It’s a return to the Cup weekend at Portland Park, and this time we welcome Forth Wanderers to the Ayrshire seaside for our South Region Challenge Cup 2nd round clash.
⚽️ Troon F.C. versus Forth Wanderers ⚽️
Saturday 15th October 2022
South Region Challenge Cup (Round 2)
Portland Park, Troon
Kick-off 2pm
It’s take two for both teams this weekend, after the initial fixture was rescheduled after football was postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Jimmy Kirkwood’s men have made a quietly confident start to the season, garnering 4 wins from 7 matches in what was a tough looking start. Last Saturday’s home win against Cambuslang leaves us in a strong 6th position in the WOSFL Premier Division.
Forth have made a solid start to life in the Second Division; 3 wins & 2 draws from 8 league games this season representing progress from Thomas Devine’s men.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s match…
New signing Alexander Easdale goes straight into the squad, following his move from Greenock Morton.
Dale Moore returns to the matchday squad, as he returns after serving a one-match ban last week against Cambuslang following his dismissal against Darvel.
We have no new injury concerns to contend with, other than the usual knocks & niggles, after Logan Smith & Tommy Maitland both returned to the starting line-up in recent weeks and suffered no ill-effects.
Delighted to bounce back with a positive result at the weekend. A big three points against a Cambuslang Rangers side who deserve to be on more points than they are.
Again, we have Cup games coming thick and fast. We have done our homework on Forth Wanderers and know exactly the challenges we face; we will have to be at our best to get through the tie. Hopefully in an entertaining manner.
Our performances at home have been solid, if not spectacular, but it’s about time we started entertaining the great crowds we have been getting.
Hopefully starting with a win this weekend!
Dean Keenan (Assistant Manager)
⚽️️ KRIS JARVIE ⚽️
The veteran striker is a recent signing for Forth, and is a “weel kent face” in Scottish football in the West.
The man of many clubs, including Bellshill Athletic, Newmains United & Lesmahagow, might be 41 now but he is still more than capable of finding the back of the net from any situation.
⚽️️ NATHAN CASSIDY ⚽️
“Casper” is a popular figure at Kingshill Park, and is enjoying his fifth season at the Wanderers.
A full-back who is comfortable on either side, he is a Mr Reliable at the back as well as going forward.
Troon F.C.
| WIN | v | Cambuslang Rangers | (H) | 1-0 | Saturday 8th October 2022 |
| LOST | v | Darvel | (A) | 5-0 | Saturday 1st October 2022 |
| WIN | v | Irvine Victoria | (H) | 3-1 | Saturday 24th September 2022 |
| WIN | v | Glenafton Athletic | (A) | 0-1 | Saturday 17th September 2022 |
| LOST | v | Hurlford United | (A) | 2-0 | Saturday 3rd September 2022 |
Forth Wanderers
| DRAW | v | Greenock | (A) | 1-1 | Saturday 8th October 2022 |
| WIN | v | Ardeer Thistle | (H) | 3-2 | Saturday 1st October 2022 |
| LOST | v | Whitletts Victoria | (A) | 3-3 | Saturday 24th September 2022 |
| LOST | v | Renfrew | (A) | 3-1 | Saturday 17th September 2022 |
| WIN | v | St. Anthony’s | (H) | 2-1 | Saturday 3rd September 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
Forth Wanderers enjoyed a good season in the Conference set-up last term, finishing 7th in Conference A with 15 wins out of 30 matches as they secured their place in the Second Division for this season.
Troon started poorly in 2021-22 against some strong teams, but a mid-season surge saw them sitting comfortably in the 8th & 9th for the vast majority of the season before securing their place in the Premier Division for the 2022-23 season.
(before Saturday’s matches)
Referee: Andy Taylor
Assistant Referee One: James Hosie
Assistant Referee Two: Lewis Barnie
Referee Observer: To be appointed
For travelling supporters, have a look at our “How to get to Portland Park” page for directions and helpful tips.
Tickets are available at the turnstiles at Portland Park:
| Adult: | £8.00 |
| Concession: | £4.00 |
| Under-16: | FREE |
Season Tickets are NOT valid for this game.
A detailed match report will be posted in the match centre after the game, with the team line-ups, scorers & bookings on the specific match page for the fixture.
To visit the match centre, CLICK HERE.
The social club at Portland Park will be open from 12pm ahead of the 2pm kick-off, and supporters of both clubs are very welcome.
📺 Come early & stay late – enjoy the football on the big screen! 📺
| ⏰ 12.30pm | Leicester City v Crystal Palace | (FA Premier League) ⚽️ |
| ⏰ 5.30pm | Tottenham Hotspur v Everton | (FA Premier League) ⚽️ |
The bar will close after the 5.30pm game is completed.
Scott will be selling tickets for our half-time draw at the gate before kick-off, and inside the ground throughout the first half for just 50p a ticket.
Our local resident food truck, SCRAN have our hungry supporters covered with their own take on “Football Food” – highly recommended!
They will be open from 10am on Saturday & will be open right through the match til the evening, selling a variety of hot food & drinks as well as cold drinks.
The Development Team are on matchday 7 in the Lowland Development League, as they welcome Whitletts Victoria to QMA.
⚽️ Troon F.C. versus Whitletts Victoria ⚽️
Friday 14th October 2022
Scottish Lowland Development Football League (West Conference F)
QMA Sports Campus, Ayr
Kick-off 8pm
Head along & support the Troon stars of tomorrow!
⚽️ Troon F.C. versus Fraserburgh United ⚽️
Saturday 22nd October 2022
Clydebuilt Home Improvements Scottish Junior Cup (Round 2)
Portland Park, Troon
Kick-off 2pm