Venue: Away
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NEWTONGRANGE STAR V BROXBURN ATHLETIC
Tranent v Broxburn Athletic
By Stuart McLellan
In our final game of the season, we took on Tranent away at Forresters Park yesterday.
Broxburn are in their changed gold and black kits. Tranent are in all maroon.
Broxburn make one change from last week’s 2-2 draw with Bonnyrigg Rose. In comes Alasdair Shrive for Kyle Bell. Tranent make two changes from the team that lost 3-0 to Caley Braves last weekend. In comes Sam Jones, Cammy McGinley who replace Guy McGarry and Greig Young.
Tranent start the better of the two sides. Two corners on the bounce for the hosts are well defended by Broxburn.
On seven minutes, a Tranent corner taken by Ben Miller finds Euan Greig who heads wide of the right-hand post.
From a Tranent long throw on the left by Nick Aitchison, the ball falls in the box for Harry Girdwood whose shot is saved by Bob Watt. The rebound falls for the onrushing Sam Jones, but Marcus Lavery makes an important block.
First chance for Broxburn on fourteen minutes. Jamie Docherty’s cross aimed for Errol Douglas is well defended by Tranent’s Dean Brett who concedes the corner. The Resulting corner is well defended by Tranent.
On twenty-two minutes, Errol Douglas is booked for dissent.
GOAL! Tranent open the scoring on twenty-three minutes. A long ball forward from Nick Aitchison finds Sam Jones wide left. Jones crosses into the box and Cammy McKinley scores from close range.
A long ball forward by the Tranent keeper Kelby Mason, is over Sam Gormley. Harry Girdwood is in and his shot is right at Bob Watt.
Jamie Docherty’s cross into the box is headed wide by Errol Douglas on thirty-two minutes.
Tranent come close to a second on forty-one minutes. Cammy McKinley shot is inches wide of the post.
HALF TIME (1-0 Tranent)
A shot by Jamie Docherty comes of the post from distance on fifty seven minutes.
GOAL! Tranent add a second on fifty-nine minutes. A long ball forward by Euan Greig looks to go out of play on the left. Scott Gray doesn’t stop, drives past Sam Gormley and finding the bottom corner.
Tranent make their first substitution of the game on sixty-two minutes. Greig Young replaces Ewan Greig.
Broxburn substitution on sixty-three minutes. Kyle Bell replaces Marcus Lavery.
On sixty-three minutes, a shot by Sam Jones is tipped over the bar by Bob Watt. A cracking save by the Broxburn keeper.
Tranent make a double change on sixty-nine minutes. Greig Spence and Josh O’ Connor replace Cammy McKinley and Harry Girdwood.
Broxburn make their last change on seventy-eight minutes. Greg Page replaces Jon Robertson.
On eighty-two minutes, a shot by Errol Douglas is saved by Kelby Mason. Two minutes later, Great play by Kyle Bell who drives forward from midfield. He plays in Errol Douglas who is flagged offside. A Shot from Matty McDonald is saved by Kelby Mason, the rebound is wide by Kane Thomson on eighty-seven minutes.
GOAL! Tranent add a third in injury time. From a Dean Brett corner, Josh Grigor header smacks the bar, and it goes over the line.
We end season 2025/26 with a defeat at Forrester Park. Had a few spells in the game where we looked comfortable in possession. But Tranent took their chances when they came.
FULL TIME
Tranent 3
Broxburn Athletic 0
MATCH OFFICIALS
REFEREE– Robert Bowie
ASSISTANT REFEREE’S– Kieran Gibson & Kian Gallagher
As we reach the end of the season, I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone for their support with the weekly match reports—it’s been greatly appreciated. A special Thanks to those who help on matchdays, making sure I get all the information needed for team sheets and everything that goes with it. I’m also very grateful to the manager, his coaches, and the players for allowing me to be part of the team throughout the season. Thanks as well to the committee and all the helpers at the club for everything you do behind the scenes. I’m already looking forward to getting going again next season in the new league format.
Thanks for all your support
Stuart McLellan
Clydebank v Broxburn Athletic
Clydebank 4–0 Broxburn Athletic Lowland League – Holm Park
By Stuart McLellan
Broxburn Athletic suffered a difficult afternoon at Holm Park as a clinical Clydebank side ran out 4–0 winners.
Clydebank lined up in their traditional white and red kit, while Broxburn turned out in an all-navy change strip.
The visitors made one change from last week’s 3–3 draw with Cumbernauld Colts, with Jon Robertson returning in place of Alasdair Shrive. The hosts also made a single change from their midweek win over Cowdenbeath, as David Syme replaced Matt Niven.
Fast Start from the Hosts Clydebank made their intentions clear early on. After just three minutes, Owen Wardell used his pace to get beyond Gallagher Lennon, with Greg Page forced to clear his dangerous low cross behind. From the resulting pressure, the hosts took the lead. A long throw from Neil McLaughlin caused problems in the box and, after the ball was only half-cleared, Dean Cairns’ driven effort struck the bar. Oisin McHugh reacted quickest to fire home the rebound into the right corner. Broxburn looked to respond, but Clydebank continued to threaten. Wardell forced a low save from Jack McConnell on 19 minutes, while at the other end Marcus Lavery produced a bright moment on 28 minutes, driving down the left before his cross led to a corner. From Kane Thomson’s delivery, Errol Douglas’ header was well saved by Owen Scott. Further chances fell to the hosts before the break, with Chris McGowan heading over from a corner, McLaughlin testing McConnell, and Wardell narrowly missing the target with a curling effort.
Half-Time: Clydebank 1–0 Broxburn Athletic
Second-Half Punishment Broxburn started the second half with intent, but it was Clydebank who struck again on 56 minutes. After a turnover high up the pitch, Wardell led the counter before Oisin McHugh was brought down in the box by Greg Page. Nicky Low stepped up and calmly converted the penalty to double the advantage. Just four minutes later, the hosts extended their lead further. A slip in midfield allowed Clydebank to break, and Keir Samson showed composure to control and finish neatly into the bottom corner. Broxburn made changes shortly after, introducing Alasdair Shrive and Matty McDonald, but Clydebank continued to dominate. The fourth goal on 67 minutes was the standout moment of the match — a superb team move. McLaughlin’s excellent first touch set the move in motion, with quick, intelligent passing involving Low, Samson, and Cairns. The move ended with Samson delivering for Owen Wardell to tap home. A goal of real quality that underlined Clydebank’s performance.
Closing Stages Wardell continued to be a threat, going close again on 72 minutes, before being substituted shortly after. Clydebank rotated their squad in the closing stages, while Broxburn pushed for a response. Despite the scoreline, there were moments of encouragement for Broxburn, particularly in possession, but missed opportunities proved costly against a sharp and efficient Clydebank side.
Full-Time: Clydebank 4–0 Broxburn Athletic
Match Officials
• Referee: Liam McDougall • Assistants: Paul O’Neill & Cal Cunningham
Next Match
vs Bonnyrigg Rose (Home)
Lowland League
Saturday 11 April
Albyn Park
3:00pm
Caledonian Braves v Broxburn Athletic
By Stuart McLellan
Broxburn Athletic are in their traditional home kits. Red and White shirts, white shorts and red and white socks. Caledonian Braves are in all navy-blue kits.
Broxburn Athletic make three changes from last week’s 3-1 cup defeat to Camelon. Bob Watt, Gallagher Lennon and Jamie Docherty replace Jack McConnell, Robbie McGale and Errol Douglas. Caledonian Braves make three changes to last weekends 1-0 loss to Linlithgow Rose. Robbie Stewart, Ross McNeil and Dom McMahon replace Jack McDowall, Cameron Breadner and Connor McLaren.
Caledonian Braves start the game fast. A deep cross from the right by Ryan Murray finds Robbie Stewart, whose header rattles the bar with just a minute played.
On fourteen minutes, Luke Watkins wins possession of Braves defender Jack Brown before shooting just over the bar. Two minutes later, Kyle Bell plays in Luke Watkins whose shot is saved by Braves keeper Bernard White. But Watkins is ruled offside after a late flag from the far side linesman.
We have a stoppage in play on twenty-five minutes. Luke Watkins is down injured and can’t continue. He is replaced by Kane Thomson.
On twenty-nine minutes, a shot by Lennon Walker is well blocked by Sam Gormley for a corner. The resulting corner taken by Ryan Murray is punched half clear by Bob Watt, only as far as Ross McNeil whose volley is headed clear by Alasdair Shrive. On thirty-six minutes, a long ball forward by Greg Page looks to find Kane Thomson through on goal. But Braves keeper Bernard White does well to come of his line and catch the ball before Thomson.
A Dom McMahon shot is over the bar for Caley Braves on forty-five minutes.
Half Time (0-0)
Greg Page is booked on forty-six minutes for a foul on Lennon Walker. He is closely followed by Marcus Lavery who also fouls Lennon Walker on forty-eight minutes.
GOAL! Caledonian Braves take the lead on fifty-two minutes. Kyle Bell gives away possession to Zak Butterworth, who plays in Ross McNeil, with just Bob Watt to beat, he makes no mistake and slots low into the net.
Next in the referee’s book is Caledonian Braves centre midfielder Ryan Murray for a foul on Jamie Docherty.
On fifty-seven minutes, a shot by Ryan Murray is over the bar for Braves.
Marcus Lavery is shown a second yellow card on sixty-two minutes for a pull-on Zac Butterworth and Broxburn are reduced to ten men. Ryan Murray fires the resulting free kick over the bar.
Broxburn make a substitution on sixty-three minutes. Errol Douglas replaces Kyle Bell.
On seventy-five minutes. A Scott McCrory-Irving corner finds Greg Page who wins the header at the back post. The header finds Jamie Docherty whose flick on hits the post and into the arms of Braves keeper Bernard White.
Caledonian Braves make their first change of the match on seventy-eight minutes. Regan McLaren replaces goalscorer Ross McNeil.
Braves make another change on eighty seven minutes. Connor McLaren replaces Lennon Walker
Broxburn make another change on seventy-nine minutes. Nick Locke replaces Matty McDonald.
GOAL! Broxburn equalise on eighty-nine minutes. A cross by Gallagher Lennon on the left finds Kane Thomson who heads home for his first for the club.
Jamie Docherty plays in Errol Douglas who shoots over the bar on ninety-two minutes.
Braves are using their one-man advantage and pushing for a winner. Ball is worked from the right to Ryan Murray whose shot is well blocked by Kane Thomson. Braves keep the pressure on. Zac Butterworth has a shot that is also blocked on the line by Kane Thomson.
On ninety-three minutes. Dom McMahon is booked for a foul on Jamie Docherty.
A good point away on the road against a good team. Great response from Tuesday night.
FULL TIME
Caledonian Braves 1
Broxburn Athletic 1 (Thomson)
VIEW FROM THE ALBYN MAN OF THE MATCH
This week, it’s Alasdair Shrive who was excellent in the six role. Also, big shout out to Kane Thomson who was excellent when he came on.
MATCH OFFICIALS
REFEREE– Stuart Proudfoot
ASSISTANT REFEREE’S– Kieran Trayner & Lauchlan Dougall.
Next Game:
Tuesday the 17th of March
Linlithgow Rose (Home)
Lowland League
Albyn Park
7.45pm