Albion Rovers are managed by ex-Hearts gaffer Sandy Clarke. He is assisted by George Paterson, who was once at Queen of the South and East Stirlingshire.
Players to watch for Albion Rovers include summer signings, forward Sonny Aluko from Civil Service Strollers and centre back Devan McColl from East Stirlingshire, as well as on loan Rangers keeper Alfie Halliwell & ex versatile Airdrie youngster Nathan Brown.
In season 2024/25, after a bad start, Albion Rovers finished three points above Broxburn in sixth place. They won fifteen, drew nine and lost ten of their thirty-four games played.
In the club’s last fixture, Albion Rovers drew 0-0 at Cliftonhill with West of Scotland first Division side Thorniewood United in the South Challenge Cup First Round, eventually being eliminated, losing 4-3 on penalties.
In the last game between the sides, Albion Rovers defeated Broxburn Athletic 5-0 at Albyn Park on Tuesday the 18th of February, in Lowland League action. Rovers took the lead on four minutes. Kai Kilpatrick found Paul Kennedy whose low powerful effort flies into the right corner, leaving Pettigrew no chance. On fifteen minutes, Bright Prince uses his strength to win possession from Broxburn defender Jack Duncan before scoring into the left corner. Dom McMahon latched on to a long ball before getting in between the two Broxburn centre backs and his shot is through the legs of Broxburn keeper Jordan Pettigrew, for 3-0 on 17 minutes. Bright Prince got his second on twenty-six minutes with a deflected shot finding the bottom corner. Rovers got their fifth on 40 Minutes. Paul Kennedy finds Dom McMahon whose effort finds the top right corner. The game was played at a low tempo in the second half with both sides making various changes.
RECENT FORM BETWEEN THE SIDES
(19/8/2024) Albion Rovers 0 Broxburn Athletic 3 (Douglas x 2 & Turner)
(18/2/25) Broxburn Athletic 0 Albion Rovers 5 (Prince x2, McMahon x2 & Kennedy)
Albion Rovers: Last 4 Fixtures
(29/7/25) East Stirlingshire (A) 1-2 (W)
(2/8/25) Tranent (A) 4-0 (Loss)
(9/8/25) Gala Fairydean (H) 2-1 (Win)
(16/8/25) Thorniewood United (H) 0-0 (Lost on Pens)
Albion Rovers Starting Eleven vs Thorniewood United
Halliwell (GK), Campbell, Neeson, Reid ©, Bowie, Hunter, Duncan, Lumsden, Marchant, Duruh & Garth.
