Season: 2025/26

Match Report- (Clydebank- 8/11/25)

By Stuart McLellan

We returned to Albyn Park on Saturday for the visit of league leaders Clydebank FC, in Lowland League action. 

Broxburn Athletic are in their traditional home kits, Red and White shirts, White shorts and Red and White socks. Visitors Clydebank are in their away kit of Black and Red.

Broxburn make two changes to last Saturday’s away 1-0 defeat to Cumbernauld Colts. In comes Alasdair Shrive and Marcus Lavery who replace Kyle Bell and Errol Douglas.

Clydebank make one change to the team that defeated Celtic B 4-0 last Saturday at Holm Park. In comes Nicky Little who replaces Rocco Hickey Fugaccia.

After a well observed minute silence for all in attendance for remembrance weekend, we are underway at Albyn Park.

The visitors have dominated the early stages, enjoying lots of possession.

On the seventh minute, Clydebank’s Chris McGowan is booked for a foul on Jamie Docherty.

On twelve minutes, Broxburn threaten for the first time. Jamie Docherty drives into the box but his shot has no power and is easily collected by Bankies keeper Owen Scott. On seventeen minutes, a deep cross from the left by Gallagher Lennon is well defended by Clydebank’s Dean Cairns who cooly heads back for keeper Scott to collect.

The visitors created their best chance of the match so far on eighteen minutes. Nicky Little is through on goal and Jack McConnell makes an excellent block.

Next in the referee’s book is Clydebank’s Adam Hodge is booked for fouling Marcus Lavery on twenty-one minutes. On twenty-three minutes, a deep ball into the box by Clydebank is pushed away by Broxburn keeper McConnell and the Badgers eventually clear their lines.

A half volley by Jamie Docherty is easily saved by Clydebank keeper Owen Scott.

Broxburn defender Gallagher Lennon is booked for a pull-on Clydebank’s Aaron Black on thirty minutes.

Big chance for Broxburn on thirty-nine minutes. Scott McRory-Irving feeds in Jamie Docherty whose shot is well blocked by a well-timed sliding tackle from Clydebank defender David Syme. The resulting corner is cleared as far as Robbie McGale who takes on the Clydebank full back, but his shot deflects wide. On forty minutes, from the resulting corner, the ball bounces to Greg Page and his shot is blocked by Chris McGowan.

On forty-two minutes, a deep cross by Adam Hodge from the right finds Keir Samson whose header hits the bar, the rebound falls to Oisin McHugh whose header also hits the bar. Broxburn clear for the corner.

HALF TIME (0-0)

Broxburn Substitution (At Half Time)

On-Matty McDonald

Off-Gallagher Lennon

 GOAL! Broxburn take the lead. Jamie Docherty plays a great ball through for Chris O’ Kane who dinks the ball over Clydebank keeper Owen Scott.

Broxburn Athletic 1 (Chris O’ Kane-47 Minutes)

Clydebank 0

 On fifty-three minutes, Dean Cairns hits the bar from a volley from distance. On fifty-six minutes, Cairns, in a similar position hits a shot over the bar.

 GOAL! Clydebank equalise. Nicky Low finds Aaron Black wide left, his crossed is headed home by the unmarked Nicky Little.

Broxburn Athletic 1

Clydebank 1 (Little-68 Minutes)

 On seventy-seven minutes, a corner by Lee Gallacher finds David Syme whose header is cleared of the line by Alisdair Shrive.

Double Broxburn Substitution (78 Minutes)

On-Luke Morris & Robbie Hamilton

Off-Chris O’ Kane & Alasdair Shrive

 A shot by Robbie Hamilton is just wide of target on seventy-nine minutes. Matty McDonald is booked on eighty minutes for a pull on Aaron Black.

 GOAL! Broxburn regain the lead. Robbie McGale’s long ball forward finds Jamie Docherty who gets away from Clydebank’s Chris McGowan. Doc chips Bankies keeper Owen Scott and the ball drops into the empty net.

Broxburn Athletic 2 (Jamie Docherty-81 Minutes)  

Clydebank 1  

Clydebank make their only change of the match on eighty-four minutes. Rocco Hickey Fugaccia replaces Adam Hodge.

 Substitution Broxburn (90 Minutes)

On-Nick Locke

Off-Jamie Docherty

 A brilliant result today against a very good Clydebank side. With a few players missing, the boys rolled there sleeves up and fought for a famous win.

FULL TIME  

Broxburn Athletic 2 (O’Kane & Docherty)

Clydebank 1

VIEW FROM THE ALBYN MAN OF THE MATCH

 This week’s winner with 65% of votes is Jamie Docherty. Another superb showing by Doc!

 

 

 

 

MATCH OFFICIALS

REFEREE– Kieran O’ Reilly

ASSISTANT REFEREE’S– Boise Allan & David Dickson

Next Game:

Saturday the 22^nd of November

Bonnyrigg Rose (Away)

Lowland League

New Dundas Park

3pm

Match Report- (Cowdenbeath-Home- 25/10/25)

By Stuart McLellan

Broxburn are in their traditional kits. Red and White strips, white shorts and red and white socks. Visitors Cowdenbeath are in their changed kits, yellow strips with blue shorts and socks.

Broxburn make one change from last Saturday’s 3-1 Lowland League victory over Civil Service Strollers Away. In comes Alasdair Shrive who replaces Chris O’ Kane.

Cowdenbeath make four changes to last weekend’s 3-0 loss to Caledonian Braves. In comes Lewis Haldane, Conley Adamson, Rhys Walker & Stuart McDowell. They replace Dion Gear, Scott Williamson, Max Williamson & Liam Watt.

Cowdenbeath are the first to threaten on four minutes. A deep cross from the left by Sam Newman is just behind the onrushing Conley Adamson.

On six minutes, a Jamie Docherty shot is saved by Cowdenbeath keeper Lewis Haldane. On eight minutes, a Errol Douglas shot is wide of the left-hand post.

On twenty-six minutes, a dangerous Cowdenbeath corner from the left is palmed away by Broxburn keeper Jack McConnell.

On twenty-seven minutes, Marcus Lavery is booked for a foul on Rhys Walker.

A shot from distance by Scott McRory-Irving goes wide of target.

On thirty-five minutes, a cross from the right by Robbie McGale finds Errol Douglas, Big E manages to get his head the ball but is at full stretch and its wide for Douglas.

Cowdenbeath player/manager Paul McLean is booked for a foul on Kyle Bell

Greg Page comes close with a free kick from distance is pushed over the bar by Cowdenbeath keeper Lewis Haldane on thirty-seven minutes. The resulting corner taken by Robbie McGale finds Greg Page at the back post and his dangerous header over the goalmouth is cleared by Cowdenbeath.

Cowdenbeath winger Bryan Mwangi is booked for dissent on forty minutes.

On forty-three minutes, a Greg Page free kick is over the bar.

Half Time (0-0)

Ex Broxburn winger Bryan Mwangi has a shot saved by Jack McConnell.

On fifty minutes, Cowdenbeath forward Darren Downie is booked for a foul on Kyle Bell.

Cowdenbeath look more dangerous this half and have had a lot of possession. Errol Douglas does well to get us up the park and win a corner on fifty-four minutes.

Big chance for Broxburn to take the lead on fifty-seven minutes. Errol Douglas lays it off for Kyle Bell who accelerates past two Cowdenbeath defenders and his shot is saved by Cowdenbeath keeper Lewis Haldane.

Up the other end. Cowdenbeath come close on the hour mark. A long ball into the box finds Cowdenbeath player manager Paul McLean, whose header  is saved by Jack McConnell. Some save by the Broxburn keeper. A minute later, a low cross from the left by Bryan Mwangi is cleared by Greg Page.

On sixty-seven minutes, Kyle Bell comes forward with pace, he picks out Jamie Docherty with a good pass. Docherty’s dangerous low cross is cleared over the bar by Cowdenbeath’s Sam Newman.

GOAL! Broxburn are ahead. A corner by Robbie McGale finds Sam Gormley who heads into the path of Alasdair Shrive who pokes home from close range.

Broxburn Athletic 1 (Alasdair Shrive-68 Minutes)

Cowdenbeath 0

 A shot by Jamie Docherty is saved by Cowdenbeath keeper Haldane on sixty-nine minutes

 Substitution Broxburn Athletic (70 Minutes)

On-Robbie Hamilton

Off- Alasdair Shrive

 Cowdenbeath make a change on seventy-one minutes. Max Williamson replaces Bryan Mwangi.

 GOAL! Broxburn have a second! Jon Robertson finds the returning Robbie Hamilton who drives forward before scoring into the right corner.

Broxburn Athletic 2 (Robbie Hamilton-77 Minutes)  

Cowdenbeath 0

 Cowdenbeath make a triple change on seventy-eight minutes. Liam Watt, Zach Tomany & Dylan Mauchan replace Rhys Walker, Darren Downie and Stuart McDowell.

A big chance for Cowdenbeath on eighty-two minutes. A shot by Dylan Mauchan is well blocked by the sliding Greg Page and saved by Jack McConnell.

 GOAL! It’s 3-0 Broxburn. Robbie McGale drives down the right and plays a good ball inside to Scott McRory Irving who finishes well.

 Broxburn Athletic 3 (Scott McRory-Irving-84 Minutes)

Cowdenbeath 0

 Substitution Broxburn (86 Minutes)

On-Luke Morris

Off-Robbie McGale

 Six wins in a row in the League for us, up to second and a clean sheet. Brilliant day at the office.

 FULL TIME

Broxburn Athletic 3 (Shrive, Hamilton & McRory-Irving)

Cowdenbeath 0

VIEW FROM THE ALBYN MAN OF THE MATCH

 

This week’s man of the match with 100% of votes was Kyle Bell. He was outstanding!

 

 

 

 

 

MATCH OFFICIALS

REFEREE– Kieran O’ Reilly

ASSISTANT REFEREE’S– Boise Allan & David Dickson

 

Next Game:

Saturday the 1^st of November

Cumbernauld Colts (Away)

Lowland League

Broadwood

3pm

 

(Photo’s attached from Bronwyn Hudson)

Match Report- (Gala Fairydean Rovers -Home- 15/10/25)

By Stuart McLellan

On Tuesday Evening, we played host to Gala Fairydean Rovers at Albyn Park in the Lowland League.

Broxburn Athletic are in their changed kits this evening. Gold and Black strips, black shorts and black and gold socks. Visitors Gala Fairydean are in all White kits.

Broxburn make five changes from our 3-1 East of Scotland qualifying cup victory over Arniston Rangers last Saturday. In comes Jon Robertson, Jamie Docherty, Scott McRory Irving, Marcus Lavery and Chris O’ Kane.  They replace, Matthew McDonald, Luke Morris, Alisdair Shrive, Luke Watkins and Ewan MacPherson in the starting eleven.

Gala Fairydean make one change from the team that lost 3-0 at home to Clydebank last Saturday. Che Reilly replaces Jamie Semple.

Gala Fairydean Rovers create the first chance of the match on three minutes. Kieron Dolan is played in by Lewis Hall and he drags his shot wide of the left-hand post.

On seven minutes, a shot from distance by Broxburn midfielder Scott McRory-Irving is pushed wide by Gala goalkeeper Reece Murray. A minute later, a long ball forward by Robbie McGale finds Errol Douglas, but the big man takes a poor touch and Gala keeper Murray gets to the ball and collects before Douglas.

On eleven minutes, Ethan Dougal’s shot for the visitors is palmed away by Broxburn keeper Jack McConnell, but he manages to get collect before the onrushing Kieran Dolan. On Nineteen minutes, Gala Fairydean Rovers centre back Gregor Lamb picks up possession in the middle of the park. He drives forward and shoots just wide of the left-hand post.

On twenty-eight minutes, Sam Gormley heads wide from a Robbie McGale corner.

On thirty-three minutes, Lewis Hall takes the ball of Robbie McGale and drives into the box. Broxburn Athletic defender Sam Gormley makes an important block.

On thirty-six minutes, a shot by Errol Douglas is saved by Gala Fairydean Rovers keeper Reece Murray.

HALF TIME (0-0)

On forty-seven minutes, a shot by Gala’s Che Reilly is way wide of target.

Big shouts for a Broxburn penalty on forty-eight minutes. A shot by Robbie McGale looks to come of the hand of Gala defender Arnault Kasa, but referee McCart waves play on. On fifty-one minutes, a cross by Robbie McGale finds Errol Douglas who heads wide of the left-hand post. On fifty-six minutes, Kyle Bell runs at the Gala midfielder and tees up Jamie Docherty, whose shot is saved by Reece Murray.

Broxburn have made a positive reaction so far this half and look very dangerous.

First change of the match comes on fifty-seven minutes for Gala Fairydean Rovers. Jamie Semple replaces Lewis Hall.

On sixty-three minutes, a shot by Jamie Docherty is palmed wide by Gala keeper Reece Murray. The resulting corner taken by Robbie McGale finds Greg Page at the back post, but his header lands on top of the net.

GOAL! Broxburn take the lead. Jon Robertson finds Jamie Docherty whose volley from distance finds the bottom left corner, leaving keeper Murray no chance. What a finish!

Broxburn Athletic 1 (Jamie Docherty-67 Minutes)

Gala Fairydean Rovers 0

 Two minutes after the goal, a cross from a free kick on the left taken by Robbie McGale, drops for Errol Douglas in the box, but the big man miss kicks the ball, the effort somehow stays in play and Gala eventually clear.

Double Broxburn Substitution (77 Minutes)

On- Luke Watkins & Alisdair Shrive

Off-Chris O’ Kane & Scott McRory-Irving

 Gala Fairydean Rovers also make a double change on eighty-one minutes. Lennon Connolly & Joe Wylie replace Kieran Dolan & Ethan Dougal.

On sixty-eight minutes a shot by Jared Lyons is wide of target for the visitors.

Substitution Broxburn Athletic (91 Minutes)

On-Luke Morris

Off- Jamie Docherty

On ninety minutes, Gala’s Kieran Moyles is booked for a pull on Luke Watkins.

Substitution Broxburn Athletic (94 Minutes)

On- Matty McDonald  

Off- Kyle Bell  

 What a result that is for the boys. Defensively solid and a great second half showing. Though the centre backs were outstanding (Page & Gormley) as was Jamie Docherty and Kyle Bell. Now for more of the same on Saturday away to Civil Service Strollers.

 

FULL TIME

 

Broxburn Athletic 1 (Docherty)

Gala Fairydean 0

 

VIEW FROM THE ALBYN MAN OF THE MATCH

This week’s MOTM was Jamie Docherty with 100% of the votes. He has been a great signing for Broxburn.

 

 

 

 

MATCH OFFICIALS

REFEREE– Michael McCart

ASSISTANT REFEREE’S– Kenny Brown & Scott Gilchrist

 

 

 

Next Game:

Saturday the 18^th of October

Civil Service Strollers (Away)

Lowland League

Christie Gillies Park

3pm

Attendance 235

Match Report- (Gretna 2008-Home- 5/10/25)

We returned to Albyn Park on Lowland League duty on Saturday, where Gretna 2008 were the visitors.

Before the game, we raised the new Albyn Park flag and gave it a good test in the blustery conditions. Our thanks again go to Tommy Davidson, who organised the raffle that funded the flag (photo attached below this report) 

Broxburn Athletic are in their traditional home kits. Red and White shirts, white shorts and red and white socks. Visitors Gretna 2008 are in white and black shirts with black shorts and socks. Broxburn Athletic make two changes from the 2-1  Scottish Cup 1^st Round defeat to Bonnyrigg last weekend. In comes Luke Watkins and Matty McDonald, who replace Kyle Bell and Chris O’ Kane in the team. Gretna 2008 make three changes to last week’s 4-0 loss to Caledonian Braves. In comes keeper Harry Cross, Kayn Cranston and Sean Mackenzie. They replace Jim Atkinson, Lewis Bell and Iain Anderson in the starting eleven.

Broxburn create a half chance right on kick off. Scott McRory-Irving’s long ball bounces over Gretna Centre back Liam Short and looks to be falling to Jamie Docherty, but the wind puts the ball beyond him, and it’s collected by Gretna keeper Harry Cross.

On seven minutes, Scott McRory Irving plays a good ball to Luke Watkins in space on the left. Watkins gets his shot away, but it has no power and is easily collected by Gretna keeper Harry Cross.

So close for Broxburn on twelve minutes. Luke Watkins plays a good ball into Errol Douglas who holds up the ball before laying it off to the onrushing Matty McDonald. McDonald’s shot hits post.

GOAL! Gretna open the scoring. A cross from the left by Andrew Oram finds Sean McKenzie who heads into the right corner of the net.

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 0

GRETNA 2008 1 (McKenzie-13 Minutes)

On fifteen minutes, a Scott McRory Irving shot from distance is tipped onto the post by Gretna keeper Harry Cross.

GOAL! Broxburn are level. A long ball forward by Matty McDonald finds Jamie Docherty wide left. He cuts inside and on his right foot slams his shot into the left corner.

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1 (Jamie Docherty-17 Minutes)

GRETNA 2008 1  

 On nineteen minutes, a Luke Watkins shot from the right is over the bar.

First two bookings of the match come on twenty-seven minutes. Gretna right back Aaron Weir pulls down Jamie Docherty. Both players are booked.

On twenty-nine minutes, Jamie Docherty’s cross deflects off Aaron Weir and bounces over the bar. The resulting corner taken by Robbie McGale is palmed wide by Gretna goalie Harry Cross.

On thirty -three minutes, Greg Page plays an excellent ball forward for Luke Watkins. The on loan Alloa forward cuts inside and his shot is cleared by Stuart Douglas.

Next in the referee’s book is Scott McRory Irving for a foul on Stuart Douglas on thirty-seven minutes.

On forty-two minutes, a free kick by Jamie Docherty is saved.

HALF TIME (1-1)

On forty-eight minutes, Gretna’s Luke McMurtie is booked for a foul on Errol Douglas.

Broxburn come close again on fifty minutes. Luke Watkins cross is cleared as far as Jon Robertson whose half volley hits the outside of the post. On fifty-four minutes, Errol Douglas shoots wide of target.

Gretna make their first substitution of the afternoon on fifty-five minutes. Jay Mackay comes on for Aaron Weir.

DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (61 Minutes)

On-Kyle Bell & Chris O’ Kane

Off-Luke Watkins & Matty McDonald

 GOAL! Broxburn take the lead. Robbie McGale’s corner is meant to be for Kyle Bell, but it goes past him too Jamie Docherty. Doc from outside the box scores a cracker with his right foot into the far-left corner, leaving Harry Cross with no chance.

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 2 (Jamie Docherty-66 Minutes)

GRETNA 2008 1  

On sixty-nine minutes, a corner by Robbie McGale over on the left finds Greg Page whose header is saved by Cross. A minute later, Robbie McGale hits the post with a low shot from the left. That’s the fourth time today Broxburn have hit the post.

On seventy minutes, slack play by Robbie McGale who passes right too Gretna’s Sean McKenzie, whose shot is saved by Broxburn keeper Bob Watt.

Another change for Gretna on seventy-one minutes. On comes Bobby Skinner who replaces Sean McKenzie.

GOAL! It’s 3-1 Broxburn. A shot by Jon Robertson hits the bar and deflects to the feet of Errol Douglas. Douglas taps in from close range.

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 3 (Errol Douglas-73 Minutes)

 GRETNA 2008 1  

 GOAL! Gretna pull one back! A long throw in is headed back by Marcus Lavery into his own net.

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 3  

 GRETNA 2008 2 (Own Goal-79 Minutes)

 A shot by Jamie Docherty is wide on eighty-one minutes.

Gretna make their last change of the game. On comes Logan Sinclair for Liam Short on eight one minutes.

On eighty-three minutes, Kyle Bell goes on a great run, taking on two Gretna players before being fouled just outside the box. Gretna’s Sam Atkinson is booked for his protests. The resulting free kick taken by Jamie Docherty hits the Gretna wall and the visitors eventually get it clear.

Marcus Lavery is booked on eight five minutes for a foul.

GOAL! Broxburn put the game to bed with a fourth. Errol Douglas nods it on for Kyle Bell, who picks up 30 yards from goal, drives into the box and slots it home past Gretna goalie Harry Cross.

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 4 (Kyle Bell-87 Minutes)

 GRETNA 2008 2

 

DOUBLE BROXBURN SUBSTITUTION (90 Minutes)

On-Alasdair Shrive & Louis Kennedy

Off-Jamie Docherty & Scott McRory Irving.

 

Just what the doctor ordered for Broxburn to get over last week’s disappointing cup exit at Bonnyrigg. That puts in a very good position in the league, clear in third place.

 

 FULL TIME

 Broxburn Athletic 4 (Docherty x2, Douglas & Bell)

Gretna 2008 2

 

VIEW FROM THE ALBYN MAN OF THE MATCH

 

For the third week in a row, Jamie Docherty has been voted the View from The Albyn Man of The Match, with 81% of votes.

 

 

 

 

MATCH OFFICIALS

REFEREE– Nathan Crawford

ASSISTANT REFEREE’S– Robbie Woodford & Callum MacFadyen

 

 

Next Game:

Saturday the 11^th of October

Arniston Rangers (Home)

East of Scotland Qualifying Cup

Albyn Park

3pm