After three points at Kilbirnie on Saturday lifted us out of the relegation zone, Troon are back to Portland Park where they host Blantyre Victoria.
⚽️ Troon F.C. versus Blantyre Victoria ⚽️
Wednesday 11th August 2021
PDM Buildbase WOSFL Premier Division
Portland Park, Troon KA10 6QN
Kick-off 7.15pm
Some difficult fixtures to start the season have seen some up & down results, but Saturday’s efforts in wild conditions bode well for an important run of games.
Blantyre have had a challenging start to the season with 5 defeats in their first 7 games, but will be looking to get their season started with 3 points.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Wednesday’s match…
The run of weeks with games Saturday / Wednesday is starting to take it’s toll on all the teams, and we are no exception. A few of the boys have been receiving treatment with aches & pains, but Ewan McLevy is the only real doubt for Wednesday with a groin strain.
Departing the squad is Andy Heaney, who has been recalled by Ayr United, and Jack Sherrie is moving to America.
Of our long-term absentees, Ross McCrea is working on his rehabilitation after a setback following surgery on his cruciate knee injury, all things going well we hope to welcome him back into the side at the end of the year. Todd Henderson is now recovering at home after surgery on his knee injury & he is targeting a November return to action.
Relieved to get the 3 points at the weekend, although it was no more than we deserved. Hopefully the manner of the victory gives us a bit of momentum for the games ahead.
Blantyre are a side that has really impressed me over the last 18months. Similar to ourselves, they haven’t got going just yet but once they do, it’ll take a very good team to beat them.
We had a tremendous backing at Kilbirnie on Saturday, and hopefully they can spur us on to another 3 points on Wednesday.
Dean Keenan (Assistant Manager)
⚽️️ PETER O’DONNELL ⚽️
A summer signing from Lanark United, O’Donnell is a great addition to the engine room at the KG Stadium.
“PJ” enjoyed a successful spell with the Yowes, and has a tendency for a beauty of a goal.
⚽️ JOHN CUNNINGHAM ⚽️
A real handful up front, John leads the line with distinction for John Gibson’s side.
With experience of the senior game with Albion Rovers and Annan Athletic, John’s physicality will be a real threat to the home side.
Troon F.C.
| WIN | v | Kilbirnie Ladeside | (A) | 1-2 | Saturday 7th August 2021 |
| LOST | v | Cumbernauld United | (H) | 0-1 | Wednesday 4th August 2021 |
| LOST | v | Clydebank | (H) | 0-1 | Saturday 31st July 2021 |
| WIN | v | Kirkintilloch Rob Roy | (H) | 4-2 | Wednesday 28th July 2021 |
| LOST | v | Auchinleck Talbot | (A) | 2-1 | Saturday 24th July 2021 |
Blantyre Victoria
| LOST | v | Kirkintilloch Rob Roy | (H) | 0-1 | Saturday 7th August 2021 |
| LOST | v | Beith | (H) | 1-3 | Wednesday 4th August 2021 |
| LOST | v | Auchinleck Talbot | (A) | 3-1 | Saturday 31st July 2021 |
| WIN | v | Benburb | (H) | 3-2 | Wednesday 28th July 2021 |
| LOST | v | Kilwinning Rangers | (A) | 5-0 | Saturday 24th July 2021 |
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
Troon and Blantyre didn’t face each other during the 2020-21 season, which was eventually declared null & void due to the Covid-19 lockdown.
In season 2019-20, Troon survived relegation in the SJFA West Premiership while Blantyre Victoria romped to the Super First Division title, and promotion, after a season long battle at the top with Darvel.
📆 MATCHDAY 8 – WEDNESDAY 11th AUGUST 2021 📆
(before this weekend’s matches)
Referee: Keiran Trayner
Assistant Referee One: Ian Hart
Assistant Referee Two: Craig Livingstone
Referee Observer: To be appointed
Tickets are available at the turnstiles:
Adult ticket: £7
Concession: £3
Under-16: FREE
Remember, Scottish Government Covid regulations are still being observed within the ground. Up to date guidelines should be read HERE.
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.
The club’s official Media Partner, Memories by Movie, will be filming the match & will be posting a highlights package on the club’s YouTube channel.
Meantime, you can watch the highlights of last Saturday’s match against Clydebank here:
Match photographs, courtesy of the club’s new official photographer JP, will be available to view on Sunday after the game!
His last album from our match against Clydebank, is below:
There’s a bonus feature this week with our Development Team hosting their first home game of the season on Friday night.
Come on down & cheer on the Troon stars of tomorrow!
⚽️ Troon F.C. versus Dalry Thistle U20s ⚽️
Friday 13th August 2021
Lowland Development League (Conference F)
Portland Park, Troon
Kick-off 7.15pm
⚽️ Bonnyton Thistle versus Troon F.C. ⚽️
Saturday 14th August 2021
PDM Buildbase WOSFL Premier Division
Synergy Arena, Kilmarnock
Kick-off 2pm