Troon are on the road yet again this Saturday, as we head up to the Bellsdale slope to visit old friends Beith.
⚽️ Beith versus Troon F.C. ⚽️
Saturday 19th March 2022
PDM Buildbase WOSFL Premier Division
Bellsdale Park, Beith
Kick-off 2pm
Jimmy Kirkwood’s men have gone from the Division’s form team to 3 defeats in the last four, and they’ll be looking to get back on track this weekend at Beith. A difficult task to put it lightly, at a difficult place to go.
Beith leapfrogged us last weekend and currently sit in 8th place in the Premier Division table on 45 points, just one position above us thanks to a better goal difference.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s match…
With Tommy Maitland returning this week, our squad is back to it’s full compliment now. No new injuries or suspensions after the last few weeks.
Of our long-term absentees, Todd Henderson has unfortunately suffered a setback in training & went under the knife on Monday to resolve his knee issues. Sure all our supporters will join us in wishing him all the best in his recovery. Ross McCrea (knee) remains out.
Hugely disappointing couple of weeks in terms of results.
I thought our performance at Glenafton was reasonable in the main, but key moments in the game went against us due to our poor decision making. There’s no doubt about it, together, we all need to do better.
However, in the main, we can’t forget the good form that we are in and hopefully a return to that this weekend. We felt we were robbed up there last time so that’s still fresh in our minds, there wasn’t much between the teams earlier in the season and I expect another close encounter with hopefully the points returning to Portland Park.
Dean Keenan (Assistant Manager)
⚽️ JAY McKAY ⚽️
31 year old Jay is in his first season proper at Bellsdale, and he is now showing his worth with some vital goals and eye-catching performances.
Began his Junior career with St. Anthony’s before moving to Bellshill, Rossvale and then finally Rutherglen Glencairn where he made a lasting impact.
⚽️ DANNY O’NEILL ⚽️
21 year old Danny is making quite the impact at Bellsdale, with some stellar performances this season.
Signed from Harmony Row Under-21s in June 2020, “Danny the Janny” has gone from one for the future to a standout for today very quickly. Solid at the back & a danger from set-plays, Danny will be one to watch this weekend for sure.
Beith
| WIN | v | Blantyre Victoria | (H) | 2-1 | Saturday 12th March 2022 |
| LOST | v | Benburb | (A) | 3-1 | Wednesday 9th March 2022 |
| LOST | v | Bo’ness United | (H) | 0-1 | Saturday 5th March 2022 |
| WIN | v | Kilwinning Rangers | (H) | 1-0 | Saturday 26th February 2022 |
| DRAW | v | Kilbirnie Ladeside | (A) | 0-0 | Saturday 19th February 2022 |
Troon F.C.
| LOST | v | Glenafton Athletic | (A) | 3-1 | Saturday 12th March 2022 |
| LOST | v | Sauchie | (A) | 5-1 | Saturday 5th March 2022 |
| WIN | v | Largs Thistle | (A) | 1-2 | Saturday 26th February 2022 |
| LOST | v | Auchinleck Talbot | (H) | 0-2 | Saturday 19th February 2022 |
| WIN | v | Cumnock | (H) | 2-1 | Saturday 12th February 2022 |
If you can’t make it along to the game , you can keep up to date with all the latest info via the club’s social media channels:
Live updates from the official Troon F.C. Twitter feed: @Troon_FC
- Team news pre-match
- Goal alerts
- News flashes
- Real time alerts
Match news via the official Troon F.C. Facebook page
- Team news pre-match
- Half-time score & update
- Full time results
In our first encounter of 2020-21, the teams played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in November at Bellsdale. Goals from Jordan Morton & Ryan Stevenson saw us take a 2-0 lead, before red cards for James McGowan & Jack Sherrie saw Troon clinging on & a late double from Connor McGlinchey snatched a draw
The return match in March was postponed, before the 2020-21 season was eventually declared null & void due to the Covid-19 lockdown.
Our last encounter was earlier this season, when a 0-0 draw was fought out between two evenly matched teams in August at Portland Park. You can watch the highlights of that match below:
📆 PDM BUILDBASE WOSFL PREMIER FIXTURES – SATURDAY 19th MARCH 2022 📆
(after last weekend’s matches)
Referee: Kieran Trayner
Assistant Referee One: Daniel Taylor
Assistant Referee Two: James Hosie
Referee Observer: Dougie Smith
For travelling supporters, follow the Google Map below for directions to Bellsdale Park.
🚌 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗕𝗨𝗦 🚌
Our supporter’s bus is booked and ready for the trip to Beith on Saturday, now Covid restrictions have lifted.
⏱ 12pm – Departs Troon
⏱ 12.05pm – Pick-up at Barassie road end
⏱ 12.10pm – Pick-up at Dundonald Bus Stop
⏱ 12.45pm – Arrive at Bellsdale, Beith
⏱ 2pm – Kick-off!!
💵 £10 per seat
To confirm the bus, you 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧 reserve your seat. Please contact Billy Inglis on: 07957 539491 💺
Tickets are available at the turnstiles at Bellsdale:
| Adult: | £6.00 |
| Concession: | £3.00 |
A detailed match report will be posted in the match centre after the game, with the team line-ups, scorers, bookings & some match photos, on the specific match page for the fixture.
To visit the match centre, CLICK HERE.
⚽️ Saint Anthony’s versus Troon F.C. Development Team ⚽️
Friday 25th March 2022
Sense Over Sectarianism Lowland Development League (Conference F)
Harmony Row, Glasgow
Kick-off 8pm
⚽️ Troon F.C. versus Irvine Victoria ⚽️
Saturday 26th March 2022
Friendly Match
Portland Park, Troon
Kick-off 1.30pm