It’s a Cup weekend yet again, and this time we welcome our North Region counterparts from Fraserburgh United to Portland Park for the Scottish Junior Cup 2nd round.
⚽️ Troon F.C. versus Fraserburgh United ⚽️
Saturday 22nd October 2022
Clydebuilt Home Improvements Scottish Junior Cup (Round 2)
Portland Park, Troon
Kick-off 2.30pm
It’s take two to get this 2nd round tie played, following the controversy after Irvine Victoria’s expulsion and subsequent failed appeal.
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. A strong 6th position in the WOSFL Premier Division, and into the 3rd round of the South Challenge Cup after last Saturday’s 5-0 win over Forth Wanderers.
Fraserburgh United are flying this season, with 8 wins from 9 matches in the McBookie.com North Region Championship leaving them 3rd in the table. Should they win their games in hand, they could lead the way as they seek promotion to the Premier Division for next season.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s match…
Logan Smith & Mark Morrison missed last weekend’s win over Forth Wanderers owing to wee niggles, but they are hoping to come back into contention for this week’s match.
New signing Alexander Easdale made his Troon debut as a half-time substitute last Saturday, following his move from Greenock Morton.
Other than that, we have no new injury concerns to contend with, and the squad is looking hungry with competition for starting jerseys looking fierce.
I think we’re all just happy to finally get this match played, after all the delays with the appeal and all that nonsense, but the focus now is 100% on making sure we’re in the next round. It has to be.
Fraserburgh are doing really well this season & have got used to winning, we have to be wary of the confidence bounce that gives a team. It can be massive when a side is on that roll, but we just need to focus on ourselves & do our job.
Last weekend was a terrific result, great to be through to the next round & now we can look forward to welcoming St Cuthbert Wanderers to Portland Park in November.
Jimmy Kirkwood (Manager)
⚽️️ ROSS TAYLOR ⚽️
The young striker progressed through the ranks at town rivals Fraserburgh F.C., right through from the youth teams to the Highland League side.
Quick & lively, Ross has been a regular goalscorer this season (including a hat-trick in the local derby against Buchanhaven) and he is definitely one for our back line to watch this Saturday.
⚽️️ ARRON GALL ⚽️
Arron is a confirmed “Fan’s Favourite” at College Park.
Arron is the driving force in the midfield for the Broch United, and is a goal threat with his late runs from deep.
Troon F.C.
| WIN | v | Forth Wanderers | (H) | 5-0 | Saturday 15th October | South Challenge Cup |
| WIN | v | Cambuslang Rangers | (H) | 1-0 | Saturday 8th October | WOSFL Premier Division |
| LOST | v | Darvel | (A) | 5-0 | Saturday 1st October | WOSFL Premier Division |
| WIN | v | Irvine Victoria | (H) | 3-1 | Saturday 24th September | Friendly |
| WIN | v | Glenafton Athletic | (A) | 0-1 | Saturday 17th September | WOSFL Premier Division |
Fraserburgh United
| WIN | v | Banks O’Dee | (H) | 4-3 | Saturday 15th October 2022 |
| LOST | v | Forres Thistle | (H) | 2-3 | Saturday 8th October 2022 |
| WIN | v | Newmachar United | (A) | 1-3 | Saturday 1st October 2022 |
| WIN | v | Aberdeen University | (A) | 1-3 | Saturday 24th September 2022 |
| WIN | v | Cruden Bay | (H) | 5-0 | Saturday 17th 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
Fraserburgh United finished 5th in an 8 team McBookie SJFA North First Division last season in a season that didn’t quite hit the heights they were hoping for, before the First & Second Divisions merged to form this season’s Championship.
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: Keiran Trayner
Assistant Referee One: Hannah McLean
Assistant Referee Two: Gary Robertson
Referee Observer: Kevin Graham
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 2.30pm kick-off, and supporters of both clubs are very welcome.
📺 Come early & stay late – enjoy the football on the big screen! 📺
| ⏰ 12.30pm | Hearts v Celtic | (Scottish Premiership) ⚽️ |
| ⏰ 5.30pm | Chelsea v Man United | (FA Premier League) ⚽️ |
The bar will close after the conclusion of the 5.30pm match.
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 8 in the Lowland Development League, as they head to face Maybole at Carrick Academy.
⚽️ Maybole versus Troon Development Team ⚽️
Friday 21st October 2022
Scottish Lowland Development Football League (West Conference F)
Carrick Academy, Maybole
Kick-off 8pm
Head along & support the Troon stars of tomorrow!
⚽️ Blantyre Victoria versus Troon F.C. or Fraserburgh United ⚽️
Saturday 29th October 2022
Clydebuilt Home Improvements Scottish Junior Cup (Round 3)
Castle Park, Blantyre
Kick-off 2.30pm