Coming up – a look ahead at the Spartans weekend

Posted on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024

It’s a trip to Xcite 3G in Linlithgow on Friday night for Les Atkinson’s Under 20s where they take on Linlithgow Rose in Round 12 of their Development League season.

Last week’s battling win against the Wasps opens up a double-digit gap between the sides with Kelty Hearts remaining in second spot with a game in hand.  Missing the clash will be defender Calum Malcolm who serves a suspension as a result of his red card against Alloa.

Friday’s hosts have had a challenging season thus far which sees them four points adrift at the foot of the table however there will be absolutely no room for complacency within the visitor’s camp ahead of the 7.45pm KO.

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Another away day awaits Douglas Samuel’s side on Saturday who return to SPFL 2 action after a securing a semi final berth in the EOS City Cup last weekend.

Trips to New Dundas Park have offered up drama and goals in pulsating encounters between two Clubs who have both achieved successful journeys via the pyramid pathway to reach this level.

Last season, Spartans debut campaign in League 2 saw a share of the spoils in a 2-2 draw in the first away day, with Marc McNulty and Blair Henderson netting in a midweek clash in the February freeze.

Our last visit to EH19 was settled by a sublime 25 yard half-volley from Blair Henderson as Spartans earned a vital three points as they jockeyed for a promotion play-off place.

Saturday’s game kicks-off at the traditional 3.00pm time slot.  Entry at gate cash/card: Adults (17-65) £15 / Concessions over 65s/disabled carer £10 / Youth (12-16) £5 Children under 12 free with paying Adult.

Our visitors have produced a handy guide to digest for travelling supporters.  https://www.bonnyriggrosefc.co.uk/a/match-information-for-william-hill-league-2-fixtures-64582.html

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It’s Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Sunday for Jack Beesley’s side at Ainslie Park where the visitors are Glenrothes Strollers in the 3^rd Round.

Whilst Spartans enter the tournament at this stage courtesy of their SWPL 1 standing, Strollers, who sit top of SWFL East have already defeated Dyce (12-0) and Giffnock (1-0) in the search for silverware.

Beesley’s squad – the youngest in SWPL 1 – will be keen to get back into action following the International Break.  Tartan Spartans Cacee McKenna and Olivia Chomczuk were in Hungary on Scotland u19s duty too, with the squad securing progress to Round 2 in EURO qualifiers.

Hannah Jordan will also be looking at continue her fine run of form which saw her shortlisted for the Player of the Month award for November.

Kick-off is 1.00pm. PATG (cash & card) available. £8 adult/ £5concession, U16’s free or you can purchase tickets via Fanbase app.