rode a couple of challenges down the left before sending over a pinpoint cross to the near post finding BRASS who neatly flicked the ball into the net. Time 60 minutes.

Mair fashioned another chance for himself in 64 minutes but didn’t have enough power on the effort to beat Laing.

In 68 minutes Nicol replaced Greenhill.

Dunbar thought they had an equaliser in 71 minutes after a mistake from Harrison, Jones slid the ball forward to Devlin who scored but was ruled offside.

In 75 minutes Dunbar made a change Neave went off for Bathgate.

Five minutes later they made another change Jones off and Balde on.

The substitute almost had an immediate impact playing the ball to Smith who hit a shot from 30 yards but wide of target.

In 89 minutes Thomson was booked for dissent for the visitors.

Harrison played a great long ball forward picking out Mair in 90 minutes who turned his man inside out on the bye line before shooting from what seemed an impossible angle hitting the inside of post luckily for the visitors breaking to safety.

In the 92nd minute a long throw from MacFarlane was not dealt with by the the Brox defence, the ball breaking to substitute BALDE who had time to take a touch and drill the ball into the left corner of the net to grab Dunbar a precious equalising goal.

Broxburn still had time to mount another offensive move Tait taking a corner from the left which Laing did well to tip away for the visitors.

A real sickener for Broxburn to lose a goal so late against a battling Dunbar side who maintain their unbeaten season against us. Derby action comes to the Albyn next Saturday with Blackburn United visiting.

Full Time: Broxburn Athletic 2 – 2 Dunbar United 

DUNBAR UNITED   LAING , G.THOMSON , DEVLIN , BERRY , S.THOMSON , HANDLING , JONES (SANEBALDE 80m) , NEAVE (BATHGATE  75m) , FLEMING (McFARLANE 36m) , SMITH , WHITSON ,  SUBS  MACK , HAY

REFEREE  MR K. BROWN    ASSISTANTS  MR S. ROSS , MR  R. GORDON

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