Season: 2023/24

The 2022/23 season of The Park’s Motor Group Scottish Lowland Football League.

Albion Rovers vs Gretna 2008

Last time both sides faced each other, Albion Rovers left Raydale with all three points – thanks to a 4-0 win.

Albion Rovers currently sit in 10th place with 34 points from their 22 games played – made up of nine wins, seven draws, and six defeats.

Rovers come into this undefeated in their last six league games – including wins over East Kilbride, Gala Fairydean Rovers, Broomhill, and Linlithgow Rose.

Gretna 2008 currently sit second-bottom with eight points from their 26 games played – made up of two wins, two draws, and 22 defeats.

The Anvils haven’t had a league victory since defeating Broomhill 1-0 in November, but have won twice in their last six games – defeating St Cuthberts 7-0 and Lochmaben 6-0 in cup competitions.

Berwick Rangers vs East Stirlingshire

Last time both sides faced each other, Berwick Rangers left the Falkirk Stadium with all three points – thanks to a 2-1 win.

Berwick Rangers currently sit in 11th place with 33 points from their 26 games played – made up of nine wins, six draws, and 11 defeats.

The Wee Gers are currently on a six-game unbeaten run. An initial 3-3 draw with Gala Fairydean Rovers has been followed by league wins over Tranent, Civil Service Strollers, Broomhill, and Stirling Uni, as well as a Lowland League Cup victory (via penalties) over Caley Braves.

East Stirlingshire currently sit in 16th place with 22 points from their 25 games played – made up of six wins, four draws, and 15 defeats.

Following victories over Linlithgow Rose and Gretna 2008, The Shire come into this with back-to-back defeats – losing 2-0 to Tranent in the Lowland League Cup, and 1-0 to Gala Fairydean Rovers in the league.

Bo’ness United vs Caledonian Braves

Last time both sides faced each other, it was Bo’ness United that left Alliance Park with the three points – thanks to a 2-1 win.

Bo’ness United currently sit in 3rd place with 47 points from their 25 games played – made up of 15 wins, two draws, and eight defeats.

The B.U’s have lost two of their last nine competitive matches – with five league wins, a victory over Gretna 2008 in the Lowland League Cup First Round, and one draw.

Caledonian Braves currently sit in 12th place with 32 points from their 26 games played – made up of eight wins, eight draws, and ten defeats.

Following three consecutive league draws, The Braves were knocked out of the South Challenge Cup with a 3-0 defeat away to Troon, as well as a Lowland League Cup exit to Berwick Rangers on penalties. Their recent result saw them defeat Hearts B 2-1.

Broomhill vs Cowdenbeath

Last time both sides faced each other, the whistle blew on a 0-0 draw at Central Park.

Broomhill currently sit in 14th place with 28 points from their 25 games played – made up of eight wins, four draws, and 13 defeats.

The Broom are without a win in their last four competitive matches – with back-to-back 4-0 defeats to Inverness Caley Thistle in the Scottish Cup and Berwick Rangers in the league, as well as drawing 1-1 and losing 2-1 to Albion Rovers in a doubleheader.

Cowdenbeath currently sit in 13th place with 30 points from their 24 games played – made up of seven wins, nine draws, and eight defeats.

The Blue Brazil have yet to win in 2024 – with five losses (including two cup exits) and a draw that have seen them concede 17 goals, and score five.

Cumbernauld Colts vs Civil Service Strollers

Last time both sides met, Civil Service Strollers kept the three points at Christie Gillies Park – thanks to a 3-1 win.

Cumbernauld Colts currently sit in 2nd place with 50 points from their 25 games played – made up of 15 wins, five draws, and five defeats.

The Colts have lost only one of their last 11 competitive matches – with the 2-1 defeat to East Kilbride being amongst eight wins (including two South Challenge Cup ties and the Lowland League Cup 1st Round) and two draws.

Civil Service Strollers currently sit in 6th place with 40 points from their 24 games played – made up of 12 wins, four draws, and eight defeats.

Strollers have lost two of their last 12 competitive matches – with eight wins and two draws making the other results, scoring 24 goals, and conceding ten.

East Kilbride vs Edinburgh University

Last time both sides met, East Kilbride left East Peffermill with all three points – thanks to a comprehensive 9-0 win.

East Kilbride currently sit top of the table with 63 points from their 25 games played – made up of 20 wins, three draws, and two defeats.

The Kilby are on a five-game winning streak in all competitions – including their dramatic 3-2 comeback against Tranent to extend their lead at the top of the league, midweek.

Edinburgh University currently sit bottom of the table with five points from their 25 games played – made up of one win, two draws, and 22 defeats.

Uni are on a nine-game losing streak in all competitions – conceding 41 goals and scoring six along the way.

Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Celtic B

Last time both sides met, Celtic B kept the three points at the Excelsior Stadium – thanks to a 5-0 win.

Gala Fairydean Rovers currently sit in 15th place with 28 points from their 26 games played – made up of eight wins, four draws, and 14 defeats.

GFR have won three of their last four games – including their recent 1-0 league victory over East Stirlingshire, as well as EoS Qualifying Cup and Lowland League Cup wins over Luncarty and Linlithgow Rose.

Celtic B currently sit in 9th place with 37 points from their 24 games played – made up of 11 wins, four draws, and nine defeats.

The Young Hoops are six games undefeated with four wins and two draws – scoring 20 goals, and conceding seven along the way.