Kinnoul v Broxburn Athletic

Dunbar United v Broxburn Athletic

Jeanfield Swifts v Broxburn Athletic

Leith Athletic v Broxburn Athletic

Glenrothes vs Broxburn Athletic

Attendance 145

East Of Scotland Premier League: Glenrothes v Broxburn Athletic 16 March 2024

Broxburn made the trip to the Warout Stadium in Glenrothes, looking to maintain their unbeaten league away record having won 9 and drawn 1 this season so far. The Brox made 3 changes to last weeks starting line up Turner, Bremner and Miller replaced Heath, Thomson and Davidson.

Glenrothes went into the game with no league win in 7 games, their last success being on 11 November 2023 when they had beaten Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts. The Glens showed 2 changes from last weeks home loss to Musselburgh by 2-1, Brown and Cargill replaced Kinness and Schiavone.

On a very heavy bumpy pitch, Broxburn started on the front foot Bremner feeding Brass in the 3rd minute whose cross was blocked for a corner. Jones took the kick but his effort didn’t clear the first defender Wallace who cleared.

In the following minute a glorious chance for the Brox, Anderson played a long ball forward from the halfway line which was flicked on by Brass for Jones whose shot was blocked, the ball broke to Miller whose cross was gathered by Douglas and his ball back in to the box found Brass unmarked but he headed wide when well placed.

Broxburn created another opportunity in the 6th minute a neat move again with Brass playing the ball to Bremner just inside the penalty box but the midfielder’s shot was straight at home keeper Laing.

The Glens responded with their first effort at goal McLeod-Kay doing well to create an opportunity but his effort was high over the bar.

From a long ball by Page, Douglas did well to gather and flick to the left where he was met by home keeper Laing who appeared to catch him but nothing was given.

Glenrothes continued to edge their way into the game Brown and McKenzie combining well with the former getting in a shot from the left which was straight at Watt. Time 16 minutes.

In 23 minutes Turner surged into the box and was brought down by a home defender with a penalty being awarded. TURNER took the kick and smashed the ball high into the net.

Things could have got better for the Brox a minute later Douglas being set free on the right but he took a heavy touch but managed to get in a cross which Bell did well to clear before the ball reached Brass.

There were claims for another penalty when Brass was clipped in the penalty area but nothing was given.

Glenrothes capitalised on that decision on the left side Brown did well to cross for MACKENZIE who side footed the ball into the net to tie the score. Time 26 minutes.

This spurred the Glens on and they almost found themselves in front Mackenzie played through but his shot was straight at Watt.

Turner and Douglas found their way into the referee’s notebook in 31 and 33 minutes.

In 36 minutes a Miller cross from the left was well fought for by Douglas who got off a shot which was blocked by Smart in the 6 yard box and cleared.

Thompson was booked for a bad foul on Jones. Time 38 minutes.

Locke was booked in 44 minutes.

HALF TIME: Glenrothes 1 – 1 Broxburn Athletic

The Glens had the first real chance of the 2nd half neat play on the left resulted in McLeod-Kay being given time to cross the ball which found Bridgeford who headed wide when well placed.

In 54 minutes Anderson was adjudged to have fouled Cargill just outside of the penalty box left of centre. Cargill took the free kick firing the ball hard and low, the ball breaking to MACKENZIE who smacked the ball into the net.

In 57minutes Brass was booked.

Just past the hour Bremner advanced forward getting into a shooting position but his effort was blocked and spun up into the air for keeper Laing to gather.

Super sub Nimmo replaced Douglas in 62 minutes.

Locke was brought down just outside the box on the left side Nimmo took the kick which hit the wall, the ball was then played to the back post where Wallace mis-kicked the ball to Page who in turn also missed his kick with the ball going out.

Denton was booked for taking a kick at Nimmo in full flight. Turner took the kick from 30 yards out but his shot cleared the bar.

From a free kick in 70 minutes Jones hit a fantastic shot which looked to be heading for the top corner until Laing produced a fantastic one handed save to palm the ball away from goal.

In 71 minutes a double home substitution Whittet and Ramzan replaced Wallace and Brown.

Smart was booked in 75 minutes.

The Brox made a double change a minute later Heath and Downie replaced Miller and Turner.

Substitute Heath combined well with Locke on the left getting into the penalty box and hitting a shot which crashed into the side netting.

With Broxburn piling on the pressure Locked burst into the box and appeared to be brought down but the referee thought otherwise and brandished a yellow card meaning Locke with 2 yellow cards was sent off.

In 86 minutes a real let off for Broxburn Mackenzie played the ball into the penalty box to McLeod-Kay

who had time to steady himself and pick his spot but his shot incredibly hit the outside of the right post.

In 88 minutes from a long throw in by Page, Anderson flicked the ball on with his head, the ball falling to Brass who fired wide of goal.

Page was booked. Time 89 minutes. Marky Munro followed him in 91 minutes.

With the Brox pushed on to try and grab an equaliser on a break Cargill was brought down in the penalty area by Page. CARGILL took the kick himself and fired the ball into the net. Time 90+2.

Broxburn went straight down the field and pulled a goal back MUNRO drilling the ball low into the net with a left footed shot.

This proved too little to late consigning Broxburn to their first away league defeat of the season.

FULL TIME: Glenrothes 3 – 2 Broxburn Athletic

Tranent v Broxburn Athletic

Attendance 275

Tranent vs Broxburn

It was Tranent away again for Broxburn for the second time in quick succession. This time it’s for an East of Scotland Qualifying cup 5th round tie at Foresters Park.

So far in the competition, Broxburn defeated Bathgate Thistle 2-1 At Albyn Park in round 3 on November the 7th. In Round 4, they defeated Bo’ness Athletic in a cracker at Newton Park 4-3 on November the 28th. Tranent defeated Tynecastle 6-0 back in August in round 2. They also defeated Sauchie Juniors in Round 3 on the 28th of November 3-1 and beat Jeanfield Swifts 5-2. All Tranent’s cup game were played at Foresters Park.

Tranent lie 5th in the lowland league. In their last fixture, they defeated Broomhill away in Dumbarton last Sunday. Kieran Somerville, Lennon Walker and Cammy Ross were on the scoresheet in a 3-1 win. Broxburn & Tranent have already met this season. On February the 3rd, Tranent won 4-1 with Connor Thomson scoring a consolation goal in the South Challenge Cup 5th Round at Foresters Park.

Broxburn make 6 changes from the team that defeated Luncarty on Saturday 6-0. In come Shaun Donoghue, Marcus Miller, Ben Davidson, Ross Nimmo, Callum Bremner & Darren Downie. They replace Bob Watt, Steven Anderson, Lewis Turner, Ali Jones, Gary Brass & Errol Douglas.

Tranent are in blue and white shirts, blue shorts & socks and are playing a 4-3-3 formation.

Broxburn Athletic are in their changed kit. Gold and Black shirts, black shorts and gold and black socks. They start with a 4-2-3-1 formation.

In the second minute, Nick Locke and Ben Davidson get in each other’s way and give easy possession to Tranent. Ball is worked To Tranent number 9 Ross who shoots right at Shaun Donoghue.

Chance for Broxburn on 4 minutes. Callum Bremner passes to Ross Nimmo. The Broxburn winger plays it wide to advanced right back Marky Miller. His cross catches the bar on the way over.

Corner by Connor Thomson on the left finds Nick Locke whose header is wide of target.

On 10 minutes, Marcus Miller makes a great goal saving block on Tranent’s Ross just as he is about to pull the trigger from close range.

Shot by Ross for Tranent is just wide of target on 11 minutes.

Shot by Ross for Tranent is just wide of target again for Tranent on 13 minutes.

Been a battle so far. Tranent have had most of chances but no real talking points so far as we reach 25 minutes.

Another last-ditch clearance. This time from Broxburn skipper Nick Locke from a dangerous Tranent cross.

Chance for Tranent on 33 minutes. Gray plays in Moreland whose shot is saved by Broxburn keeper Shaun Donoghue.

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (41 Minutes)

ON-Lewis Turner OFF-Conor Thomson

Big chance for Broxburn on 44 minutes, Darren Downie brings a long ball down. He finds Nick Locke with a back heel and the Broxburn captain’s shot is saved by Tranent keeper Mason.

HALF TIME (0-0)

Tranent are first to threaten in the second half. Another dangerous ball into the box finds Higginbottom whose header is saved by Broxburn keeper Donoghue.

Shot by Tranent number 11 Higginbotham is cleared of the line by Greg Page on 52 minutes.

Another good save down low by Broxburn keeper Sean Donoghue from a Ross shot.

On 60 minutes, Lewis Turner is booked for a foul.

On 62 minutes, referee Harris awards Tranent a penalty. Up steps Higginbotham whose penalty is saved by Shaun Donoghue and the rebound is cleared by Greg Page.

Cross by Tranent’s B Watson misses everyone and goes out for a goal kick.

From a free kick, Nick Locke shoots wide of target.

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (66 Minutes)

ON-Gary Brass    OFF-Darren Downie

Callum Heath is next in referee Harris’s book for a foul on 68 minutes.

Shot by Tranent’s J Watson is in on goal, and he shoots way over the bar from close range.

On 71 minutes, Slack play by Page gifts possession to Tranent. They break quickly into the box. Shot by Ross is well blocked by Marcus Miller.

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (72 Minutes)

ON-Errol Douglas     OFF-Ben Davidson

More slack play from Broxburn in a central position. They break forward and this time Greg Page makes a great block on J Watson.

Tranent keeper takes too much time on the ball. Nick Locke get to the ball before the keeper but blazes his effort way over the bar on 74 minutes.

On 79 Minutes, A shot by Tranent number 10 J Watson is parried wide by Broxburn keeper Shaun Donoghue and caught on the second attempt.

A shot by B Watson is way over the bar for the hosts.

Huge chance for Tranent on 88 minutes, Cross by Greig finds Duncan who’s header from close range is over the bar.

GOAL! Nick Locke finds space on the left and slots it past Mason for a late winner. Great finish from the Broxburn captain.

TRANENT 0

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1 (Nick Locke 92)

Broxburn hang on and advance to the Semi Final of the East Of Scotland Qualifying Cup where we take on Inverkeithing Swifts.

FULL TIME

Tranent Juniors 0

Broxburn Athletic 1(Locke 92)

MATCH OFFICIALS

REFEREE- Mr Harris      ASSISTANTS- Mr Kay & Mr Blackley

Penicuik Ath v Broxburn Athletic

ATTENDANCE 275

Penicuik vs Broxburn Athletic

It was our second away trip on the bounce, as we return to league action with a trip to Penicuik.

Penicuik Athletic lie in 11th going into this fixture. In their last match, they lost to Jeanfield Swifts at home last weekend, 3-1 in the league.

Broxburn make 4 changes to the team that lost 4-1 to Tranent juniors last weekend, in the South Challenge Cup 5th round. In to the starting 11 come, Steven Anderson, Marcus Millar, Ross Nimmo and Marky Munro. They replace Kieran Moyles, Andy Gillen, Callum Heath & Ben Davidson.

Penicuik Athletic are in blue and white striped shirts, blue shorts and socks and start with a 4-3-3 formation.

Broxburn are in their changed kits, gold and black shirts, black shorts & gold and black socks. They start with a 4-4-2 formation.

Big shout for two Broxburn penalties in the first minute. Gary Brass looks to be fouled as does Marcus Miller, but referee Danaher waves play on twice.

There is a stoppage in play on the 8th minute, Steven Anderson needs treatment after a coming together with Penicuik’s number 7 Ben Wardlaw.

First chance of the match comes for the visitors on 10 minutes.  Ross Nimmo plays in Gary Brass. The Broxburn striker shoots just wide of the right-hand post.

A deep Connor Thomson cross from the left finds Ross Nimmo, whose volley is wide of the left-hand post.

On 16 minutes, a Connor Thomson shot is saved by Penicuik keeper Owen Hayward.

First booking of the match is for Penicuik’s Ben Wardlaw for dissent on the 19th minute.

A long throw by Broxburn’s left back Marcus Miller finds Gary Brass. His initial shot is blocked and on the second attempt his effort deflects wide of the let hand post.

Been all Broxburn so far. On 25 minutes, Gary Brass finds Callum Bremner in space with a header. His shot is blocked and deflects out to Marcus Millar. Millar’s shot is well saved by Penicuik keeper Owen Hayward.

Errol Douglas finds Connor Thomson in space. Thomson cuts it back to Callum Bremner who shoots over the bar.

On 31 minutes, a teasing Connor Thomson cross has no takers and goes out for a goal kick to Penicuik.

A minute later, Marky Munro delivers a great cross. It finds Gary Brass who’s glancing header kisses the bar on the way over.

First Penicuik chance comes on 35 minutes. Ryan Quinn shoots wide of target.

GOAL! Good delivery by Ross Nimmo over on the right finds Errol Douglas, the big strikers has his back to goal and his effort ricochet’s of a Penicuik player, of the left post and into the net.

PENICUIK 0

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1 (Errol Douglas-37 Minutes)

Long ball forward by Connor Thomson aimed at Ross Nimmo, has just too much on it and the wee man can’t make proper contact with it.

First booking for Broxburn comes on 40 minutes. Lewis Turner is booked by referee Danaher for a foul.

Ben Wardlaw drives forward, skips past two players. He plays a ball through looking for Ryan Quinn. Bob Watt comes and collects, nearly wiping out Greg page in the process.

Shot by Ross Nimmo is over the bar on 44 minutes. Closely followed by a Lewis Turner effort that’s also over the bar.

HALF TIME (1-0 Broxburn)

On 49 minutes, a Ross Nimmo cross from wide right, is way over the bar.

Big chance for Broxburn to double their lead on 52 minutes.  From a long ball, Errol Douglas nods on to Gary Brass. Brass finds Thomson who feeds it wide to Ross Nimmo who is in space. Nimmo’s effort is just wide of the left-hand post.

On 53 minutes, Steven Anderson is booked for a foul on Penicuik’s number 7 Ben Wardlaw.

On 56 minutes, Ross Nimmo drives into the box and goes down under the challenge. Referee Danaher is having none of it and waves play on.

In the last ten minutes, it’s been end to end but there hasn’t been many talking points.

Penicuik have a half chance. Chase Miller finds Liam Gray in a dangerous position, but experienced defender Steven Anderson clears his lines.

Marcus Miller is next in the referee’s book for foul on 69 minutes.

SUBSTITUTIONS BROXBURN (72 minutes)

ON-Kieran Moyles & Ben Davidson

OFF-Marcus Miller & Ross Nimmo

A 74th minute corner by Ben Davidson finds Gary Brass whose header hits the bar.Errol Douglas does well to press Penicuik keeper Owen Hayward and gets a block on his long ball. Penicuik eventually get it cleared.

Gary Brass gives away a foul just outside the box. Up steps Penicuik’s Cammy Forbes whose free kick is saved by Broxburn keeper Bob Watt

SUBSTITUTE BROXBURN (87 Minutes)

On- Darren Downie

Off-Errol Douglas

Penicuik are throwing everything at an equaliser. Steven Anderson makes a good clearance and is fouled by Penicuik’s Michael Mbewe who Is booked.

Broxburn hold on for a huge 3 points on the road and sets us up for a huge match against Musselburgh next week.

FULL TIME

Penicuik Athletic 0

Broxburn Athletic 1 (Douglas-37 minutes)

MATCH OFFICIALS

REFEREE- Mr Danaher

ASSISTANTS- Mr Cairns & Mr Gilchrist

 

Tranent v Broxburn Athletic

Attendance 275

Tranent vs Broxburn Athletic

We took a break from league action yesterday and travelled down the bypass to lowland league side Tranent in the South Challenge Cup 5th Round.

The progress Tranent have made since being promoted as EOSFL Champions in season 21/22 has been excellent. They finished 5th in their maiden season, and they currently lie in 5th place in the Lowland League. In their last fixture, they drew at with Caledonian Braves 1-1 at home last weekend.

Broxburn make 3 changes from last weeks 2-1 victory over Sauchie. Stevie Anderson, Euan McGill and Ross Nimmo are replaced by Ben Davidson, Andrew Gillen and Connor Thomson.

Tranent are in all blue and start with a 4-3-3 formation.

Broxburn are in their changed kit. Gold and black shirts, black socks and gold and black socks and start with a 4-4-2 diamond formation.

Broxburn are the first to threaten a minute into the game. Calum Heath finds Errol Douglas who fires way over the bar.

First chance of the match came in 9 minutes. Walker’s shot is saved by Bob Watt.

Great play by Errol Douglas. He takes the ball down and plays a great ball out wide left for Calum Heath. Heath’s effort is right at Tranent keeper Mason.

GOAL! Tranent take the lead. A great finish by Lennon Walker whose shot finds the left corner.

TRANENT JUNIORS 1 (Walker-14 Minutes)

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 0

Shot by Higginbotham is over the bar for Tranent.

A decent delivery out wide left by Tranent’s Somerville is caught by Bob Watt.

Shot by McCrory-Irving is just over the bar for Tranent.

Chance for Broxburn to equalise on 26 minutes. Gary Brass finds Errol Douglas whose shot is blocked for the corner. From the resulting corner, it deflects out too Ben Davidson, the Broxburn midfielder’s shot is palmed away by Tranent keeper Mason.

On 31 minutes, Higginbotham’s effort is over the bar for the hosts.

Penalty to Tranent. Greg Page is judged to have fouled Lennon Walker, but from our viewpoint it looked soft, Page made contact with the ball. GOAL! Up steps Kallum Higginbotham who scores a good penalty low into the net.

TRANENT JUNIORS 2 (Higginbotham 35 Minutes)

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 0

HALF TIME (2-0 Tranent)

GOAL! Tranent score a third. Slack play by Callum Heath who gives away possession to Somerville. The Tranent number 3 finds McCrory-Irving wide left. He crosses for ex Broxburn striker Cameron Ross who taps in from close range.

TRANENT JUNIORS 3 (Ross-54 minutes)

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 0

SUBSTITUTIONS BROXBURN (63 minutes)

ON-Darren Downie, Andrew Black and Jordan Wright

OFF-Lewis Turner, Greg Page, Errol Douglas

Chance for Broxburn on 64 minutes, Connor Thomson breaks forward. His cross from the left finds Gary Brass whose header is right at Tranent keeper Kelby Mason.

SUBSTITUTE BROXBURN (68 Minutes)

ON-Ross Nimmo

OFF-Gary Brass

Shot by Jones for Tranent is over the bar on 71 minutes.

SUBSTITUTE BROXBURN-(73 minutes)

ON-Mackenzye Campbell

OFF-Andrew Gillan

GOAL! Its 4-0 Tranent. Higginbotham crosses for Cammy Ross who heads home for the hosts.

TRANENT JUNIORS 4 (Ross-74 minutes)

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 0

GOAL! Broxburn pull one back. Ross Nimmo crosses for Connor Thomson who heads home for a consolation goal.

TRANENT JUNIORS 4

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1 (Connor Thomson- 77 minutes)

A Callum Heath shot is pushed wide by Tranent keeper Kelby Mason on 80 minutes.

Shot by Watson for Tranent is saved by Bob Watt down low.

Jones shoots just wide of the left-hand post for Tranent.

Effort by Tranent’s Miller is cleared of the line by Andrew Black.

FULL TIME

Tranent Juniors 4

Broxburn Athletic 1 (Thompson)

MATCH OFFICIALS

REFEREE- Mr Stirling

ASSISTANTS- Mr Dickson & Mr Ross

 

Crossgates Primrose v Broxburn Athletic

Attendance 163

Crossgates Primrose vs Broxburn Athletic

We headed over to Fife on Saturday, for our rescheduled league match against Crossgates Primrose at Humbug Park.

Crossgates Primrose lie in 13th place in the East of Scotland Premier Division. Due to postponements, the club haven’t been involved in competitive action since Saturday December the 16th, where they drew at home 1-1 with Penicuik Athletic.

Broxburn make 3 changes from last Friday’s 2-1 victory against Hutchison Vale. In comes Calum Heath, Callum Bremner & Debutant Euan McGill. They replace Jason Jarvis, Marcus Miller, and Ben Davidson.

Crossgate’s Primrose are in Yellow and Navy shirts with navy socks and shorts and are playing a 4-2-3-1

Broxburn Athletic are in their traditional kits. Red and White shirts, White shorts, and red and white socks. They start with a 4-4-2 formation.

After both clubs completed their warmups, the pitch has already cut up and a tough muddy 90 minutes were in store on a heavy park for both teams.

Broxburn are first to threaten in the first minute. A deep ball into the box from the right is only cleared as far as Lewis Turner. The Broxburn Midfielder fires his strike over the bar.

Another cross in is half cleared by Crossgates and this time comes back to Gary Brass. The big striker doesn’t connect well with the ball and it’s an easy pick up by Crossgates keeper Shaun Hunter.

In 12 minutes, a Greg page free kick deflects off the Crossgates wall for a corner to Broxburn. The home side stand tall and defend it well.

17 minutes in And Crossgates create a half chance. Long ball forward by Darren Smith finds Crossgates Skipper Archie Campbell whose header is caught by Bob Watt.

Good play by Broxburn skipper Nick Locke. He drives down the left and nutmegs the Crossgates full back. His cross is caught by Crossgates keeper Shaun Hunter.

First big chance of the match comes on 21 minutes for Broxburn. Gary Brass brings down a long Bob Watt ball down, and finds Callum Heath wide left. Heath puts in a good cross for Errol Douglas who heads over the bar.

GOAL! Against the run of play Crossgates take the lead on 24 minutes. A Darren Smith corner is half cleared out to Craig Reid who shoots past Bob Watt into the left corner. Good finish to put the hosts 1-0 up.

CROSSGATES PRIMROSE 1 (Craig Reid -23 Minutes)

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 0

Darren Smith has another corner on 26 minutes from the left and it lands on top of the Broxburn net this time.

Unfortunately, Broxburn captain Nick Locke is injured and can’t continue.

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (30 Minutes)

ON-Ross Nimmo

OFF- Nick Locke

Chance for Crossgates on 34 minutes. Darren Smith crosses for Craig Reid who heads over the bar.

Big Chance for a Broxburn Athletic equaliser on 36 minutes. Euan McGill’s long throw over on the left finds Errol Douglas whose shot hits the bar and goes over.

A long ball forward finds Calum Heath, he takes a great first touch and his shot is well saved by the legs of Crossgates keeper Shaun Hunter.

GOAL! Broxburn equalise. Ross Nimmo delivers a great cross in from the right that is headed home by Calum Heath.

CROSSGATES PRIMROSE 1

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1 (Calum Heath-42 Minutes)

A Lewis Turner corner from the right is goal bound and Crossgates Defender Darren Smith manages to clear it of the line. Greg Page is booked as he jumps with a challenge with Craig Maguire. The Crossgates players surround referee Gamble looking for a red card, but he brings out a yellow card for Page.

HALF TIME (1-1)

Ross Nimmo is booked on 47 minutes for a pull of the jersey.

GOAL! Great delivery from a corner from Calum Heath finds Errol Douglas who slots home from close range to give Broxburn a deserved lead.

CROSSGATES PRIMROSE 1

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 2 (Errol Douglas-49 Minutes)

Callum Bremner finds Calum Heath in space, but his shot is over the bar.

Great play Ross Nimmo who flies down the right and delivers an excellent cross that Primrose keeper Shaun Hunter punches clear.

Euan McGill is next in Referee Gamble’s book on 59 minutes, for a foul on Cammy Muirhead.

Chance for a Crossgates equaliser. Good ball in from the right finds Cammy Muirhead whose shot is wide.

Calum Heath gets ahead of Darren Smith who pulls him down. Referee Gamble points to the spot and it’s a penalty to Broxburn. GOAL! Up steps Errol Douglas who fires it past keeper Hunter into the right corner.

CROSSGATES PRIMROSE 1

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 3 (Errol Douglas-71 Minutes)

GOAL! Broxburn hit on the counter-attack. Callum Bremner pass is ahead of Ross Nimmo, but the winger gets to the ball wide right. He crosses for Gary Brass who converts low into the net.

CROSSGATES PRIMROSE 1

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 4 (Gary Brass-73 Minutes)

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (75 Minutes)

ON-Ben Davidson

OFF-Lewis Turner

SUBSTITUTIONS BROXBURN (79 Minutes)

ON-Conor Thomson & Darren Downie

OFF-Calum Heath & Errol Douglas

Chance for Ross Nimmo is just over the bar for Broxburn bang on 90 minutes.

Broxburn take 3 points back home over the Queensferry Crossing in horrible conditions. Another big win for the lads.

FULL TIME

CROSSGATES PRIMROSE 1

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 4 (Douglas x2, Heath, Brass)

MATCH OFFICIALS

REFEREE- Mr Gamble

ASSISTANTS- Mr Walsh & Mr Walls

Hutchiesonvale v Broxburn athletic

Attendance 315

Hutchison Vale vs Broxburn Athletic

It was back to the capital for Broxburn for the second week running, as we visit Ainslie Park for a tough away tie against Hutchison Vale in the EOSFL Premier Division.

Hutchison Vale lie in second place, 2 points ahead of Jeanfield Swifts but have played 4 more games than the Perth side. In their last fixture, they defeated Inverkeithing Swifts 7-1, last Saturday the 6th of January.

Broxburn make two changes from the team that defeated Tynecastle 3-2 last Saturday. In come Kieran Moyles & Ben Davidson who replace Callum Bremner & Conor Thomson.

Hutchison Vale are in Yellow and Black shirts, Black shorts and yellow socks and start with a 4-3-3.

Broxburn are in their traditional home strips. Red & White shirts, white shorts, and red and white socks and are starting with a 4-4-2 Diamond formation.

Both teams emerge from the tunnel on a cold Friday night under the lights in Granton. Broxburn are the first to threaten on three minutes. Gary Brass gets beyond the Hutchison Vale full back and delivers a cross that catches the bar and goes over.

Big chance for the hosts on 9 minutes. Joe Viola shoots just wide of target. Another chance soon after, Veteran defender Ricky Miller’s shot is just wide of target.

Broxburn brake down the right, Nick Locke crosses for Gary Brass who is in an advanced position. He tries to square it for Errol Douglas, but Hutchison Vale clear their lines.

Gary Brass does well to win a header and nod the ball on to Errol Douglas. The big striker looks to be in, but the Hutchison Vale defender gets in too clear.

Broxburn have looked the more likely in the early stages. On 27 minutes they had another chance to open the scoring. Ben Davidson delivers a good cross and finds Errol Douglas at the front post and heads over the bar.

Errol Douglas had another chance 2 minutes later. A good cross from Davidson was half cleared by Hutchison Vale. It comes back to Errol Douglas who ‘s powerful effort blazed it over the bar.

On 30 minutes it was a penalty to Broxburn. What looked from our viewpoint like a 50/50 challenge between Miller and Douglas left referee Shephard with no hesitation and pointed to the spot. GOAL! Errol Douglas steps up and slots home for his 19th goal of the season.

HUTCHISON VALE 0

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1 (Douglas- 32 minutes)

Ricky Miller has a shot from distance for Hutchison Vale but its wide of target.

Ben Davidson drives into the box and his cross goes for a corner to Broxburn. From the resulting corner, it deflects out to Lewis Turner whose shot is narrowly wide.

Next in the book is Hutchison Vale number 2 for a foul on Errol Douglas on 36 minutes.

Few chances for the hosts in quick succession. First by Viola whose shot is narrowly wide of the left-hand post. Broxburn gave a silly free kick away on the edge of the box. Ricky Miller took it, and his effort is right at Bob Watt.

On 42 minutes, Kieran Moyles was booked for a foul on the Hutchison Vale number 16.

HALF TIME (1-0 Broxburn)

Broxburn are the first to threaten in the second half. Gary Brass’s strike is well saved by the Hutchison Vale keeper.

Ball through from Nick Locke finds Errol Douglas, he rounds the keeper and from an angle blazes his effort over the bar.

Ben Davidson is booked for a foul on 54 minutes.

Broxburn have a free kick just inside the Hutchison Vale half. GOAL! Jason Jarvis takes it and his ball into the area is missed by everyone and finds the net. Keeper has had a howler.

HUTCHISON VALE 0

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 2 (Jarvis-57 minutes)

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (59 Minutes)

ON-Conor Thomson

OFF-Nick Locke

Good save from the Hutchison Vale keeper from Gary Brass.

GOAL! And a great goal by the hosts. The Hutchison Vale number 11 skips past two players. He finds Luke Paxton who slots it past Bob Watt into the left corner.

HUTCHISON VALE 1 (Paxton-68 minutes)

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 2

SUBSTITUTIONS BROXBURN (70 Minutes)

ON-Callum Heath & Darren Downie

OFF- Errol Douglas & Marcus Miller

Hutchison Vale are pushing for an equaliser. Ball in from the left falls to 19 and veteran defender Steven Anderson makes a great block to save Broxburn.

Broxburn counter attack after sustained Hutchison Vale pressure. Gary Brass finds Callum Heath. Heath’s ball has too much on it for Darren Downie who is at full stretch. Ball takes a nick of the post on the way through.

Free kick by Ricky Miller is pushed away by Bob Watt. 13 collects and puts a teasing ball into the area for 19 who has a tap in, but Stevie Anderson is the hero with a great block again. From the resulting corner, Broxburn Athletic half clear. It comes back to Ricky Miller whose strike is cleared on the line.

Ricky Miller is shown a straight red card by referee Shepherd on 92 minutes foul and abusive language.

FULL TIME

Hutchison Vale 1

Broxburn Athletic 2 (Douglas & Jarvis)

MATCH OFFICIALS

REFEREE- Mr Shepherd ASSISTANTS- Mr White & Mr Williamson

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