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The Scottish Lowland Football League Announce Unique Match Ball Sponsorship With A Transatlantic Twist

The Scottish Lowland Football League are delighted to announce that Eagleview Event Center will be joining the league as Match Ball sponsors for the next three seasons.

This partnership has something of a transatlantic flavour, with Eagleview Event Center being the premier wedding venue in Southwest Virginia, USA!

Owners Chris and Joy Butler are used to working hard to ensure that visitors to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains have the perfect wedding day, and now they will be bringing their passion to providing matchday footballs to teams in the Scottish Lowland Football League.

The three-year agreement sees a significant five-figure investment from the venue commonly known as ‘The View’ and will see each team play their matches with custom Mitre balls emblazoned with both the league’s logo and that of Eagleview Event Center.

Chris Butler, owner of The View, said: “We could not be more excited about teaming up with the Park’s Motor Group Scottish Lowland Football League. With eighteen great clubs set to battle it out for the league championship, we hope to make numerous trips to Scotland throughout the season to catch as many matches as possible! To be locked in as the Official Match Ball Sponsor for the next three years, and to be part of the Lowland League for that amount of time, is exciting for us personally and for our wedding venue.

“Eagleview sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, an area that has long maintained a proud connection with the Scottish Highlands. Many of this area’s ancestors hailed from Scotland before making their way to Virginia. You see signs of Scotland in the music and dance all around our area. My grandfather was born in Perth and I’m excited about getting all of us, including our three children, back to my Scottish roots. Joy and I invite all Scots, and especially fans of the Scottish Lowland League, to check out our website and consider having a destination wedding with us in Virginia, USA!”

League chairperson Thomas Brown said: “We are delighted to have Chris and Joy sponsoring match balls for our teams for the next three years.

“Chris and his family are passionate about football and Scotland so this partnership this is a perfect fit for us.

“Everyone involved in the League would like to thank them for their vital sponsorship.

“I look forward to welcoming them to a Lowland League match later this year.”

SLFL Fixtures for 2024/25

The Park’s Motor Group Scottish Lowland Football League (SLFL) has today published the 2024/25 fixture list.

The forthcoming campaign will kick off on the last weekend in July with the following fixtures:

Friday 26th July 2024 (7:45pm)

Celtic B v Cumbernauld Colts

Heart of Midlothian B v East Stirlingshire

Saturday 27th July 2024 (3pm)

Berwick Rangers v Linlithgow Rose

Bo’ness United v University of Stirling

Broxburn Athletic v Broomhill

Caledonian Braves v Gala Fairydean Rovers

Cowdenbeath v Tranent

East Kilbride v Civil Service Strollers

Gretna 2008 v Albion Rovers

SLFL chairperson, Thomas Brown, said: “The publication of the fixture list is always an exciting day for clubs and fans alike.

“This season promises to be another hugely thrilling season for the league.

“I wish all the 18 clubs all the very best for the year ahead and I hope fans will continue to support their clubs and enjoy the season.”

You can download the full fixture list by clicking here.

The Scottish Lowland Football League Season 2024 25 Fixture List

League Statement: Future of B Teams

The Scottish Lowland Football League can confirm that the majority of our members have voted in favour of continuing with B Teams for at least the next 2 seasons.

Following a process which began in October, a democratic vote was held in line with our rules at a General Meeting tonight. 

The Board would like to thank all our members for their contributions to the discussions in recent weeks. 

 

Lowland League Sides Look Ahead to Scottish Cup Third Round

Five Park’s Motor Group Lowland League sides look forward to the Third Round of the Scottish Cup, this weekend.

Albion Rovers v Bonnyrigg Rose

Albion Rovers host the 21/22 Lowland League Champions, and now League Two side, Bonnyrigg Rose at Cliftonhill.

Rovers got through the First Round with a 3-1 away win over fellow Lowland League side, University of Stirling, with the match broadcast live on BBC Scotland.

The Second Round saw Albion Rovers defeat East of Scotland First Division side, St Andrews United 2-1 at home.

Currently sitting fifth in League Two, Bonnyrigg Rose entered the competition at the Second Round, where they defeated Highland League side, Fraserburgh 2-1, after extra time.

Cumnock Juniors v Broomhill

Broomhill face an away trip to West of Scotland Premier Division side, Cumnock Juniors.

Broomhill navigated the First Round with a 3-1 home win over fellow Lowland League side, Cumbernauld Colts.

The Broom followed up with another 3-1 victory in the Second Round, this time away to another West of Scotland Premier Division side, Beith Juniors.

Cumnock squeezed through the Second Preliminary Round with a 1-0 home victory over Girvan.

The First Round proper saw them secure a 3-1 victory away to East of Scotland First Division side, Dunipace, after extra time.

Hosting Highland League side, Turriff United in the Second Round, they secured their spot thanks to a 2-1 victory.

Greenock Morton v Bo’ness United

Bo’ness United travel west to face Scottish Championship side, Greenock Morton.

The B.U’s coasted past last season’s Scottish Cup upset kings, Darvel in the First Round – thanks to a 3-0 win at Newtown Park.

Bo’ness then faced East of Scotland Premier Division side, Luncarty, winning 1-0 away from home.

Greenock Morton currently sit bottom of the Scottish Championship with eight points from their 12 games played. This is their first match of the 23/24 Scottish Cup campaign.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Cowdenbeath

Cowdenbeath head up the A9 to face Championship side, Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

Cowdenbeath knocked out fellow Lowland League side, Linlithgow Rose in the First Round – thanks to a 2-1 at Central Park, after extra time.

The Second Round saw The Blue Brazil squeeze by West of Scotland First Division side, Kilwinning Rangers – winning 1-0 away from home.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle currently sit in 7th place of the Scottish Championship with 13 points from their 12 games played. This is their first match of the 23/24 Scottish Cup campaign.

Tranent v Forfar Athletic

Tranent welcome League Two side, Forfar Athletic to Foresters Park.

Tranent knocked out East of Scotland Premier Division side, Hutchison Vale in the First Round – thanks to a 4-1 home victory.

The Second Round would see The Big T blow fellow Lowland League side, East Kilbride out of the competition with a 7-0 win – made more impressive by the fact that The Kilby are undefeated in their league campaign, with 15 games played.

Forfar Athletic currently sit 8th in League Two with 12 points from their 12 games played.

The Loons entered the competition at the Second Round, defeating Highland League side, Huntly 4-1, after extra time.

Scottish Cup Tie Involving Lowland League Sides to be Televised

The Scottish Cup First Round Tie between Lowland League sides University of Stirling and Albion Rovers has been chosen as the televised match of the round.

The two sides will kick-off at 7.05pm on Monday, 25th September 2023 at Forthbank Stadium, with the match being broadcast live on BBC Scotland.

The other First Round fixtures involving Lowland League sides are:

Bo’ness United v Darvel
Broomhill v Cumbernauld Colts
Brora Rangers v Berwick Rangers
Caledonian Braves v Fraserburgh
Camelon Juniors v Civil Service Strollers
Cowdenbeath v Linlithgow Rose
East Kilbride v Whitehill Welfare
East Stirlingshire v Huntly
Edinburgh University v Dunbar United
Gala Fairydean Rovers v Strathspay Thistle
Musselburgh Athletic v Gretna 2008
& Tranent v Hutchison Vale

All matches will be played on the weekend of 23rd September 2023.

Opportunities To Gain Experience in Football Media/Journalism

The Lowland League are offering multiple opportunities for media and sports journalism students, or anyone looking to bolster their CV and gain experience working within football media/journalism.

The role offers many opportunities to develop practical skills, that include presenting, pre/post match interviews, match reports, and covering the great work our clubs do within their communities.

This is a voluntary position, suited to those in the local areas of:

North/South Lanarkshire
East/West Lothian
Edinburgh
Stirling
Falkirk
Dumbarton
Borders
Dumfries & Galloway

Please send your CV, preferred location, and any other enquiries to seanwhitelaw1010@gmail.com