Hello everybody! It’s Lowland League Weekly time again. For now we’re going to be ignoring any elephants in any rooms and looking at the relegation picture in the Park’s Motor Group Lowland League.
Albion Rovers vs Berwick Rangers
It’s a battle of the former SPFL clubs (stop me if you’re bored of that patter, Albion Rovers and Berwick Rangers fans) as sunny, sparkling Coatbridge plays host to a match that sees Sandy Clark’s men pushing on to cement a top six finish in the Park’s Motor Group Lowland League. On the back of an impressive 2-1 victory over Linlithgow Rose in midweek, they come into this one looking to put a bit of daylight between them and 7th placed Broxburn Athletic.
Looking at the league table Berwick Rangers will know that Saturday is a simple proposition for them. Win and they’ll avoid automatic relegation from the Park’s Motor Group Scottish Lowland League.
Don’t really need to say much more than that, really…
Broomhill vs East Stirlingshire
Broomhill did the first of their big hard job last weekend when they took three points away from Foresters Park with a 2-1 victory over Tranent. They welcome East Stirlingshire to Dumbarton this weekend knowing that every point will be vital as they compete with Cumbernauld Colts, Berwick Rangers and Gala Fairydean Rovers to avoid the automatic relegation spot.
East Stirlingshire sit in 12th place, looking down from a place of safety. There’s a place in the top half there for the taking should they make the most of their last few matches!
Broxburn Athletic vs Celtic B
Broxburn welcome Celtic B this weekend with their place in the top 7 all confirmed. That’s quite the achievement for a newly promoted side, but the Brox will be looking to do everything they can in pursuit of finishing as high as fourth in the Lowland League this season.
Caledonian Braves vs Bo’ness United
Caledonian Braves’ title hopes have been dashed a bit in the last few weeks but a result here could see them claim their highest finish in their Lowland League tenure, which is nothing to be sniffed at. To do that though, they have to take on 9th placed Bo’ness United who will be keen to ensure that they end the season in the top half of the table.
Cowdenbeath vs Hearts B
Cowdenbeath currently sit two points above Hearts B in 10th place in the Park’s Motor Group Lowland League. They’re one of the sides that could supplant Bo’ness in the top half If things go their way, and given their terrifying dive that would give the Oblivion at Alton Towers (not sponsored, call us Alton Towers!) a run for its money, they’ll probably be happy with that.
Cumbernauld Colts vs Tranent
Cumbernauld Colts, despite a series of impressive results in recent weeks are still in relegation trouble, sitting six points clear of bottom side Gala Fairydean Rovers and level on points with Broomhill. They’re in a similar situation to their former housemates and relegation rivals – they need to pick up points in their remaining games to cover off Rovers own potential.
For Tranent, they lost to Broomhill last weekend and are looking to finish as high as they can in the Park’s Motor Group Lowland League this season. They could finish as high as 3rd if results go their way and they make the most of their last few matches.
Gretna 2008 vs Civil Service Strollers
Gretna 2008 have stunned a lot of their detractors into silence this season, and while their recent results might not have lit things up, they’re safe from relegation and have already started building ahead of the 25/26 season. Anything else they pick up this season is a bonus.
Civil Service Strollers are in a similar boat. Comfortably mid-table, they only have to look below them as Broxburn are 9 points ahead of them in the league table. Gary Jardine’s side have been what they always are: solid and hard to beat with a few impressive attackers.
This might be a bit of a dead rubber, but it’ll probably be a fun game to watch!
University of Stirling vs Gala Fairydean Rovers
University of Stirling might not have hit the heights that many people would have expected from them this season, but they can still turn it on when the conditions are right for them.
Gala Fairydean simply must win. It’s as simple as that.
Good luck too, to this season’s Champions East Kilbride as they take on Auchinleck Talbot in the South Challenge Cup Final on Sunday!
